A top class entry has been accepted for T.T. 2008.
Eight former solo winners return and a staggering 38 riders have lapped the Mountain Course at more than 120 m.p.h..
Michael Rutter is the only big name missing.
In the Sidecar class, three former victors are in the line-up sharing 17 T.T. wins between them.
Triple World Champion Tim Reeves will make his debut.
T.T. and Motorsport Manager Paul Phillips says he's glad to be talking about race prospects again:-
Rugby: Three Island sides involved in season finales this weekend
Ramsey game also pairing as Cheshire Bowl final
Football: Weekend heralds first round proper of Hospital Cup & Junior Cup
Elsewhere, Foxdale could be relegated from premier league on Saturday
Manx contingent preparing for 2026 London Marathon
Island participants to be present again for iconic race
Boxing: Jade Burden gets new date for title fight
Bout was previously cancelled at short notice earlier this month
Athletics: Manx competitors make up majority of England race walking squad
Four local athletes called up for race in Spain next month