A real ale-inspired discussion, between two TT fans of much history, held during TT 2005 on Mannin's sacred soil, centred upon a reverse-direction TT lap/race.

Discussion was lively, then heavy; both combatants aerobic, holds unbarred. Language was polite, but talking style was fierce.

Outcome of this discussion?

No TT was held in reverse direction.

Apparently.

Is this true?

Well I would not want to be standing on the outside of the Ramsey Hairpin.

nope but on the old clypse course. the racers drove up the road from cronk ny mona to creg ny baa and this was the only section to be used as such..