I have also done some marshalling on the TT course,when I was not competing or helping Gail,and I must say,it felt very rewarding and I enjoyed it.There have also been times when I have felt very vulnerable and inadequate.John and I have been at Ballagarey corner (Glen Vine) with just a local bobby,and also at the 32nd milestone on our own spectating---NO MARSHALS, when there was a serious incident and the helicopter was called. I believe that it was only the fact that we were riders ourselves that we knew how to react.Things have changed in recent years,much for the better,and I wouldn't hesitate to state that I would put all my faith in the commitment of the marshals.I know several of them personally, and believe me,they know what they are doing.
The ACU should recognise how much they owe them and the fact that if they paid the marshals what they were worth, they wouldn't be having many more free lunches! I am sure that each TT & MGP competitor would be more than happy to pay a little more on their entry fees if they knew that the marshals would benefit.I know I would.