A lot of people are going to miss the TT for various reasons this year.
Why not plan instead to go to the Manx Grand Prix? For some of you, it might be a good time with kids on holiday... that's how I discovered both the MGP and the Southern as I couldn't go to the TT every year.
This year, with the amazing number of events around the centenary TT, there is more to do and see than time to cover it all.
Some of us would like to run some similar events at MGP time, adding to the already exciting programme of races.
With speeds only slightly lower than the TT...some MGP riders would finish in the first half dozen at the corresponding TT.. there is a lot to see there. Spot the next TT star before the pundits.
This year many people who would have attended the Manx will be at the TT, so there will be no problem finding good accomodation, and booking the ferry.
More informal, with access to all the riders and bikes, the Manx can be the start of some great friendships too.
SO.. what would make YOU come to the Manx? Give me your thoughts and let's make this wonderful race meeting so popular we stop hearing runmours of its impending demise.