This year Manx Grand Prix, incorporating the inaugural Classic TT, kicks off on Saturday with the first practices getting away on Saturday evening at just before half past five. Races commence the following Saturday with the Classic 500 which pits John McGuinness against Michael Dunlop.
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Practice week
Saturday 17 August (all tonight’s sessions are untimed)
(Roads Close at 1700 hrs until no later than 2100hrs)
1720-1745 Newcomers including Classic TT Newcomers (Speed Controlled)
1750-1855 Senior, Junior, SuperTwin, (No Newcomers)
1900-2000 Classic TT, Lightweight, All Newcomers
Monday 19 August (Roads Close at 1800 hrs until no later than 2100hrs)
1820-1830 Newcomers including Classic TT Newcomers not completing Saturday’s lap (Speed Controlled - untimed)
1835-1920 Senior, Junior, SuperTwin, (No Newcomers)
1925-2000 Classic TT, Lightweight, All Newcomers
Tuesday 20 August (Roads Close at 1800 hrs until no later than 2100hrs)
1820-1900 Classic TT, Lightweight, Newcomers B/C
1905-2000 Senior, Junior, SuperTwin, Newcomers A
Wednesday 21 August (Roads Close at 1800 hrs until no later than 2100hrs)
1820-1900 Senior, Junior, SuperTwin, Newcomers A
1905-2000 Classic TT, Lightweight, Newcomers B/C
Thursday 22 August (Roads Close at 1800 hrs until no later than 2100hrs)
1820-1900 Classic TT, Lightweight, Newcomers B/C
1905-2000 Senior, Junior, SuperTwin, Newcomers A
Friday 23 August (Roads Close at 1800 hrs until no later than 2100hrs)
1820-1900 Classic TT, Lightweight, Newcomers B/C
1905-2000 Senior, Junior, SuperTwin, Newcomers A
Race week
Classic TT Race Day 1 - Saturday 24 August
(Roads Close at 1200 hrs until no later than 1800hrs)
1245-1445 Race 1 – 500cc Classic TT Race (4 laps)
Followed by MGP Practice
1515-1540 Newcomer A, Senior, Junior, SuperTwin
1545-1610 Newcomer B/C, Lightweight
Followed by Parades
1615-1630 1967 Senior TT Re-enactment Parade
1630-1730 VMCC Closed Road Parade
Classic TT Race Day 2 - Monday 26 August
(Roads Close at 0930 hrs until no later than 2100hrs)
1015-1145 Races 2/3 - 350/250cc Classic TT Race (4 laps)
1215-1230 Classic TT Lap of Honour
1400-1600 Races 4/5/6 - F1/Formula/F2 Classic TT race (4 laps)
Followed by MGP Practice
1600-1630 Newcomer A, Senior, Junior, SuperTwin
1635-1700 Newcomer B/C, Lightweight
Manx Grand Prix Race Day 1 - Wednesday 28 August
(Roads Close at 0930 hrs until not later than 1700hrs, then 1800 hrs until no later than 2100hrs)
1015-1200 Race MGP 1/2/3 - Newcomers A/B/C Race (3 classes)(4 laps)
1215-1315 Manx Grand Prix 90th Anniversary Past Masters Parade
1330-1515 Race MGP 4 - Junior MGP Race (4 laps)
Followed by MGP Practice
1530-1540 Senior, SuperTwin, Lightweight (1 lap)
Manx Grand Prix Race Day 2 - Friday 30 August
(Roads Close at 0930 hrs until not later than 1700 hrs, then 1800 hrs until no later than 2100hrs)
1015-1200 Race MGP 5/6 - SuperTwin/Lightweight MGP Race (2 classes)(4 laps)
1315-1500 Race MGP 7 - Senior MGP Race (4 laps)
