Isle of Wight Speed Trials

The Isle of Wight Speed Trials aim to bring organised motorsport back to the Isle of Wight roads after primary legislation, providing the framework for closed-road motorsport, was passed in the 2015 Deregulation Act. The Isle of Wight Car Club already hosts a calendar of good quality events held on private land, but the Speed Trails will aim to bring the excitement and spectacle of competitive racing back onto closed public roads.

The initial plan is to host an event on Culver Parade in Sandown, although this is still subject to local community buy-in as well as needing considerable support from a number of organisations; from Sandown Town Council and Isle of Wight Council to the emergency services and Island Roads. Most importantly it will also be subject to licensing by the MSA, the governing body for motorsport in the UK.

If there is enough support locally then an application can be lodged with the MSA together with a dossier of information to back the application. If this is successful then a similar process must be undertaken with the Island’s Highways authority.

It will be necessary to demonstrate that the event is safe and viable and takes into consideration any number of requirements from marshalling and spectating to emergency arrangements.