Manxman Gavin Hunt is to make his debut at the T.T. this year.
He will ride JAR Kawasaki bikes in the Superbike, Superstock and Senior races.
Gavin is the son of former T.T. star and Manx Grand Prix senior winner Paul Hunt.
The 26 year old Braddan rider has so far spent his career racing on the short circuits, most notably at the British Superstock 1000cc Championship.
He has raced at an international road meeting before having competed at the North West 200 in 2010 and 2011.
Gavin Hunt will be the studio guest in Friday Sport at 6.05pm.
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