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Manx Grand Prix starts today

Tuesday, 28 August 2018 06:34

Roads close following rescheduled races

The Manx Grand Prix starts today, after the Classic TT concluded with Dean Harrison's win in yesterday's Superbike race.

Roads will close at 11.30am today (Tuesday) after part of yesterday's racing at the Festival of Motorcycling was rescheduled due to bad weather.

Manx Grand Prix newcomers will now race at 12.15pm this afternoon, without any practice laps.

And following the newcomers there'll be a two lap practice for MGP Seniors, Juniors, Lightweights, Ultra-Lightweights starting at 2.40pm.

Roads due to reopen no later than 4.15pm.

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