I think that this years Classic Senior will be perhaps one of the most interesting so far. For that we probably have the Patons to thank, as this debate goes on and on !

Of course that is just my opinion, and it could be rubbish as well Kenny.

With new bikes still being attracted (thanks to Gstarron for the other side of the coin) despite all the doom and gloom, it's likely that the Classic races will survive a few year yet. I for one hope so, having spent a very large part of my youth and a fair proportion of our hard earned cash being involved in, supporting and generally loving the Island and the whole race "club".

Perhaps we should all be more worried by the spate of potential court compensation cases listed over the past few months- if anything finishes off racing on the Island, both TT and Manx, it is likely to be the insurers pulling the plug.

Let's all of us enjoy it whilst we can- safe rides to all, and let's have a great Manx.