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"Big interest" in Isle of Wight road races

TT winner Plater says organisers stunned by reaction

Interest in the proposed Isle of Wight road racing meeting has soared since the launch earlier this week, according to one of the team behind the venture.

Two-time TT winner Steve Plater says current rider James Hillier has seen the 12.4 mile course and gave a very positive reaction.

The Diamond Races are planned to take place in October 2021.

Steve Plater says enquiries have significantly risen over the past two days:

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