"Any of ten riders could win each race at TT 2007 and that is a healthy situation, " added Phillips.
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He describes his first win at the TT as the highlight of his career to date.
Hillier rides for the Martin Bullock Racing team at the TT and specialises in the 600cc class, having emerged from the Virgin Mobile R6 Cup series.
The 40-year-old former bricklayer from Morecambe is the outright lap record holder at the TT races and is the second most successful rider in the event's history.
The Braddan man recorded a string of fine results last year, including victory at the Dunrod 150 and top-10 finishes at both the TT and the North West 200.
All three will make their debuts at the Isle of Man TT this year and clerk of the course Whyte plans to have the trio at the North West a few weeks earlier.
Richard Collister, estates director with the Department of Education and Children, said the bridge would provide safe access over the busy TT course at Hailwood Avenue corner.
McWilliams is the last British rider to win at MotoGP, at the 2001 250cc Dutch TT.
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The Morecambe racer will be first on the road at this year's TT.
New Zealander Shaun Harris, twice a TT winner, came off at Union Mills and sustained serious injuries, including major fractures.
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Bruce Anstey had a disappointing season by his high standards, although he did win the feature race at the North West 200 and the Superstock TT in somewhat fortuitous circumstances.
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Riding in the colours of Round Tower Racing, Vitrans Honda, Klaffi Honda, MV Agusta and JMF Millsport Yamaha, he enjoyed considerable success, including three Irish championships and podium places at the North West 200, Isle of Man TT and the Ulster Grand Prix.
The 33-year-old won a TT double in 2008 but had to withdraw the following year after a crash at Keppel Gate.
Several other Lincolnshire riders are competing at the event in County Antrim, which is second only to the Isle of Man TT in the British road racing calendar.
After failing to register a win at the North West 200 in May, the Morecambe man went on to win the prestigious TT Superbike and Senior TTs on the Isle of Man.
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