* The Cowton Racing team are represented this week by Paul Marley. Paul a good friend of the late James Cowton, is competing for the second time at the Manx Grand Prix.
* Manx GP veteran Dennis Booth is Wilson Craig Racing Honda mounted, for Monday’s Senior race.
* Two stroke racing great Chris Moore, stated on Thursday that he has been gobsmacked by the Dafabet Racing Kawasaki.
* Moore additionally stated that the riding position in terms of Super Twins tackle, in comparison to two strokes is much, much different.
* 32 Senior class competitors during practice week, exceeded the 110 mph lap mark.
* 13 yesteryear Superbike exponents during practice week, exceeded the 120 mph lap mark.
* Official time keepers this week are Karen Bailey, Chris Swales, Les Quayle, David Clucas and Phil Kneen.
* 12 plate holder in the Senior class Chris Cook, hails from the same Scottish town as 11 times TT winner Steve Hislop, Hawick.
* John McGuinness MBE will be starting tomorrow his 111th race on the Mountain Course.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou