Organisers of the Southern 100 have confirmed many of the world's leading road racers have already signed up to this year's event.
Speaking at the media launch, the clerk of the course said May and July's races were set to be bigger and better than ever.
Phil Taubman also revealed an new fixture which will take to the Billown Circuit this summer.
He said it promised to be a year to remember:
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Four more ferry crossings affected by weather
The Steam Packet Company has rescheduled four sailings as bad weather continues to affect sailings.
Bottleneck car park closes in face of weather
Douglas Council says it's closing the Bottleneck car park on Douglas promenade in the face of bad weather.
Weather warning issued for high tides tomorrow
Ronaldsway Met Office says the Island should brace for another day of coastal overtopping tomorrow.
Two more ferry crossings called off
The Steam Packet company says two sailings tonight have been cancelled in the face of bad weather.
Plantation to close for tree felling work
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it'll close part of a popular plantation from next week as it carries out tree felling.
Thomas the Ramsey Cat supporting two charities this year
The most famous cat in Ramsey will fundraise for two charities this year.
Waves blast out Sea Terminal glass barriers
Coastal overtopping is bringing disruption to Douglas this lunchtime.
Southern local authority announces below-inflation rates rise
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners has announced a below-inflation rates rise for this year.
