I absolutely understand the problem and as I said the club are aware.
The problem lies in where or how to draw the line.

For the modern MGP classes it is done by the fact that TT riders are not allowed except now in the smaller classes and even then only after a period of exclusion...........BTW this rule change has not resulted in a flood of TT and exTT riders entering.
As for a Tenkate bike in the Manx..........bring it on... at least it won't be exlcuded for some stuipd camshaft measuring mistake

Many of the bikes oustide of these MV and Pattons that have been in the Manx for years are no more a classic bike than a 2008 Fireblade

Mr Warmsleys (forgive the spelling) are brand new built from scratch it could be argued that they should not be allowed.

How to define a classic bike is the subject of huge debate and agruement a look at the Classic racing webiste reveals more rules than a man could ever read or understand with lotsa of exceptions.

I believe that the MMCC have tried very hard to keep the rules both modern and classic races as simple to understand is is possible and I'm certain that will continue.
I'm also sure that given time maybe in time for 2009 some sort of compromise can be reached.

Take it from me when we next talk with the club this topic will be raised if not by one of the Classic riding ambassadors then..... I will.

In the meantime be positive the Manx is a great event and come hell or high water we should all be supporting the club in every way.