A MINUTE’S noise to remember departed motorcycling friends has taken off and gone global, according to organiser Bill Snelling.
The event will be on Laxey sea front on November 11 at 10am to avoid any clash with the traditional minute’s silence or remembrance church services.
Those who are still there will then observe the traditional minute’s silence one hour later.
Mr Snelling of Laxey said: ‘It’s to remember all our motorcycling friends who have passed under the chequered flag – who are no longer with us.
‘Not just racers or people who have died in accidents.’
He said since the idea was posted on Facebook parallel events were being planned in America, Canada, Sweden and other parts of the British Isles including the Isle of Wight.
The idea was born last year when similar ventures happened around the world to celebrate the life of racer Marco Simoncelli who died in an accident at the Malaysian MotoGP in October 2011.
Mr Snelling hopes to attract around 100 to take part this year. Also attending the event will be the TT Marshals’ Association, Joey Dunlop Foundation and the record breaking Bonneville bike, provided it is back in time from America.
The kiosk on the seafront will be serving free teas and coffees.
There will also be a charity collection and all donations will be divided between the TT Marshals’ Association, the Joey Dunlop Foundation and the Manx Grand Prix Supporters’ Club which raises money for the rescue helicopters.
‘As it is on Remembrance Sunday I have checked with the local vicar and she is happy there will be no interruption to remembrance day services,’ Mr Snelling said.
Last year’s Isle of Man event was supported by around 20 riders who assembled on Laxey sea front to rev engines and sound horns at the appointed time.