Selfie sticks banned from Southern 100 race

Friday, 3 July 2015 00:00

Selfie sticks have been banned from this year's Southern 100 race meet.

Marshals flagged up concerns that the extendable sticks were becoming a distraction and hazard for the passing racers during the TT.

With this in mind a decision has been taken to impose an outright ban.

Media officer Phil Edge told us why they're being considered a danger:

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