TT Stars On The Island Gearing Up For Race Week

Monday, 22 March 2010 08:16

The Top TT stars were on the Island this weekend for the official launch of this year racing event.

The entertainment has been announced and The Department of Tourism and Leisure are ensuring that is will be bigger and better then ever before.

There will be Spectacular stunts, famous comedians and live music on the prom in Douglas in what being dubbed as the The seven-night extravaganza.

Entertainment aside - it's hoped there'll be some exciting racing.

We spoke to 15 times TT winner John McGuinness who told 3FM he's happy it's almost Tt time again.

(audio above)

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