By UK, IOM, European, Worldwide roads scene super supporters, attentions this weekend, next week and the week after, turn towards the fabled, other worldly Mountain Course.
T-minus three days till the 103rd Anniversary Manx Grand Prix and the ninth Classic TT Races edition.
Both events have secured entries from a diverse, wide ranging pool of riders, with fourteen TT rostrum finishers, fifteen ‘130 Mph Club’ members, over thirty previous podium finishers amongst those competing.
Competitive expeditions, charge into fruition on Sunday afternoon, via newcomers’ speed-controlled laps, opening MGP qualifying sessions.
The full at present, 2026 Manx GP/Classic TT qualifying, race schedule, reads as follows:
16th August:
12:45 PM – Roads to close
1:30 PM – Newcomers mandatory speed controlled lap
1:45 PM – Junior/Sportbike Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
2:30 PM – Supersport/Senior Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
3:15 PM – Junior/Sportbike Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
4:05 PM – Supersport/Senior Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
17th August:
6:00 PM – Roads to close
6:30 PM – Supersport/Senior Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
7:15 PM – Junior/Sportbike Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
7:50 PM – Classic TT Qualifying – One Lap
18th August:
6:00 PM – Roads to close
6:30 PM – Supersport/Senior Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
7:15 PM – Junior/Sportbike Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
7:50 PM – Classic TT Qualifying – One Lap
19th August:
6:00 PM – Roads to close
6:30 PM – F1/Junior 600 Classic TT – Senior/Supersport Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
7:15 PM – Lightweight/Ultra Lightweight Classic TT – Junior/Sportbike Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
7:50 PM – Historic Senior/Historic Junior Classic TT Qualifying
20th August:
6:00 PM – Roads to close
6:30 PM – F1/Junior 600 Classic TT – Senior/Supersport Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
7:15 PM – Lightweight/Ultra Lightweight Classic TT – Junior/Sportbike Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
7:50 PM – Historic Senior/Historic Junior Classic TT Qualifying
21st August:
9:30 AM – Roads to close
10:15 AM – Historic Senior/Historic Junior Classic TT Qualifying
11:45 AM – Lightweight/Ultra Lightweight Classic TT – Junior/Sportbike Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
1:15 PM – F1/Junior 600 Classic TT – Senior/Supersport Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
22nd August:
09:30 AM – Roads to close
10:15 AM – Sportbike Manx GP Race – Three Laps
12:15 PM- Lightweight/Ultra Lightweight/Historic Senior/Historic Junior Classic TT Qualifying
2:15 PM – Supersport Manx GP Race – Four Laps
4:15 PM – F1/Junior 600 Classic TT Qualifying
24th August:
09:30 AM – Roads to close
10:15 AM – Junior Manx GP Race – Three Laps
12:45 PM – Senior Manx GP Race – Four Laps
3:00 PM – Historic Junior Classic TT Race – Three Laps
26th August:
09:30 AM – Roads to close
10:15 AM – F1 Classic TT Race – Three Laps
12:15 PM – Classic Sidecar Parade Lap
1:15 PM – Lightweight/Ultra Lightweight Classic TT Race – Three Laps
3:00 PM – Junior 600 Classic TT Race – Three Laps
28th August:
09:30 AM – Roads to close
10:15 AM – Historic Senior Classic TT Race – Three Laps
1:00 PM – Senior Classic TT Race – Four Laps
3:30 PM – John McGuinness MBE Parade Lap
Photo credit: Nick Wheeler
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
