I am not sure why they need extra practice time (apart from bad weather causing loss of practise sessions). I thought some of the fine weather 08 Practise sessions were not that well supported after the riders had done 2 laps. Assume you have a 1000cc bike to Superstock spec, and are going to ride it in the Superbike, Superstock, and Senior TT, it is almost now possible to qualify the bike in the 1st practise session.
The morning practise sessions will never return, and neither will the 250 2 stroke races.
Although Ben's list of 250's looks impressive, come the race day, and it would be just be a small entry. I would like to see-say 15 MGP competitors allowed to enter the 2nd Supersport Race, this would introduce new names to the race, and contradicting myself, why not allow 15-20 250cc 2 strokes in the 2nd Supersport Race. Call the 1st Supersport Race the Junior TT. Call the 2nd Supersport Race the ...............?