The TT continues to capture the imagination of fans all over the world, who tune in via the internet at all hours to follow the racing.
But for one man listening in New Zealand doing so is somewhat akin to torture.
Kiwi Shaun Harris was involved in an horrific crash at Union Mills in 2007, but has always said he wants to come back here.
He called Bernie Quayle's Late Show on Tuesday night:
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