I've been reading this thread with interest.

At the end of the day, since the Manx Club now have control of both races, it's down to them to get their act together, sensibly, and no doubt they will.

BUT - they should remember that the comparatively relaxed atmosphere of the Manx provides an ideal introduction to racing on the Mountain.

Every effort should therefore be made to make the maximum number of starting places available to "beginners" AND those who wish to continue in the Manx for a while.

To this end, therefore, I think that the rule should be that ANYONE who starts in a TT race, production or whatever, should not then be eligible for the Manx GP "modern" races.

From the annual reports of "over-subscription" of MGP Entry Lists,I don't think that the Manx GP would suffer if this were to be done.