Hi David
It is somewhat confusing that riders are now allowed to do the 1000 proddy, then the Senior on the proddy bike and then do the MGP as well, but the rules for the MGP as a newcomer do state that you are a newcomer to the TT course not nessesarily the MGP so a rider competing in any TT race, ie proddy or Senior on poddy bike would not be eligible to enter the MGP as a newcomer, only to enter the MGP races proper. But I do agree that it is a very strange set of rules. I can't see the reasoning behind it, as a rider could enter the Proddy 1000 on a proddy R1, then the Senior on the same bike,then go and do the MGP, but cannot enter the proddy 600 then do the Junior on the same bike, and then do the MGP. Work that one out cos I can't.
Whilst I will continue to back/help any rider that wishes to do both TT and MGP, I really think its time that either they were allowed to race in all races at both events or just do the TT or MGP.
I think I'm also correct in saying that anyone who has either driven or passengered a sidecar outfit at the TT cannot do the MGP, unless they enter the classics. What advantage you could gain as a solo rider by riding a sidecar round is beyond me, but still that rule applies.
Still what do we know about it eh? ;-)
Russ