I think it would be slightly cynical to think that way Peter but I do like your suggestion of electronics to reduce the need for human marshals, this is the first time I have heard that suggestion and I think with a bit of investment and thought it could prove to be a good move.
As I've mentioned on another site I do not see how winning on the S100 course can gain 'full TT status'? surely winning a 10 lap dash there is like winning the badminton horse trials and being given the Grand National trophy? No dis respect to the S100 but it is different to the TT isn't it?
Russ