(26-06-2015, 12:24 PM)c iom tt Wrote: It was not that long ago that the paddock was restricted to pass holders only for most of the time.

That's another interesting comment as my first TT was 1987 ( poured with rain all week ) and although not yearly I have been returning every third - forth year but I have never had to pay to go into the paddock.
Just for my curiosity could you give me an indication of when you are talking about.