I don't know the full details, if someone out there in cyberland does please let us all know, but apparently those in power of the IoM TT parade thing have decided in their infinite wisdom that Alex George, a racing legend, need not be invited to take part in this years festivities.
I read about this on Face Ache....sorry....Face Book....where there's been a load of comments in support of Alex and against this idiotic decision.
From what I gleen from the comments, seems that it's more of trying to rake in money and "appearances" by having riders with little or no interest in the TT taking part in the parade and ignoring name riders from the past and ignoring the fans...deplorable.
The attitude of the organizers of this reminds me of the demise of the British motorcycle industry...those in charge were from outside the industry with little to no knowledge of motorcycles and instead of listening to the experts and source of sales, the riders, they chose to listen to and take advice from so called experts who knew even less the a lump of wood.
This seems, from what I gather, to be the attitude of the organizers or powers that be, namely a Paul Phillips. He apparently thinks or feels that Alex doesn't fit in with the "plans" as such.
Sooooooo....if you think this is just totally wrong, and it is, let the TT organizers know it!
Oh...and if you're from said organizers, please don't be offended or feel you're being singled out....it's nothing personal...I'm an equal opportunity abuser, anyones fair game...so don't get your knickers in a twist and sic the barristers after me.
I read about this on Face Ache....sorry....Face Book....where there's been a load of comments in support of Alex and against this idiotic decision.
From what I gleen from the comments, seems that it's more of trying to rake in money and "appearances" by having riders with little or no interest in the TT taking part in the parade and ignoring name riders from the past and ignoring the fans...deplorable.
The attitude of the organizers of this reminds me of the demise of the British motorcycle industry...those in charge were from outside the industry with little to no knowledge of motorcycles and instead of listening to the experts and source of sales, the riders, they chose to listen to and take advice from so called experts who knew even less the a lump of wood.
This seems, from what I gather, to be the attitude of the organizers or powers that be, namely a Paul Phillips. He apparently thinks or feels that Alex doesn't fit in with the "plans" as such.
Sooooooo....if you think this is just totally wrong, and it is, let the TT organizers know it!
Oh...and if you're from said organizers, please don't be offended or feel you're being singled out....it's nothing personal...I'm an equal opportunity abuser, anyones fair game...so don't get your knickers in a twist and sic the barristers after me.
The "bottom line" raises it's ugly head...and in reality they've ignored what so many fans appreciate...the history of the race. Old racers don't live forever, accccch! What are they thinking? Like so many things these days...
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately Larry....money talks I guess.
ReplyDeleteIt's a pity that the legends and stars that made the sport are being pushed to the back so that others can look or feel important.
A real shame...