The new initiative has been crafted in collaboration with the Manx Roadracing Medical Services, who provides medical support – headed by chief medical officer Dr Gareth Davies - for the TT.
The aim is to bring up the physical and mental health of riders taking part in the TT and is the latest step in improving the overall safety of the event.
It’s no secret that the TT is one of the most dangerous sporting events in the world, with over 260 competitors losing their lives racing on the 37.75-mile Mountain Course.
While the TT has not been a grand prix event since the mid-1970s and has therefore purely been the pursuit of those who want to race it, it continues to come under immense scrutiny every year.
Road racing, especially in Ireland, has been impacted hard in recent years by rising insurance costs. But the biggest threat to the TT, according to a spokesperson for the event, is public opinion.
Ultimately, the more the TT comes into the spotlight when an accident happens, the more it is picked up by mainstream media outlets and the voice of its detractors comes forth loudly.
As the TT looks to grow its fanbase, it has recognised that negative publicity from sources out with the event will only harm this – which will also eventually have a knock-on effect sponsorship.
Source: Autosport