Actually, the field was almost even between the Jr and Sr Classics. And it seems there were more Jr Classice entries this year. Now, I did talk to a couple of racers and it was a difficult decision... some made it based on loyalty to a sponsor, some based on how good one bike was running Vs the other, etc. And a few guys made the decision at the last possible minute.. in the end again both classes were pretty even on bike count. And as I have stated more than once, "It's the economy"... that kept a bunch of racers and spectators away.. Oh yes, and I know of a couple of guys that were denied their entry so the were not there...

Ron - from Sunny California... Long live the MGP..!!

(24-10-2009, 11:39 PM)superted Wrote: 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?