Well done Larry. I would never have got it, as I was convinced I was right with the Gilbert Smith comments of circa 1956. Ian agreed.
I can remember Dad (dad was Allan Jefferies to those that don't know), recalling that the ACU were worried about the high speeds on the TT course round about the Jimmy Simpson period of the 60/70/80mph laps, i.e. 1920's to early 30's.
I wonder where we go from now? There is no doubt that the current top boys are riding the course REALLY hard, and that the "130" laps are truly amazing. However I use the inverted commas advisedly, as the course hasn't really been lapped at 130. The time says it has, the distance says it hasn't. As for the Brandish/Windy corner alterations, words almost fail me.I used to understand how the old timers moaned about the improvements, and shrug my shoulders. However, there has never been a complete erosion of a bend (well maybe Snugborough, and maybe Quarry)like there has been at Brandish. What WERE the highways board thinking of.