I've seen and read many comments about the Superbike Classic TT results but everyone needs to be aware of the Senior Classic result which has been allowed to stand. This is my email that I sent to Gary on the 5th Sept. I will post his reply once you have had chance to read and comment.

Dear Gary,
 
I have taken some time to reflect before writing to you and hope that what follows is moderate and accurate !
 
On Saturday 27th the Senior Classic TT race result was declared by you, with the winner being John McGuiness, Dean Harrison 2nd and Maria Costello 3rd. This was declared a result despite the fact that during post race examination, the machines ridden by John McGuiness and Dean Harrison were subject to a technical infringement and found to have illegal oversize petrol tanks !
 
At this point I would like to quote the appropriate regulation found on page 21 of the supplementary regulations 2016, approved by the ACU.
 
Lightweight / Junior / Senior Classic TT Classes
Each machine must have only one fuel tank with a capacity not exceeding 24 litres.
 
My understanding of this regulation is that it was originally introduced as a matter of safety, as before this, any tank size could be fitted and this was deemed unsafe. Disregarding this regulation is in effect disregarding safety ! A second point being that fitting a bigger tank size will give a rider an advantage and allow more options for pit stops or indeed in some circumstances may allow a machine not to pit at all.
 
I also understand that an additional regulation was used as the reason for not disqualifying the the first two machines and I quote from page 56 Appendix B, Additional Classic TT Technical Regulations. Again this regulation has been approved by the ACU. I will call this regulation A.
 
The organisers retain the ability to accept an entry for a machine that is not compliant with these regulations if in their view it will enhance the spectacle of the racing without giving a competitor an unfair advantage. Such requests must be made in writing prior to the closing date for entries and will be accepted or rejected on a case by case basis.
 
The quote 'without giving a competitor an unfair advantage' is the reason that this regulation cannot be upheld. Why fit an oversize tank ?
 
Then on Monday 29th we had the Superbike Classic TT and again some of the machines were found to have technical infringements at the post race examination, but this time they were disqualified !
 
It is blatently apparent that if you race with an oversize tank or oversize engine you are cheating, but why is one race different from the other ? Why is it one rule for some and a different rule for the rest of us ?
 
I have recently read a statement from one of the disqualified teams from Monday's race who thought they were covered by regulation A, when they ran an oversize engine, unbelievable !
 
These events have brought the Classic TT into disrepute and I have to say have not reflected well on you the Clerk of the Course. I have now decided that after 40 years of Motorcycle racing I cannot continue to be part of an event or sport that condones out and out cheating and sadly have announced my retirement. There is also strong support and agreement with many other classic racers that I spoke to, in the paddock, who will not consider entering this event next year unless changes are made.
 
I would appeal that regulation A is removed from future events, this will remove any ambiguity and riders can enter and race knowing that the technical regulations apply to all without exception.
 
I intend to send the above to the media but would welcome your comments before I do so.
 
Best Regards
 
Allan Brew