Anstey gets fastest lap time of practice week

Kiwi Bruce Anstey got the fastest time of the week in the third qualifying session last night, it was also the 41 year olds best ever lap around the 37 and 3/4 mile course so he's looking like a hot contender for another TT win.

Also, in the practice session Keith Amor came off at the Quarterbridge on his Superstock bike, and was later reported to have a dislocated shoulder.

The sidecar session commenced with Klaus Klaffenbock and Daniel Sayle leading the field away from John Holden/Andy Winkle, Tim Reeves/Gregory Cluze and Conrad Harrison/Mike Aylott. Klaffenbock's first lap was 112.488mph with Holden and Reeves second and third at 111.066mph and 109.954mph but Elmer was a retirement at the Creg.

Klaffenbock went quicker second time around at 113.754mph but Reeves was delighted with his lap of 111.379mph whilst Dougie Wright and Ben Birchall were both going well on their return to the Mountain, Wright lapping at 105.33mph and Birchall at 105.42mph.

This years solo competition is wide open as Ian Hutchinson, who smashed records by winning all 5 races last year is unable to compete due to injury, he's still made it and we caught up with him in the grandstand. (audio above)

Away from the racing, the funfair kicks off today on Douglas Prom and in the Bushy's beer tent this evening Caution Runners and Maldune take to the stage and the Swagelok beach stage in port Erin opens later too with a performance from Remus!