Falmouth road racer Forest Dunn is living the dream at the Isle of Man TT this week.

The 28 year old admits his debut at the event is "mentally and physically draining" but today he will attempt to qualify for Friday's Seniors' race - the main competition of the week.

"It's been a tough week, with lots of stuff going on, but as I'm learning the circuit I'm getting faster and it looks promising for the future."

Forest is the least experienced rider in the entire field, although he managed to finish 53rd from 72 starters in the Superstock race on Monday.

"The circuit is the bumpiest I've ever ridden. There's probably 10 to 15 of the 37 miles that is like riding motocross. You have to try and stay relaxed on the bike, if you try and fight it, it'll bite you.

"This course makes our Cornish country roads look like glass," he said.

On Saturday he had a minor crash, when he entered a corner too early and his handlebars caught a hay bale, causing the wheels to lock and throwing him over the front of the bike while travelling at around 30mph. He suffered an injury to his heel and the bike needed some emergency repairs.

He has also had to deal with the death of Paul Shoesmith, 50, who crashed during solo practice on Saturday evening.

"Everyone was a bit dazed and confused after that - he was very popular guy who helped up-and-coming riders including myself."

Australian Dwight Beare, 27, was killed in a separate accident on the same day.

"The organisers want us to be quick, but also safe. I will be the least experienced guy on the grid in the one-lap qualifier, but I have been getting quicker during the week and if I make it into Friday's race, I'll be 110 per cent happy," Forest added.