Thats quite a sidecar grid............I doubt if theres ever more that 10 here.

I do have to agree that much work needs to be done in "selling" the Manx to potential competitors basicly that means newcomers....

Once you've "got" them they do come back.

I certainly feel that this should be a primary role for the ambassadors and I know that so far as I can I do my best to talk to as many guys and gals as I can about the Manx and how to go about getting an entry..................and of course to sell he idea in the first place. I know of at least 2 from here who hopefully be going next year as a result of talking to me.
Thing is here in Ireland just about anyone who races knows about the Manx but my feeling is that in UK mainland the perception is that the Manx is a Classic event...............the ambassadors there have a much tougher job to do but some of the really big clubs need to organise with the MMCC some kind of event where the club members can all gather and meet ambassadors..............and with a MMCC person..................... just informally and try and get the message across..................

One thing I feel very strongly about and that is that the Manx should not become some kind if TT lite......................I'm all for sponsorship and event promotion but all that commericial nonsense has it's place and it's not at the Manx.............it's a national road race which should be for club racers to enjoy for the sheer thrill of it.............not professional high speed mobile billboards selling fizzy drinks and diggers for hire