Conor Cummins has withdrawn from the event with immediate effect. He didn't look very happy when he parked it the other day. https://www.autosport.com/roadracing/new...n%20outfit.

Well, the new format worked last year as it were perfect weather. But, as we all know, a perfect weather TT is as rare as hens teeth.

This week, since Sunday, we've not had a race day to schedule... Tuesday lost, Wednesday lost. Now Thursdays racing is three shortened races but i fear we'll fall foul of the weather again.

In my opinion, there's too much in a short source. The old format had much more wiggle room.....
Race Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.... With contingency days following.

We'll see races dropped from the schedule this week i suspect, which is far from ideal for teams that have invested heavily into entering and  running twins and superstockers for two races instead of the standard one.

Maybe the TT is driven by media dictates and a quest for emptying pockets.

Great to see the Crows win today.

Michael Dunlop wins todays supersport race, he now has 26 wins making him the  "New joint King of the Moutain" to share with his uncle Joey Dunlop, fantastic race.

Manx Radioplayer FM

The Late Ferry

The buzz is growing across the ranks..
My radio station is now speaking Manx.
Checking the forecast, checking my kit..
Watching the webcams, I chomp at the bit.
“When are you going?” “er, I’m not sure I’ll bother”.
My twitchy fingers, on the keyboard hover.
Next year’s tickets released, while I look at next weeks’.!
Like a Ferry Cross the Mersey, the Steam Packet site creaks.
Is that an Azores High, in the north Atlantic.?
The website crashes, it’s getting frantic.
Johnny Moss and Kinners up the pace.
Racers line up for Practice, ahead of the first race.
Then from nowhere it appears, and with one click I’m booked.
It’s the same every year, I can’t help it, I’m hooked.
Now, pack a tent, or just pack a bag.?
Too late for a permit at the Sulby Cladagh.
But I’m on my way, I’ll soon be there..
To bathe in the TT atmosphere.
You’ll find me in the Rovers, getting steadily merry..
As for next year, you know, I’ll be on the late ferry.

I'm at schoolhouse corner today. Sat in the school yard on the right . First time at this spot. I will let you know my thoughts.
We're are the other forum members watching from today

Moghrey Mie to all readers!
Well, another hour or so & we'll set off, we'll be early, but so what! 
Have a safe TT everyone, racers & spectators, marshals & all!
Probably won't be on much 'til I get back, 
maybe I should pack my desktop? 

Revised timetable for Saturday racing -

You've probably heard, but, due to an RTC, practice is cancelled.
They will be using the Friday evening contingency.
So, folk like myself, that arrive mid afternoon, will get to see another session!

Are available as follows, just click on the word -

Superbike

Supersport

Superstock

Supertwin

Super Sidecar (they're just as super as the others!)