THE MEN TO WATCH

MCN’s pick of who’ll be at the sharp end PETER HICKMAN

The super-fast, flowing track suits the 30-year-old BSB man’s style. He’ll arrive on top of his game after his Senior and Superstock TT wins, a summer of BSB and the Suzuka 8-Hour.

MICHAEL DUNLOP

The mercurial Dunlop has had a troubled summer, losing his older brother William in a crash at Skerries. As MCN went to press, it was still not confirmed whether he’d race.

LEE JOHNSTON

The Ulster offers the diminutive Northern Irishman the opportunity to salvage something from a disappointing 2018 season on the troubled Honda Racing Fireblade.

DEAN HARRISON

The Bradford racer will want to avenge not just his last lap Senior TT defeat but also the loss of his title as the ‘World’s Fastest Road Racer’. That should be all the motivation he needs.

CONOR CUMMINS

The Ramsey racer enjoyed a great TT, finishing on the podium of both big bike races. He’s always performed well at Dundrod and will want to end the season on a high.

DAVEY TODD

The young Englishman has impressed on the roads this summer after lapping the Senior TT at 128.379mph on the Burrows Suzuki to claim the Fastest Newcomer tag.