I sincerely hope not

It is a shame that the top BSB riders are not doing the TT. Is it money talking?

As someone who started Phill Mellor on his racing career, I know how much he relished the challenge of the Mountain Circuit, even though it was going to cost him a considerable amount, and we spent many hours talking about the differant technique required to race on the TT course compared to the short circuits he was used to.
Phil was a short circuit scatcher, but after his first visit to the Isle of Man he was a true "roads" racer.

Surely there are going to be young riders with the talent to race short circuits and the Mountain Course?
However, to follow the likes of Hailwood, Dunlop and Jefferies who were true ace all rounders, they are going to have to be very talanted and very committed to the sport.