New Zealander set for Mountain Course return
Popular racer Bruce Anstey has been praised for his resilience ahead of his return to the Manx roads.
The 50-year-old Kiwi has been battling health problems for a number of years and hasn't featured on the Isle of Man since 2017.
However, he's braced for an emotional comeback in this year's Lightweight Classic TT.
Former racer-turned-pundit James Whitham says it shows incredible toughness to return after what he's been through:
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