* One individual who made an extremely long journey to the TT Races, is Zhang He, who travelled 25,000 kilometres from China, true TT fan dedication.
* Famous recent TT visitors have included actor Channing Tatum, Nascar Champion Kurt Busch, British Touring Car Champion Tim Harvey and Top Gear presenter Chris Harris.
* Former World Supersport Champion Cal Crutchlow has also sampled TT 2023.
* Michael Dunlop’s latest Superbike TT success, is Honda’s first big bike class triumph since 2015, when John McGuinness MBE wrapped up his seventh Senior race victory.
* TT newcomer Erno Kostamo, is now Finland’s quickest TT exponent.
* AJ Venter is now South Africa’s fastest TT exponent.
* Julian Trummer is now Austria’s fastest TT exponent.
* You will notice when focusing close up, triple TT winner Klaus Klaffenbock, Klaffi for winners only logo on the Birchall brothers record-breaking, history-making outfit.
* 251 solo racers have now lapped in excess of 120 mph around the fabled, mythical Mountain Course.
* New 130 Mph Club member Shaun Anderson is due to join the forty TT starts or more club this week.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou