I digress, but what repercussions will there be from this for other forms of popular motorsport on the Island such as rallying and hillclimbs?

The TT Course is now marshalled by line-of-sight rules and strict manning-levels per section (many of these sections make up a sector). Four-wheeled sport is not governed by such strict regulations, but is potentially more dangerous due to the sheer mass and power of the vehicles, not to mention the tradition of spectators walking along the road on active stages. I heard of one surprised rally driver last year who had to take avoiding action when confronted by a lady with a baby in a pram on the stage.

Imagine trying to run from your "safe" spectating position on a bank or even in a field if this went out of control.



Thanks to Dave K. for this excellent image of Derek McGarrity in a past Rally Isle of Man...
I found this example of Dave's work here:
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/...hp?t=28299