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Changes to FoM qualifying criteria needed?

Weather having big impact on event

Changes to qualifying criteria for racers may be necessary, following a dismal start to this year's Festival of Motorcycling.

Saturday's practice was called off due to visibility being too bad for the helicopters, Monday's session was curtailed by a red flag incident in Ramsey, then Tuesday night's session also fell foul of the weather.

Clerk of the Course Phil Taubman says with a forecast that's far from certain for Wednesday evening's session, organisers may have to consider making some changes:

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