By * Lightweight, Historic Senior, Historic Junior Classic TT entry numbers are below fifty.
* Sole Ducati pilot in the Supersport/Senior Manx GP races is French newcomer Nicolas Therouin.
* Marcus ‘Spartacus’ Simpson, new Classic SBK ride is Duckshaw Racing’s ZXR 750 Kawasaki.
* Bimota Classic Racing’s Sam West is the only non-Honda/Kawasaki/Yamaha powered rider amongst the Lightweight Classic TT field.
* Armoy Super Twins race victor x2 Paul Jordan, has signed on for marshalling duties!
* Guest of Honour for this year’s Manx Grand Prix is Wayne Dinham, the 1975 Junior MGP winner.
* Senior/Supersport MGP IOM representatives total six.
* Ulster Road Race Superbike Champion Michael Sweeney’s Lightweight Classic TT mount, CSC Racing/IMS Ltd TZ 250 Yamaha, is being prepared by Goole real road racing great, Phil Harvey.
* Oliver’s Mount CB500 Champion Bailey Harker has plans to make his Mountain Course racing bow in 2026.
* Holding the 2025 Manx GP Event Secretary role is Stacey Moore.
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
