Final preparations are being made for the start of T.T. 2012.
Many of the leading teams and riders will be arriving in the next few days.
However, many of the top names are also competing at the latest round of the British Superbike Championship at Snetterton.
One is Ian Lougher who arrived to set-up his awning at the back of the T.T. Grandstand on Monday but leaves the island today for the circuit in East Anglia.
The 10-time winner says it's an additional pressure he could do without:-
2026 IoM Triathlon Championships being held today
Finale to season to take place in Ramsey
Ten-man FC Isle of Man secure late draw against Burscough
Ravens battle back to share spoils at The Bowl
Hockey: New pre-season tournament taking place today
Tim Leeming Charity Shield hoping to bring together those connected with the sport
Rugby: First match of new season to take place today
Nomads and Vikings to meet in Manx Shield at QEII