I think that the ACU change is that the Newcommers race cannot be run at the same time as A N other race, therefor must run on its own. The proposal is to run a three lap newcommers race on the Saturday and a one lap practice for the 'other' riders after it.

The IOM consultation relates to an application to close the roads one hour earlier on the Saturday to enable this to take place (race and practice before daylight is lost).

Unfortunately the consultation doesnt end until the end of February and the regulations/entry forms cannot be completed, printed and available until after that.