The Manx has ALWAYS had a different feel and atmosphere to the TT, Ian, and is infinitely preferable.

The Manx Club are glad to see the riders and spectators there, the whole affair is non-commercial as compared to the TT, and indeed the whole thing is only just shaded, from an enjoyment point of view, by the Southern 100 boys.

That's not said to the detriment of the Manx Motor Cycle Club, since the Southern boys are the best of the lot!

Having done the Manx from 1978 to 1982, I moved to the TT, but only because I was caught telling untruths about my age. Had this not happened, I NEVER would have left the MGP!!