14:02 GMT, Monday, 18 February 2008
Island ready for TT 2008 launch
The official TT 2008 launch party took place at the Villa Marina on Monday, with just 96 days to go until the first practice session.
The event featured team announcements, rider interviews, news of safety improvements, sponsors, and details of the festival entertainment.
Many of road racing's top names were there, including 13-time winners John McGuinness and Dave Molyneux.
Admission was free and it was also broadcast live on Manx Radio.
E-mail this to a friend
RELATED INTERNET LINKS:
MotoGP on the BBC
Moto GP
World Superbikes
Your say on Motorbikes - 606
The official Isle of Man TT 2008 website
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
Sport Homepage
|
Olympics
|
Football
|
Cricket
|
Rugby Union
|
Rugby League
|
Tennis
|
Golf
|
Motorsport
|
Boxing
|
Athletics
|
Snooker
|
Horse Racing
|
Cycling
|
Paralympics
|
Sport Relief
|
Other sport...
|
606
|
Sport Academy
|
Fun and Games
|
Inside Sport
|
Northern Ireland
|
Scotland
|
Wales
Motorsport Contents:
Formula One
|
Rallying
|
Motorbikes
|
^ Back to top | BBC News Home | BBC Homepage | Feedback | Help | ©