DIAMOND RACES IOW, TO BE OR NOT TO BE? A LAP OF THE PROPOSED COURSE. IOW POV TRIUMPH TIGER 955i

The Diamond races have been a proposal as an event on the Isle of Wight for many years. I take a lap of the proposed circuit and discuss the issues surrounding the event not taking place so far.
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[@grahamp]

110% a fair view of the iow council….
The diamond races would go past the bottom of my road, do I support it?
I’d be setting up my gazebo and my chairs to watch ….

[@mechannoyed599]

This island really does need the Diamond. Just look at the speed trials they have allowed and see how that is growing in popularity.
The race would run right through the village where I live, yes it would cause inconvenience for a while but less so than the daily lumbering traffic that clogs the island already.
Worded badly but £30 million council, come on!

[@rossandrew1174]

Another good video Paul, there was a lot of misinformation and scaremongering by authorities at the time. The organisers, with expertise from the Isle of Man TT, had it well sorted. Rolling, part time road closures. Significant Ambulance and Medical cover not just for the racers, but the residents as well. It would have been great for the local economy. Doesn't seem to be a problem shutting roads for cycle races, with no consultation, nor any medical cover. Rant over 😂

[@eleftheria7249]

Thanks Ross. Yes I agree with all you say. The IOW council seem to be the council who like to say no….unless it’s about their own pay rises?! Allegedly 🤔

[@FlowCharge]

ex-Portsmouth native here , I hope and pray it goes ahead, it would be a massive boost for the region and island. All the council need to do is look at the increasing popularity of the TT (and the Goodwood Festival of Speed) and the income it brings. Definite no-brainer.
PS nice Tiger 955i with MRA Mario screen you've got there, what exhaust are you running, sounds lovely

[@MiddleAgeMotos]

Thanks mate. The exhaust is a triumph genuine one and was on the bike when I got it so not sure exactly what it is. Does sound very fruity though. I chalet sounds are captured on a zoom h5 audio recorder in a bum bag on my back and are totally raw with no post production tinkering. I just have the input gain very low so as not to get distortion

[@FunAllDayLong4353]

Thanks for showing us the proposed track. Unfortunately I can't see how the worst 25% could ever be made suitable for racing motorcycles around. It needs to be wider, smoother and safer. Have you ever raced a bike? 🤔

[@MiddleAgeMotos]

Sadly I haven’t raced a bike but I can see your point completely. Certainly the middle 4 miles between Kingston and Shorwell would be questionable at best due to width etc. my intention with the video is to try and promote honest and open dialogue between ‘the powers that be’ in the hope that something could be sorted out, whether it’s on this circuit or another one on the island.
Thanks for watching my friend. 👍👍

[@simonchilli2088]

£30 million would be amazing. Imagine how much of it the council could waste! They'd probably spend a lot on building more houses. Has the island got enough infrastructure to cope such as places for people to stay?

[@allaboutkalergi5012]

Yes, its a big holiday destination and also has put on many famous music festivals in the past with many more people than the races would bring.