"Well said Tomcat i do think the manx is losing its way with this encouraging tt riders to do the manx so what are the organizers doing to encourage the regular manx riders who have supported the event for years they know they wont be able to compete with the tt riders and there sponsors so just like you quite a few may not bother can you blame them?"

I think this is what many current Classic riders have been saying for years!! Plus the faster the top riders get makes it harder for the "normal" Manx riders to win a replica.
I'm all for the additional entrants but there should be some distinction between the amateurs and professionals.