Pykey - I agree with you . In addition to the money that seems to be available to promote the IOM as a tourist destination there are also fans around the world who would contribute to keeping the collection intact. Wasn't there talk some years ago about a TT Museum? IF they were serious about a museum they would never have let this collection get away. Murray's collection would make a superb centrepiece for a museum and motorcycle racing hall of fame. That is IF 'the powers that be' want it. I think that is the central question - who wants it and who doesn't.

Arthur - In no way did intend my comments as criticisms of Mr. Cretney. I thought that the brochure was well done and actually, quite lavish. In a way that makes it worse. Out of 36 pages you would think that the TT, Manx and Southern 100 which provide unique tourist attractions for almost 6 weeks would deserve at least a full page. That's all I was suggesting - 1 page out of 36. What's that ? 3 % of the space ? Surely the three events bring in more than 3 % of the tourists?

Cheers, Harry