The nine-time T.T. winner has become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to motorcycling.

The Flying Kiwi made his T.T. debut in 1996.

Anstey set his Mountain Course lap record on the final lap of this year's Superbike Race at a speed of 132.298 mph.

He also won the Formula One Classic T.T. on the Padgetts Yamaha in late August.