FC Wrote:Only way to improve safety at the MGP is to reduce classes, who would you get rid of

Are you referring to speed differentials? What would you suggest, the mixture of classics lapping between 100mph and 80mph, or the modern bikes lapping between 120mph and 90mph? fact is, there will always be a mixture of speeds and dropping one class would do nothing to change the situation. If you are referring to the TT situation where you basically have 1000s, 600s and sidecars yes on paper it looks a more homogeneous field but you've still got a spread of 130-110mph lap averages, and God knows how much on corner speeds. Not to mention a race makeup that is generally described as too samey.

Speed differentials are not the be-all and end-all in course safety. I speak as one who's ridden the MGP on a variety of bikes over 20 years, including mixed practice sessions with Newcomers. The only 'speed differential 'incident I can recall was at the TT, involving a touring rider. More incidents (notably in the last few years) could easily be put down to riders trying too hard in practice, or inexperienced (on the course) riders making mistakes in the race.

We're all concerned by the same things, the same end in mind. Minimising risk without crippling the races. We need constructive ideas, and while discussion among ourselves is good we need to avoid simply shooting down ideas without providing useful alternatives.

Going back to your original point, there are plenty of ways to improve safety at the MGP without needing any cut in classes, the main one is quite simply providing more practice. I don't think we need death by 1000 cuts, though my crystal ball doesn't look good in that direction. Bear in mind if the Manx goes, the TT won't be long after it.