Sorry folks,you need updating on the facts behind the omission of morning practice.Three main reasons. 1) The Police couild no longer man it due to EEC regulations on overtime. 2) Marshals found it difficult to get to work after practice due to the increase in traffic, and also the lack of marshals due to the unsocial hours(they do a terrific job don't they).3) Common belief among the officials of the meeting that the modern bikes with their varied tyre compounds should not be ridden at the 200mph at 5.00a.m.From my point of view, I loved early morning practice, but it played havoc with your mechanics, and the rider if he/she was mechanicing aswell.
Don't forget that there is also practice after each day's racing, unless that plan has gone by the wayside.