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BBC News
a day ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Longer 13-day Manx Grand Prix 'offers flexibility'
An extended schedule for the Manx Grand Prix, heralding the return of the Classic TT, gives organisers greater "flexibility", the clerk of the course has events, set to run concurrently from Sunday until 29 August, will get under way on the 37.2mile (60km) Mountain Course government announced the Classic TT would be re-introduced for 2025 at the end of last year, with the MGP programme expanded from nine to 13 days in an effort to attract more motorsport fans to the Thompson said the weather forecast for the race period was "really good, after a dismal few years" but a longer event meant there was "lots of room to use contingency plans" if needed. The revised schedule will see the racing will be split into two tranches, with the Supertwin, Supersport, Junior and Senior MGP races, on contemporary vehicles, set to take place first, on 23 and 25 will be followed by the Formula 1, Lightweight, Historic Junior, Historic Senior and Classic Senior TT races on 27 and 29 for the MGP is set to start proceedings, followed by sessions for the Classic classes, with Thompson saying "if we do lose sessions for whatever reason" there was "plenty of contingency for qualifying towards the bank holiday weekend, and [on] Tuesday and Thursday during the race schedule". First held alongside the MGP in 2013, the Classic TT brand was scrapped by the government after a review following the coronavirus clerk said he was pleased to see its return, adding race organisers had "listened to feedback" after the August festival was shortened to nine days in Thompson said the revamped schedule would give riders and spectators "plenty of downtime and more chance to explore the island", as well as enjoying the event."Each event complements each other," he explained."You have four races on modern bikes in the MGP, and then, for the Classic, you have iconic machines being ridden by some of the best riders in the world, like Michael Dunlop, Davy Todd, John McGuinness and Conor Cummins."For the pure bike enthusiast, to come to the Isle of Man and see their TT heroes on machines from the past – it's sights and sounds you can't describe," he around the course are due to close at 12:45 BST on Sunday and reopen no later than 18:00 BST. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
TT stars to return for rebranded classic races
A host of road racing stars are set to take to the Mountain Course once again next month for the return of the Classic TT TT race win record holder Michael Dunlop will be competing alongside fellow 2025 TT winners Dean Harrison and Davey Todd, who was also crowned Southern 100 solo champion this will see classic and vintage machinery compete in the Lightweight, Formula 1, Senior and Historic Junior and Senior classes on the 37.7-mile (61km) Isle of Man TT racing in August on the Isle of Man was last run in 2019, but the brand was withdrawn when road racing returned in 2022 following the coronavirus pandemic. At that point, classic racing was brought into the fold of the Manx Grand Prix races, which it had run alongside each year since previously said the change was part of a bid to boost visitor numbers to the island for the late summer notable names due to compete include 23-time TT winner John McGuinness, Southern 100 winners Mike Browne and Rob Hodson, and Manxmen Conor Cummins and Nathan for the MGP begins on 17 August, with Classic TT competitors due to get time on the course three days Classic TT races themselves will be held on 27 and 29 August. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook, external and X, external.
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Isle of Man TT: Racing set to resume after rest day
Racing is set to resume for the Isle of Man TT with a programme of three races following Thursday's rest on the 37.7-mile (61km) Mountain Course begins with the second Superstock race, which has been shortened to two laps, from 10:45 A18 Mountain Road is set to close at 09:00, with roads on the lower section shutting at 10:00 on what will be the penultimate race day of the two-week qualifying and racing have been severely disrupted by poor weather conditions. Friday's schedule includes the previously postposed second sidecar race, which has also been truncated. Friday's race schedule 10:45 - Superstock TT Race 2 (2 Laps)13:00 - Sidecar TT Race 2 (2 Laps)15:00 - Senior Practice Lap16:15 - Supertwin TT Race 2 (3 Laps) As Friday is a public holiday on the Isle of Man, lower roads around the course do not have to be opened between 17:00 and 18:00 so can remain closed until 21:30. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Opening day of Isle of Man TT shortened by weather
The first day of the 2025 Isle of Man TT has been shortened due to the afternoon's forecasted rain around the 37.7 mile (61km) Mountain Course are being closed to allow for a speed controlled lap for newcomers followed by a free practice the afternoon's qualifying session has been scrapped by the clerk of the course due to the expected roads around the course are due to be re-opened by 14:45 BST. Schedule 10:40 - Newcomers Speed Controlled Lap10:55 - Supersport, Supertwin (1 lap, untimed)11:15 - Superbike, Superstock (1 lap, untimed)11:40 - Sidecar (1 lap, untimed)12:05 - Supersport, Supertwin (1 lap, untimed)12:25 - Superbike, Superstock (1 lap, untimed)12:40 - Sidecar (1 lap, untimed) People have been reminded that the Mountain Road will remain one way in the direction of Douglas once it reopens.A ban on cycling on the A18 is also in place throughout the for the event is scheduled to run until Friday, with racing due to follow from Saturday until 7 June. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Isle of Man TT 2025 - all you need to know
