TT race organisers are promising one of the most closely contested events in recent memory this year. Entries closed at the end of February - each class was oversubscribed.

All the usual suspects will be back with a fully fit John McGuinness looking to reclaim his crown and Northern Irish star Michael Dunlop back with a new ride.

Paul Phillips is the TT and Motorsport development manager - he says the calibre of racer has never been higher:

Listen to what he has to say - HERE