Peter Davis, from Blackburn, received a warm welcome from the Minister for Tourism and Leisure during his 53rd visit to the Manx Grand Prix this year.

At a special presentation which was held at the Waverley Guest House, Douglas, Martyn Quayle MHK presented Peter with a tankard which was engraved with a map of the TT course to mark the special occasion of his annual visits made to the Isle of Man during the last 53 years.

Peter has been staying at the Waverley Guest House for the last 27 years, and travels to the Island every year to watch the TT, the 'Manx' and occasionally the Southern 100.

A group of bikers whom Peter meets up with every year were in attendance at the guest house when he received his award from Mr Quayle.

Mr Davis says, "I prefer coming to the Island to watch the Manx Grand Prix as it is a different kind of race and the riders are very enthusiastic.

"I feel that the Post Classic Race which was introduced this year will grow and will reinvent the Manx Grand Prix.

"I flew to the Island with Manx2.com and had a very enjoyable experience with the airline."

Martyn Quayle MHK said, "It is wonderful that Peter has been visiting the Island for 53 years and he is loyal to the racing which takes place on the Isle of Man.

"Peter will always be assured of a Manx Welcome and I would like to thank Mrs Ellen Foden at the Waverley Guest House for her  hospitality and for letting me know about Peter’s impressive level of attendance at the Island’s racing events."

Pictured: Mr Peter Davis (centre) with Mrs Ellen Foden from Waverley Guest House and Martyn Quayle MHK.