Reading through the start numbers I see Sam West is riding a Ducati in the Supersport class. Have the new rules regarding  increased capacity machines going up to 960cc for twins been accepted for this years event. That would include the new 150bhp Ducati V2 . Would be interesting to see and hear that going round the course.

If you listen to the most recent ‘Chasin the racin’ podcast with Frank Wrathall, he explains how the playing field is leveled towards the end of the show