I too think its great that Michael Rutter is making a welcome return to the TT this year.
I also think what ever some rider`s are paid "Top" they are worth every penny or pound I think Im right in saying Big John won 30,000 quid for the senior sure someone will pull me up if Im wrong.
My point is that the TT rider/s who are at the top of his or her sport should earn mega bucks for what they do around the TT course.
In fact I think they should be paid more and every (rider) should be helped more with the cost of racing at the TT or Manx.