Isle of Man chiefs confirm ‘new look’ Manx GP and Classic TT

Isle of Man chiefs have today confirmed plans for a ‘new look’ Manx Grand Prix in 2022.

An announcement this morning follows a review undertaken by earlier this year by the Manx Motor Cycle Club and Department for Enterprise working closely with other stakeholders critical to the delivery of the event including the TT Marshals Association, Manx Road Racing Medical Services and ACU Events Ltd.

The review was designed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Manx Grand Prix, which is set to celebrate its centenary in 2023. Factors considered as part of the review included:

Analysis of the delivery costs and the benefits to the local economy The impact road closures required to stage the event had on residents and businesses Safety risk management The provision of sufficient marshalling cover for the full event duration Fan, media and industry relevance, and the continuous need to attract new fans The new look for the event will bring to an end the use of the Classic TT designation, with a five-race programme planned featuring a range of classes for modern and classic machinery all held under the Manx Grand Prix title.

The Manx GP will be more closely aligned to the TT, with the Senior and Junior Races, for Supersport and Supertwin machines respectively, operating to similar (but not identical) specifications as seen at the TT, giving riders the opportunity to achieve their goals on the TT course.

The Classic Manx Grand Prix races will build on the Island’s reputation for high profile classic motorcycle racing, with the world’s best teams and many of the leading TT competitors expected to take part.

“Having continually evolved since its inception in 1923, these latest set of developments announced today for the Manx