TT legend John McGuinness will be the headline act at this year’s Castle Combe Grand National festival.

The 20-time Isle of man winner will ride the ex Mike Hailwood 296cc Honda Six. He'll be joined on track by Steve Parrish on the 500cc Honda Four, as ridden by John McGuinness in the Mike Hailwood tribute alongside Giacomo Agostini as last year's Classic TT, where the pair famously recreated the battle in the 1967 Senior TT.

Returning to the popular two-day format, Castle Combe Circuit's only motorcycle meeting of the year promises something really special. Run by the NG Road Racing Club, the packed race schedule features just about every solo class including the return of the British Historic Championship after a two year break. The classic theme is continued with the Classic and Specials Parade run in association with the TT Riders Association so expect some special bikes and riders in addition.

However, the highlight will be the display of the ex Mike Hailwood Hondas with none other than TT legend John McGuinness fulfilling a longstanding ambition to ride the Honda owned 296cc ex Hailwood six cylinder bike. Joining John during this special parade on Sunday only will be well known ex racer and TV commentator Steve Parrish who will be riding the 500cc Honda for the first time.

"This is a fantastic coup and we are very grateful to both Neil Tuxworth of Honda Racing for agreeing to provide the bike for John to ride and also to Ron Mullen the owner of the 500cc Four, often ridden by David Hailwood himself and just last year by John McGuinness on that famous TT lap. Having seen Hailwood ride both bikes back in the 1960s, seeing those same bikes here at Castle Combe Circuit will be a major highlight in my long involvement with the circuit and I can't wait,” said Castle Combe’s Rodney Gooch.

The Grand National takes place over June 21-22. Click here for more information.