On the TV there were a number of slow-mo shots showing Deano and Hicky in two wheel slides at very high speeds which were absolutely breathtaking - but not necessarily in a good way.  It looked way too risky for a roads circuit, but I suppose if that's how good the tyres are these days and these boys are doing it week in week out at BSB then they obviously feel that they're in control.

At the end of the day - its a race and these guys are racers.  Risks will be taken.

For my money there is no doubt MD can run at this pace (and probably Hutchy too).

I hope someone comes up with a solution for the yellows soon - you'd think that in a world of GPS and transponders there must be a technical solution not too far away (might sort out the issues with back markers too?).  The idea that a riders response to waved yellows will decide a TT is very unsatisfactory.  Hopefully in the future they can neutralise sectors and just give everyone the same time so there's no incentive to keep racing.