Good Post! my sentiments exactly, "it's a safety thing, I don't think you can get enough practice on such a long circuit

I think it is supported by the fact that it was said at Joakim's inquest that he was nervous of his 1000cc Suzuki".

Also I think John McGuiness said. "He was a newcomer, he was obviously going to quick to soon". Why would he do that if he was really nervous of his machine I ask myself?