By * Dave Hewson’s Lightweight Classic steed, Chris Barratt’s TZ 250 Yamaha, was previously piloted in 2018 at the Manx by newcomer at the time Jim Hind.
* Hewson, Obsession Engineering team-mate Eric Wilson are both Mexico bound for September’s Baja International Tourist Cup.
* The Obsession Engineering squad are supporting three newcomers throughout practice, race week, Stuart Clotworthy, Martin Morris and Pikes Peak top three finisher Richard Kay.
* Chief time keeper for the first Manx GP of this decade is Kevin Brookes.
* HeatTech Racing’s Ben Rea stated yesterday that his Super Twins Kawasaki steed is going in the right direction ahead of tonight’s timed practice.
* 2015 Super Twins class victor, multi times Southern 100 winner Rob Hodson is helping newcomer Lewis Arrowsmith, passing on priceless tips about the fabled, mythical Mountain Course.
* After an incident at Scarborough, Rodger Wibberley’s Team York Suzuki Super-Twin was re-built by East Yorkshireman Gary O’Sullivan.
* Wibberley alongside Sam West enjoys support this week, next week from bar, grill restaurant Talk of The Town.
* Best way to describe Mountain Course racing thus far this week, was from the RAF’s Rad Hughes, who stated “Just ride around it!”.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
