Have to agree with Mick I also do not think the dwindling number of SS drivers are all down to financial reasons, sorry to disagree Stuart but I do think target times are a factor.
No secret that I am not a fan of TT, but if they are deemed to be the way to go why are they cast in stone!!!! I believe it is Longton & district that have a target time based on the second fastest in class on the day, thereby taking into account weather/temperature etc.
the winner in class receives extra points (up to a max. of 2). As has been stated before not perfect but must be worthy of consideration.
If you want to be really radical how about changing the classes (yes I know stability is what any championship really needs with less changes but numbers are dwindling year on year),
A/B list 1a tyres, H pattern box (helical gears no straight cut) no LSD
C/D list 1b, straight cut gears (no dog boxes) LSD, aero or windscreen,
E/F list 1b, sequensial or dog box
G/H anything goes (as at present.
Winds in neck and sticks head WELL below the parapet waiting incoming.