gstarron how good to read your bit.you know what its all about dont u.i rode the manx many years ago and it never was a level playing field.remember the works ajays the first g45,you couldnt buy one of those.then there was a fellow called phil read to compete against.and in the TT surtees going so fast many never got a rep.but i found that competing against the best was the point of it.you then knew were you stood in the order of things.on all circuits we always had top riders to compete against.but you learn more in one race in such company.than a year of the club races we have now.lindsell senior is first and foremost an enthusiast and bringing the patton out is brilliant.the TT has no variety for the spectator all machines appear the same.so let the manx provide some.why would anybody offer ryan a ride? because hes earnt it thats why.perhaps its the modern instant celebrity that gives people a false idea of themselves.couldnt somebody get the chinese to make some plastic reps for sale it could be a help to some...i await the flack..