The death of Robert Dunlop at the North West 200 has cast a black cloud over the paddock, according to the Island's minister for tourism and leisure.
Adrian Earnshaw is representing the Isle of Man TT at the prestigous road race meet in Northern Ireland.
Dunlop (pictured) died in hospital after sustaining serious chest injuries in a crash during Thursday night's practice session.
Mr Earnshaw paid this tribute to the five-time TT winner:
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