Manx Grand Prix organisers are appealing for more marshals to come forward for the first two qualifying sessions of this month's event.

A spokesperson from the Manx Motor Cycle Club said: 'Currently we are short of marshals for the first two sessions - Sunday, August 20 and Monday, August 21 - so any assistance you can give would be greatly appreciated.

'Marshals play an integral role within the Manx Grand Prix and it goes without saying we wouldn’t be able to race without them. We would like to ask anyone that is able to, to put themselves forward to marshal.

'Those that volunteer to marshal are not required to do every qualifying and race session, but any session they can volunteer their time to would be a much appreciated contribution to the centenary year of the MGP.'

Those that are able to marshal at this year’s Manx Grand Prix can sign on for sessions via the IOMTTmarshals website - www.iomttmarshals.com.

Once registered online, they will then be able to complete the two required online training modules.

The spokesperson continued: 'These modules are easy to complete and will take around 20 minutes each at the most.

'Everybody will be made very welcome. And, those that haven’t marshalled before can rest assured you’ll be looked after by your assigned chief sector marshal and teamed up with an experienced marshal to learn the ropes.

'There are opportunities around the course to suit all interests, backgrounds and levels of experience.'

Practice for the centenary event start on Sunday, August 20.

Roads close 12.45pm - Newcomers controlled laps 1.30; Senior and Classic Superbike qualifying 1.45; Junior, Lightweight and Classic Senior qualifying 3.30pm.

Practising will continue throughout the following week each evening from 6pm and on the Friday afternoon from 1pm, with the Sure Lightweight Manx Grand Prix three-lap race at 2.40pm, then all day Saturday (roads close from 11am) and Bank Holiday Monday (August 28) when roads will close early at 9.30am.