I'll agree with you, Fitz. Not only the TT, but at the S100 it was plain to see how Moly's outfit was lacking top end speed compared with the Honda and Suzuki powered machines.

Binnsy is a great passenger, and a top lad. I had the pleasure of spannering for Dave Hirst when Ben was racing with him (including two TT's and two S100's), and he's a natural. His uncle and dad both raced, and his godfather is a TT winner too! (Conrad Harrison).

Reliability will be key, as ever with the sidecars. Tuned motors are allowed once again this year, although not on the short circuits at F.S.R.A. (British Championship) level. Whether tuned engines will be permitted at Oliver's Mount and The Southern 100 is yet to be decided. 

I wouldn't like to predict a top three, or even a top ten; it's going to be an interesting one!