Watch Metzeler road racing launch live here at 6pm

Tyre manufacturer Metzeler will tonight celebrate their 150th anniversary by launching their 2013 road race programme at the Ace Cafe tonight, and you can watch it live right here from 6pm.

TT winner Gary Johnson will be at the event, speaking about the 2013 TT and his decision to race MV Agustas in 2013. Tyco Suzuki BSB winner Josh Brookes will also be in attendance, talking about his decision to race the TT for the first time in 2013.

Metzeler will also announce details of their TT camping village. It will be fully equipped with Metzeler blue tents which will be free of charge to people who arrive with Metzeler tyres fitted to their bikes.

An online booking system will be live on Monday 18th March on www.metzeler.com/roadracing