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The story of 2004: Archibald must have been sick of the sight of McGuinness passing him on the road on lap two.

Welcome to Island Racer
An introduction by Mac McDiarmid.

Just an ordinary missile (edited)
127mph, and counting - yet today's TT missiles are remarkably like the bikes you ride on the road.

Stephen Quirk spots the differences between the McGuinness machine and a stock R1.

The French Tourist (edited)
Fabrice Miguet's Voxan V-twin was last year's sound-effect star turn.

Mac McDiarmid meets the Frenchman who promises to put the va-va-vroom into this year's races, too.

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6 Men to Watch
Island Racer's form guide to the top solo riders, with insider input from veteran star Ian Lougher.

18 the moodie method
Slick Jim spills the beans to Mac McDiarmid on the method that kept him at the top for so long, and propelled John McGuinness to TT glory last year.

24 it's hell out there
Just what happens to a body hammering around the Mountain Course at record speeds? Stephen Quirk gives the inside - literally - story of a racer's inner workings.

28 Freddie Dixon: Mr versatile
The original Fast Freddie was the only man to win TTs on two, three and - yes - four wheels. Tom Laxey tells the story of the party animal from Teesside.

34 just an ordinary missile
127mph, and counting - yet today's TT missiles are remarkably like the bikes you ride on the road. Stephen Quirk spots the differences between the McGuinness machine and a stock R1.

40 the french tourist
Fabrice Miguet's Voxan V-twin was last year's sound-effect star turn. Mac McDiarmid meets the Frenchman who promises to put the va-va-vroom into this year's races, too.

46 capture the TT
Wondering how best to capture those wonderful TT memories on film? Mac McDiarmid offers a few priceless tips to improve your photography.

52 policing the races
Spare a thought for the Island's tiny police force, charged with one of the toughest of TT jobs. Mac McDiarmid spent a shift going wa-wa-wa in Tango Mike 8.

56 photo: maughold man
Gary Carswell, the first Manx Senior rostrum man since 1923, in grass-grazing action at Keppel Gate on the way to third place in last year's Senior.

58 so long, and thanks for all the smoke
2005 will be the first two-stroke-free TT for decades. Tom Laxey looks back fondly on the aromatic TT history of the screaming stinkwheels.

66 TT scene
All human life is there. Flavoursome photographic moments.

70 it happened last year
With superb, record-smashing racing and weather fit for the part, TT '04 was definitely one to remember. Stephen Quirk reflects on the action.

78 a lap with molly
Just what's it like to lap in 20 minutes with sidecar maestro Dave Molyneux? Mac McDiarmid got just close enough to find out. Slowly.

84 100-75-50-25-10 years ago
We recap on a dramatic century since the very first motorcycle race on the Island.

94 flying brickie
John McGuinness is the reigning King of the Mountain, no question. Mac McDiarmid asked him how he got there, and how he plans to continue to rule.

102 fast talk
Newcomer Guy Martin was the sensation of last year's races. Phil Turner got his take on speed, ambition, and become half Irish.

106 photo: LUCKY LOUGHER
The ever-stylish Ian Lougher powers his Production CBR600RR through the Bungalow during last year's races.

108 goodbye robert
The demise of the 125 class meant that last year was probably wee Robert Dunlop's final TT. Mac McDiarmid reflects on a courageous and uplifting career.

114 twenty two - and counting
That's the number of TT wins Tony Scott's engines have accumulated so far. Mac McDiarmid chews fat and camshafts with a tuning legend.

118 golden times for the friendly races
July this year marks 50 years of the Southern 100. It should be quite a party.

120 superstock
New class, new rules. So just what are these Superstock machines?

122 TT what's on
If this is Wednesday it must be The Steve Gibbons Band in Peel. All the listings, from beach racing to Purple Helmets and beyond.

127 TT course map
Just so you know where you are, and where you want to be.

128 TT encyclopedia
Island Racer's definitive guide to who won on what and when.

146 THE 38th milestone
Definitely the last page: breaking news, crucial snippets, TT bric-a-brac.

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