I have now had time to digest some of this report and wish to interpret it through the eyes of a Fan, visitor, and/or spectator.

I remember the days of 30 min laps and 7 lap races and I feel that the spectator of today is being short-changed..
A four lap race will be won in about one hour and one half and then that's it ! All back to Douglas !!

Certainly the excitement is in the first two laps as the leaders jockey for position..but then the race levels off and a six lapper is probably less tiring than a four lap b****-out thrash..

I agree with Ago Murphy that it is time to bring back the "weigh-in" for the fans. To see the race bikes close up. They aren't as exotic as the 1950-1990 bikes but fans would also like to see the riders in civvies (?)

Early morning practice was a pain but the rider was not so worried by inclement weather..What happens if we have a compression of days due to bad weather..Riders need practice...

I am trying to be non-critical but have already had countless e-mails and phone calls about this report.

THINK of the FANS please....My initial reaction is that they are getting a raw deal which is still going to cost the same money for less action.

Anybody agree ??