Roads close for the first day of racing at this year’s Manx Grand Prix/Classic TT this morning at 9.30am.

After organisers announced a major re-jig of the festival’s remaining programme because of forecast poor weather later in the week, there are now three races scheduled for today (Saturday).

Following a Classic TT qualifying lap at 10.15am, the three-lap Sportbike Manx Grand Prix begins at 11.45am.

Another Classic TT qualifying lap is scheduled for 1.45pm ahead of the four-lap Supersport Manx Grand Prix at 2.45pm.

The Historic Junior Classic TT, which has been brought forward to today, will now take place over two laps at 4.45pm.

Roads will re-open no later than 9pm.

The weather forecast looks good, with the Met Office at Ronaldsway predicting dry and sunny conditions with a light or moderate northwest wind and a top temperature up to 17°C.

Event Schedule

Schedule: Saturday, August 22

Key race times, qualifying laps and road closure window for the Mountain Course.

09:30 • Road Closure
All Roads Close
Course lockdown in effect across the Mountain Course.
10:15 • Qualifying
Classic TT Qualifying (All Classes)
Session distance: 1 lap
11:45 • Main Race
Sportbike Manx Grand Prix
Race distance: 3 laps
13:45 • Qualifying
Classic TT Qualifying (All Classes)
Session distance: 1 lap
14:45 • Main Race
Supersport Manx Grand Prix
Race distance: 4 laps
16:45 • Feature Race
Historic Junior Classic TT
Race distance: 2 laps
21:00 • Road Opening
Roads Re-open No Later Than
Course re-opens to public traffic following safety checks.
Note for readers: All session times are subject to weather conditions and track clearance. Roads may re-open earlier if racing finishes ahead of schedule.