So, -- the word on the street is that yes there are a couple of CAR manufacturers who have come forward as potential "Sponsors" of future "TT Festival" events, by way of being allowed to perform a "Demonstration Lap" around the TT circuit with one or more of their (soon to be sold) models.

It is hoped that the money they are putting up to be allowed to do this, will more than pay for the additional insurance premiums that will be required to permit a 4 wheel vehicle to race around the TT circuit at speed, and perhaps, who knows, some of it may filter down to those at the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to Start/Prize money ???


It is accepted nowadays that events such as the "TT Festival" require ever increasing amounts of finance and that where this comes from appears to be totally irrelevant to the core intent of the event being sponsored. Look at Football today as a prime example.

Can we perhaps expect to see Aero Racing around the Island next, or maybe even Hot Air Balloon Racing. They are after all, both means of transportation and do have some relevance to the TT in that respect.

Maybe even the re-establishment of the Clypse course for Penny Farthing racing (they are classics after all and meet the green legislation don't they ?) However no room for 2 strokes, 400's or Big Singles, which would provide added entertainment and certainly keep the "punters" happy between the main racing activities.


It is thought by many that the TT is on a long and lengthy slippery slope, and that its heritage and historical values are being compromised with scant regard for the event, to simply please both the "bosses" and the sponsors, All for what would appear to be, the sake of the mighty dollar !!