I have many interests this year, not least Jenny Tinmouth, who makes her debut on the TT Course.

Jenny Tinmouth

Then there is the return of Norton, last seen in 1992 in the hands of Steve Hislop and Robert Dunlop.

Norton 1992

The celebrations to commemorate Hondas first appearance on the Isle of Man. They returned home with the Manufacturers Team Prize !T

Honda Team 1959

Also it is 40 years since Dave Simmonds won the 125cc TT on a Kawasaki.

Dave Simmonds

And it is 40 years since Kel Carruthers won the 250cc TT on a Benelli.

Kel Carruthers

And don't forget that in 1979 Mike Hailwood rode in his last TT. He claimed the Senior, his 14th win and came on his 500cc Suzuki only 3.4 seconds behind Classic winner Alex George who was on a Honda 1000cc.