Yes, sad indeed when the switched-on new organisers down play the MGP at every chance. Use derogatory references to demean the dedicated riders who love to race at the Manx and dilute the TT to an extent that almost everyone asked comes back with the same reply - "boring".
Is it any wonder the locals can't understand what is going on? The TT is slowly disappearing up its own exhaust pipe with no morning practice and virtually one class for each race.
One wonders when someone is going to tap them on the shoulder and give them a ticket to Macau and say get a life guys and run the TT as if you were in control.
Perhaps when the organisers cease to be conned by the big teams, the manufacturers, the insurance companies and the ACU and decide to put on their own event then things will start to improve.
The Manx should be being promoted for the benefit of enthusiasts and the stakeholders on the Island rather than being sidelined at every opportunity.
The heritage of these most famous of all road races is being squandered and the world stands by and watches in disbelief.