 
                            TT star Michael Rutter says he can't wait to get back to the Isle of Man for this year's racing - and he's crossing his fingers for good weather.
Michael, who's clocked up nine podiums at the TT, will once again be riding for Bathams/SMT Racing. (PRON: BAY-THAMS)
He says he's counting down the days until he takes his machine onto the start line at Glencrutchery Road for the first time in 2017.
Michael says he's more than ready:
 
                                         
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