(29-12-2014, 11:21 PM)Steady the Edward Wrote: I am sorry Geeky but did you not have to qualify under the old system ??

Yes you did Eddy but not for your start position it was for a number of laps done and attain a speed set by the ACU as per class
To start a race, a newcomer to the TT Circuit, qualifying for the first time must complete a total of at least 6 laps on a solo machine or 4 laps on a sidecar machine. This applies to sidecar passengers as well as drivers. Newcomers must have signed on, attended a briefing and a newcomers course tour on Saturday 26th May, and commenced qualifying including completion of a speed controlled lap by the end of Tuesday’s qualifying session and should have completed 3 laps by the end of Wednesday’s qualifying session, or they may be disqualified.
All competitors must have signed on and commenced qualifying by the end of Wednesday’s session.
Competitors who have qualified to start in any previous race on the Mountain Circuit (TT or Manx Grand Prix) shall be required to complete a minimum of 5 laps for solos and 3 laps for sidecars, unless the Clerk of the Course grants permission otherwise.
For all Isle of Man TT Race classes a minimum of 2 laps must be completed on each machine entered, one of which must be within the qualifying time. For TT Zero Challenge machines, one qualifying lap on is required.
Any competitor who does not attain the required number of laps or qualification time may not be permitted into the race.
All qualifying, including those on race days will be officially timed and count towards qualification.