Competitors ready for MGP

The paddock at the back of the grandstand is gearing up for the Manx Grand Prix Festival.

Competitors and mechanics are making final preparations ahead of the opening practice session tomorrow (Saturday) evening, with roads around the mountain course due to close at 5pm.

As well as the racing, several top riders will be visiting the Isle of Man over the next fortnight.

There will be a chat show with Carl Fogarty and Jamie Whitham, Honda TT Legends John McGuinness and Keith Amor will be over, and McGuinness will ride a parade lap on Senior Race day.

TT and motorsport development manager Paul Phillips has details of other stars supporting the event: