Leading British Superstock Championship rider Steve Mercer is the latest confirmed newcomer for T.T. 2009.
The 27 year old from Maidstone in Kent visited the Island during the Manx Grand Prix, along with several other potential competitors.
He says he's really looking forward to racing around the famous Mountain Course
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