Plans for 2009 TT races announced

Organisers say they will improve the fans experience

Organisers of the Isle of Man TT have promised a better entertainment programme for next year's event.

The 2009 motorcycle races, to be held in June, claim to feature the world's first carbon neutral Grand Prix.

The Billown circuit in the south of the island will be improved, with a revamped day for two stroke TT racing.

Martyn Quayle, MHK, Minister for Tourism and Leisure, said organisers had already started looking at "an exciting list of riders" to compete.

"There will also be some new team announcements and hopefully some new manufacturers joining the event, which can only improve the line up," he said.

The entertainment programme is also set for a complete overhaul, with more music events on the island during the TT period.

Mr Quayle said: "We've focused our attention and concentrated our resources up to now on the racing side of the TT but we're ready to look at massively improving the fans experience."

The festival is to run from 1-12 June.