In response to the initial posting from Nick, I would also like to suggest that anyone with constructive ideas for the future of the Manx Grand Prix should put them down on paper and send them to Harvey Garton of the MMCC at "Sundawn" Ballanard Road, Douglas. I have recently compiled my own such thoughts and sent them to Harvey, who thanked me very much for my time and effort, and also told me that only 25 people had done so as yet.
I fully agree with Nick's suggestion that any riders who have not achieved a certain speed at the TT should have the option of returning to the Manx, although I am aware that the Junior and Senior classes at the Manx already attract full grids within the current format. The considerable number of regular TT riders who were refused an entry in this years Centenary event, find themselves in an unfortunate situation, where they may not be accepted for the TT again, and under current rules, they cannot return to the MGP either, which means that they can no longer compete on the TT course after having done so for many years. That is unacceptable. There must be a place for anyone who wants to race on the TT course.