BSB has been run at a loss this year and they might feel the best way forward is to look after number 1. As every motorsport series/venue scrambled to workout their 2021 dates, this is what they came away with. I appreciate they own most circuits but the arranging of dates is usually a coordinated effort across all levels of racing. Given the high level of uncertainty especially around the first half of 2021, issues will arise.

That said, it does the BSB no favours in going head to head with the TT. Pooling from the same fan base would be a small issue but the bigger issue would be the teams/riders/infrastructure etc. The TT is essentially a BSB for the roads these days. Numerous teams do both. Tyre companies do both. Riders do both. Same sponsors. Same hospitality set ups etc etc.

Maybe this is Stuart Higgs attempt at world (or at least British) domination but at a time when team and supplier budgets will be extremely tight next year, it would be a tough sell to them. The TT is good for BSB and visa versa.

My personal opinion is either they assume or know the TT will not run in June but perhaps will be pushed back to the Classic/MGP dates which the BSB has ironically left open in their schedule? Time will tell I guess.