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Parting shot from retiring sidecar racer

by isleofman.com 7th April 2011

Matty Sayle is retiring from racing sidecars after his passenger was 'poached' by another driver.

Paul Bumfrey will now race at TT 2011 with Dean Banks.

Sayle says his recent marriage, his three children and other factors are also part of his decision.

But he is angry that money talks these days, and feels competitors at the lower end of the field need a little financial help to take part in the TT.

Sayle feels it's wrong that all the start money goes to the top stars:

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Posted by isleofman.com
Thursday 7th, April 2011 07:27pm.

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