(23-10-2009, 11:37 PM)Carole Wrote: There's no doubt the Paton is quick, but it is within current rules, just as the replica Manx Nortons and G50's are. Let,s not forget that Andy was also riding a Paton.
Having said that, I for one am delighted that he got his replica- great bloke and well deserved. Well done Andy!

If it was within the rules I wouldn't quibble, but it isn't even a replica of anything that was made in the classic era, whereas the "supermonos" are. It was conceived and built in the 80s

However, regardless of what I think there is absolutely no doubt that allowing it in for the past couple of years has pretty well killed the class, which is why it has had to be opened up to 750s. Note the number of 500 riders who opted to ride their 350s in the mixed class this year. Why do you suppose that was?

I am pleased for Andy too, having raced against him for many years, but he would be the first to admit that on his previous mount he wouldn't have had a sniff of the podium, and that was one of the "supermonos"