The Isle of Man TT presents the most demanding challenge for riders and machines in motorcycle road racing and the 2025 edition of the event is now upon us. Held on closed public roads over the unforgiving 37.73-mile Mountain Course, the TT is regarded as the pinnacle of the sport and those who win, and compete in, the renowned races are held in the highest esteem in the motorsport world. This year's meeting takes place from Monday, 26 May to Saturday, 7 June, with the first five days dedicated to practice and qualifying and the rest to racing. With the two-wheeled machines about to rev into action, BBC Sport looks ahead and brings you all you need to know. Practices Monday 26 May - all roads closed from 10:00 - Morning free practice and afternoon qualifying Tuesday 27 May - all roads closed from 18:00 - Evening qualifying Wednesday 28 May - all roads closed from 18:00 - Evening qualifying Thursday 29 May - all roads closed from 18:00 - Evening qualifying Friday 30 May - all roads closed from 12:30 - Afternoon qualifying Races Saturday 31 May - Supersport TT race one (4 laps), 10:45 Sidecar TT race one (3 laps), 14:00 Sunday 1 June - Superbike TT (6 laps), 13:30 Tuesday 3 June - Superstock TT race one (3 laps), 10:45 Supertwin TT race one (4 laps), 14:00 Wednesday 4 June - Supersport TT race two (4 laps), 10:45 Sidecar TT race two (3 laps), 14:00 Friday 6 June - Superstock race two (3 laps), 10:45 Supertwin race two (4 laps), 14:00 Saturday 7 June - Senior TT (6 laps), 10:45 *All timings are subject to change Michael Dunlop set a new record for TT wins last year by taking his tally to 29 and is strongly fancied to add to that total this year as he takes part in all eight solo races. The 36-year-old switches from Honda to BMW this year for the Superbike, Senior and Superstock races and to a Ducati V2 for the Supersport races, of which he has won a record 13 and the past six runnings. The Northern Ireland rider has previously won races on BMW, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Paton machinery so a potential success for the Italian manufacturer in the Supersport races would add another marque to that list and give Ducati their first TT win since 1995. He warmed up for the TT by claiming a hat-trick at the recent North West 200. Peter Hickman again campaigns BMW, Triumph and Yamaha machinery in the various classes, with his 1,000cc efforts this year coming under the banner of the 8TEN Racing team, after ending his association with FHO Racing. The Lincolnshire rider, a 14-time winner, took just one triumph last year, in the Superbike class, along with three second places in the Supertwins (two) and the Superstock. The 38-year-old is the absolute lap record holder, with a lap speed of 136.358mph achieved on his Superstock BMW in 2023. Davey Todd took his maiden TT victory in the Superstock class 12 months ago and followed that up with a triumph in the blue riband Senior. Another treble winner at the NW200, the Yorkshireman is Hickman's team-mate and co-owner with their 8TEN Racing team on BMWs, and campaigns a Honda and a Paton in the Supersports and Supertwins respectively for Padgett's Racing. Three-time winner Dean Harrison is in his second year with Honda Racing for all the 'big bike' races. plus the Supersport category, and will aim for more strong finishes after already accumulating 30 podium finishes to date, three of those wins. His last victory came in the 2019 Senior. Other names to look out for include two-time British Superbike champion Josh Brookes, who is competing in a third straight TT for the first time, 23-time TT winner John McGuinness, Conor Cummins, Ian Hutchinson, James Hillier, Paul Jordan, Mike Browne and David Johnson. Superbike - Michael Dunlop, 2024, Honda, 135.97mph Superstock - Peter Hickman, 2023, BMW, 136.358 (absolute course record) Supersport - Michael Dunlop, 2023, Yamaha, 130.403 Supertwin - Michael Dunlop, 2018, Paton, 122.750 Sidecars - Ben and Tom Birchall, 2023, Honda, 120.645 Fastest lap by a newcomer - Glenn Irwin, 2022, Honda, 129.85mph Fastest lap by a female rider - Jenny Tinmouth, 2020, 119.945 Superbike - 1 Peter Hickman; 2 Davey Todd; 3 Dean Harrison Senior - 1 Davey Todd; 2 Josh Brookes; 3 Dean Harrison Superstock - 1 Davey Todd; 2 Peter Hickman; 3 Michael Dunlop Supersport one - 1 Michael Dunlop; 2 Davey Todd; 3 Dean Harrison Supersport two - 1 Michael Dunlop; 2 Dean Harrison; 3 Davey Todd Supertwins one - 1 Michael Dunlop; 2 Peter Hickman; 3 Dominic Herbertson Supertwins two - 1 Michael Dunlop; 2 Peter Hickman; 3 Mike Browne Sidecar one - 1 Ryan and Callum Crowe; 2 Peter Founds/Jevan Walmsley; 3 Alan Founds/Rhys Gibbons Sidecar two - 1 Ryan and Callum Crowe; 2 Ben Birchall/Kevin Rousseau; 3 Dave Molyneux/Jake Roberts *Superstock race two was cancelled 29 - Michael Dunlop 29; 26 - Joey Dunlop; 23 - John McGuinness; 16 - Ian Hutchinson; 14 - Mike Hailwood, Peter Hickman; 12 - Bruce Anstey, Ian Lougher; 11 - Steve Hislop, Phillip McCallen 1 Peter Hickman (Eng) 136.358mph 2 Michael Dunlop (NI) 135.970 3 Davey Todd (Eng) 135.664 4 Dean Harrison (Eng) 135.185 5 Josh Brookes (Aus) 134.056 6 Conor Cummins (IOM) 133.116 7 Ian Hutchinson (Eng) 133.115 8 James Hillier (Eng) 132.703 9 John McGuinness (Eng) 132.701 10 Jamie Coward (Eng) 132.696
