Isle of Man TT: Fans look forward to the event's return

Brian Corrie said he was looking forward to the TT atmosphere

The return of the Isle of Man TT Races will create an atmosphere that "brings everything alive", the chairman of a local motorcycling club has said.

Tens of thousands of fans are expected to arrive for the start of the racing fortnight on 29 May.

Brian Corrie of the Moddey Dhoo Motorcycle Club said the cancellation of the last two events means "this year will feel busier" as fans return.

Some, like Klaus Krampl, from Duisburg in Germany, have arrived early.

He decided to visit for the first time for the racing in 1981, and has returned to the island each year since because of "the feeling here, the people here".

Klaus Krumpl has arrived from Germany for the races each year since 1981

Mr Krumpl has already made camp in the same spot he has stayed over the last forty years on the Laxey to Ramsey coast road.

He said he feels he would "never get closer to the island than in a tent", adding the welcoming environment was more important "than any specific race".

Andy Scullard said the cancellation of the last two events was frustrating

The Moddey Dhoo Motorcycle Club is preparing to host a TT motorcycle show on 9 June in Peel to bring fans together to display each other's bikes.

It is "more of a kind of rally atmosphere, than something for a museum", organiser Andy Scullard said.

Despite the TT cancellations, shows have been arranged for locals, but Mr Scullard admits not having the island open to visiting riders "has been frustrating".

The club has received messages from fans in "all parts of Europe" who are looking forward to returning, Mr Corrie said.

"It is hard to explain the atmosphere the island takes on over the two weeks, it brings everything alive."

The return of the races for the first time since 2019 meant this year's event was "going to be a biggie", Mr Scullard added.