The high-profile stars coming to the 2019 TT have been announced along with the return of two revered racers to the mountain course.
Michael Dunlop, Dean Harrison and Peter Hickman have all been confirmed for this years races - and will face competition from popular figures John McGuiness and Ian Hutchinson who will both make their return following lengthy injury layoffs.
Local hero Connor Cummins will also take to the course - organisers saying this years festival will see nine former race winners taking part with a total of 80 victories and 195 podiums between them.
The official launch for this years TT - which begins on May 25 - was held at the Villa Marina in Douglas yesterday.
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