Good publicity and technological advances aren't the only benefits this year’s TTXGP will bring, according to the man behind the race.
The pioneering zero-emissions event takes place on Senior Race Day and will see up to 25 high-tech bikes competing over a single lap of the Mountain Circuit.
To coincide with the launch of the race a charity CD has been produced by Manx musicians.
And race organiser Azhar Hussain says the proceeds from the single will go to a very deserving cause:

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