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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Isle of Man TT 2025 prize money: How munch can be won during time trial races?
THE Isle of Man TT is BACK and riders will be able to enjoy the biggest combined prize pot ever! Race organisers have increased the winnings on offer in the six main events of the meet. After a dramatic week of qualifying, which included a big crash from 14-time race winner Peter Hickman, the racing is back on. Hundreds of riders and thousands of fans have arrived on the island in the Irish Sea to battle for top money as they race around country lanes at speeds of 130mph. What is the prize money for the Isle of Man TT 2025? The Isle of Man TT prize pot has seen a large increase from 2024 when it stood at around £240,000. Its overall pot is now sitting at a whopping £353,115. The Senior TT - which has been held almost continuously since 1911 - is the most lucrative race. The overall pot for that race is £88,725, with £26,250 going to the winner, an increase from the £25k on offer last year. The breakdown for all the races is below: 1st - £26,250 2nd - £15,750 3rd - £10,500 4th - £7,350 5th - £5,250 6th - £4,200 7th - £3,150 8th - £2,625 9th - £2,100 10th - £1,575 11th - £1,470 12th - £1,365 13th - £1,260 14th - £1,155 15th - £1,050 16th - £945 17th - £840 18th - £735 19th - £630 20th - £525 Superbike TT Race - total prize fund: £65,100 1st - £21,000 2nd - £12,600 3rd - £7,875 4th - £5,250 5th - £4,200 6th - £3,150 7th - £2,625 8th - £2,100 9th - £1,575 10th - £1,050 11th - £945 12th - £840 13th - £735 14th - £630 15th - £525 Supersport TT Races - total prize fund per race (2): £29,820 1st - £10,500 2nd - £6,300 3rd - £3,150 4th - £2,625 5th - £2,100 6th - £1,575 7th - £1,050 8th - £945 9th - £840 10th - £735 Superstock TT Races - total prize fund per race (2): £24,675 1st - £8,400 2nd - £6,300 3rd - £3,150 4th - £2,100 5th - £1,050 6th - £945 7th - £840 8th - £735 9th - £630 10th - £525 Sidecar TT Races - total prize fund per race (2): £24,675 1st - £8,400 2nd - £6,300 3rd - £3,150 4th - £2,100 5th - £1,050 6th - £945 7th - £840 8th - £735 9th - £630 10th - £525 Supertwin TT Races - total prize fund per race (2): £20,475 1st - £6,300 2nd - £4,200 3rd - £3,150 4th - £2,100 5th - £1,050 6th - £945 7th - £840 8th - £735 9th - £630 10th - £525 When is the Isle of Man TT 2025? Qualifying took place from May 26, with racing to start from Monday, June 2. Racing takes place every day - apart from Thursday, June 5, which is a contingency - until Saturday, June 7. The showpiece Senior TT takes place on that day. Roads close on the island daily from 9am to 5pm. Read our full schedule and results for more information on the 2025 Isle of Man TT. How can I watch the Isle of Man TT 2025? The Isle of Man TT will not be broadcast live anywhere. Instead, every race, qualifying event and practice session - plus behind-the-scenes access - can be watched live on TT+. Fans will need to purchase a subscription for £23.99. Alternatively, ITV4 have race highlights every night at 9pm.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Sunday's TT qualifying underway after delay
Sunday's qualifying session for the Isle of Man TT was delayed after rain showers in the east of the race schedule for the event, which had been due to begin on Saturday, was pushed back to Monday after a series of weather disruptions during the opening announced Sunday's road closures would be used for additional qualifying after poor visibility on the mountain section of the course brought Saturday's action to a the latest session was also hit by poor conditions on parts of the 37.7-mile (61km) TT course, with the start time pushed back to 14:30 BST while an inspection took place. Sunday's revised schedule 14:30 - Sidecar15:35 - Superbike and Superstock16:15 - Supersport and Supertwin Roads around the course are due to open no later than 18: year's event started on 26 May and is due to continue 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, external and X, external.
