We aren't the fun police!

Trevor Denning says racers can sometimes feel apprehensive about having their bikes and clothing checked, assuming scrutineers are simply trying to find faults.

Before every qualifying session and race, machines and riders are inspected to ensure they comply with regulations and meet safety standards.

But Mr Denning says scrutineering isn’t about finding problems for the sake of it:

You can find out more about the Isle of Man Scrutineers Association on their Facebook page here.

And you can hear the full interview with the scrutineers on the Startline Podcast HERE.