MURRAY Walker is to be one of the guests of honour for the TT mountain course centenary celebrations in June.

The legendary motorsport commentator, 87, is well known as a keen fan of the TT and was here for the 2007 TT centenary. His father Graham competed in the TT from 1920 to 1934 and won the 1931 Lightweight race.

Murray Walker first commentated on the TT for the BBC in 1949, and has famously gone on record saying that he felt that the TT was “the greatest motorsport event in the world”.

He also curated the 2007 Getty Images exhibition “100 years on the roads” at the Castletown Town Hall.

“I am delighted that Murray Walker has accepted an invitation to attend,” said Geoff Corkish MHK, political member for Tourism. “He has many friends on the Isle of Man and his attendance will add to the event’s prestige.

“We felt that it was really important to recognise the anniversary of the Mountain Course with an appropriate parade and day of celebrations.”

A collection of some of the most iconic machines that have contributed to the event’s history will be taking part in the ‘Milestones of the Mountain’ Parade Lap that will also pay tribute to some of the event’s greatest riders and races. Murray will be commentating on the bikes live on Radio TT as they leave the line on Glencrutchery Road every thirty seconds.

Fans can purchase hospitality tickets for all of the race days including the Blue Riband Senior Race Day, which will include the Milestones of the Mountain Parade and a Yamaha Classic Race Team parade to honour the manufacturer’s 50th anniversary of Grand Prix racing.

These tickets will give exclusive access to the races and behind the scenes action and an opportunity to meet VIP's. The packages offer all-day access to the Hospitality Suite as well as reserved grandstand seating, access to the TT paddock, exclusive rider appearances and race day competitions.