Organisers say there is a strong entry across all classes for this year's Manx Grand Prix.
There's an international feeling to those tackling the Mountain Course for the first time, with newcomers from Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany and Norway confirmed.
Post Classic races were introduced for the first time last year and numbers have increased dramatically.
TT stars such as Michael Dunlop, Ryan Farquar and Guy Martin will be competing in these classes.
TT and Motorsport Development Officer Paul Phillips says media interest in the Post Classic events is high.
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