H.M. Plant Honda have signed 14-time winner John McGuinness and Steve Plater for T.T. 2009.
Manxman Nick Crowe and passenger Mark Cox will officially represent the Japanese manufacturer in the sidecars.
Next year's T.T. meeting will be the main event for Honda as they celebrate 50 years of racing.
McGuinness knows Honda will be keener than ever for T.T. victories next June:-
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Ten new times have been set so far in Glasgow
Southern 100 highlights to be screened in Castletown Square
Volunteers also being offered complimentary drink
Swim team setting records and gaining fans
strong performances all round