You may remember the comments I made last years regarding fund raising for injured riders, My views have always been that a central fund should be set up to help all injured riders in time of need.
Reading todays Manx Paper front page is the story of a Local rider who was seriously injured in last tears MGP, Tim Vennables. Tim has had to go through a lot since the accident and at times its been touch and go with him but now he on his way to a good recovery if the funds can be found to cover the medical costs of the operations HE has to have ASAP, the family of Tim are going to have to find over £110000.00 if Tim is to make a near full recovery.
My point is why should riders or their families have to pay for any medical costs as a result of competing in a GOVERNMENT promoted sport which is free to watch but does generate a lot of money for the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man Government can always find the funds to send reps off Island to attract the riders to compete here, and cost is no object, but when a Rider is hurt the do very little.

The Isle of Man Government should take full responsibility of the welfare of the riders, if not then why let the riders risk their lives for nothing.