CBC
26-05-2025
- CBC
How far is it from one bus stop to another?
Fredericton Transit is eliminating some bus stops, a move it says will lead to faster bus trips and reduced emissions. But some riders say stretching the distance between stops may cause problems.
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
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
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 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 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 remainder of the period to the two-wheeled action about to rev into gear, BBC Sport looks ahead and brings you all you need to know. Practice and race schedule (times BST) PracticesMonday 26 May - all roads closed from 10:00 - Morning free practice and afternoon qualifyingTuesday 27 May - all roads closed from 18:00 - Evening qualifyingWednesday 28 May - all roads closed from 18:00 - Evening qualifyingThursday 29 May - all roads closed from 18:00 - Evening qualifyingFriday 30 May - all roads closed from 12:30 - Afternoon qualifyingRacesSaturday 31 May - Supersport TT race one (4 laps), 10:45Sidecar TT race one (3 laps), 14:00Sunday 1 June - Superbike TT (6 laps), 13:30Tuesday 3 June - Superstock TT race one (3 laps), 10:45Supertwin TT race one (4 laps), 14:00Wednesday 4 June - Supersport TT race two (4 laps), 10:45Sidecar TT race two (3 laps), 14:00Friday 6 June - Superstock race two (3 laps), 10:45Supertwin race two (4 laps), 14:00Saturday 7 June - Senior TT (6 laps), 10:45*All timings are subject to change Who are the likely winners? 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 in all eight solo 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 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 warmed up for the TT by claiming a hat-trick at the recent North West Hickman again campaigns BMW, Triumph and Yamaha machinery in the various classes, with his 1000cc efforts this year coming under the banner of the 8TEN Racing team, after ending his association with FHO 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 38-year-old is the absolute lap record holder, with a lap speed of 136.358mph achieved on his Superstock BMW in 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 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. Lap records Superbike - Michael Dunlop, 2024, Honda, 135.97mphSuperstock - Peter Hickman, 2023, BMW, 136.358 (absolute course record)Supersport - Michael Dunlop, 2023, Yamaha, 130.403Supertwin - Michael Dunlop, 2018, Paton, 122.750Sidecars - Ben and Tom Birchall, 2023, Honda, 120.645Fastest lap by a newcomer - Glenn Irwin, 2022, Honda, 129.85mphFastest lap by a female rider - Jenny Tinmouth, 2020, 119.945 2024 results Superbike - 1 Peter Hickman; 2 Davey Todd; 3 Dean HarrisonSenior - 1 Davey Todd; 2 Josh Brookes; 3 Dean HarrisonSuperstock - 1 Davey Todd; 2 Peter Hickman; 3 Michael DunlopSupersport one - 1 Michael Dunlop; 2 Davey Todd; 3 Dean HarrisonSupersport two - 1 Michael Dunlop; 2 Dean Harrison; 3 Davey ToddSupertwins one - 1 Michael Dunlop; 2 Peter Hickman; 3 Dominic HerbertsonSupertwins two - 1 Michael Dunlop; 2 Peter Hickman; 3 Mike BrowneSidecar one - 1 Ryan and Callum Crowe; 2 Peter Founds/Jevan Walmsley; 3 Alan Founds/Rhys GibbonsSidecar two - 1 Ryan and Callum Crowe; 2 Ben Birchall/Kevin Rousseau; 3 Dave Molyneux/Jake Roberts*Superstock race two was cancelled Most TT wins by solo riders 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 Fastest laps by individual riders 1 Peter Hickman (Eng) 136.358mph2 Michael Dunlop (NI) 135.9703 Davey Todd (Eng) 135.6644 Dean Harrison (Eng) 135.1855 Josh Brookes (Aus) 134.0566 Conor Cummins (IOM) 133.1167 Ian Hutchinson (Eng) 133.1158 James Hillier (Eng) 132.7039 John McGuinness (Eng) 132.70110 Jamie Coward (Eng) 132.696
