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Yesterday evening, the 2026 Manx Grand Prix (103rd Anniversary) entry process, officially opened.
Riders to already openly state their intention to trek back to IOM shores in August, include:
Cowton Racing’s William Grant, Leon Murphy, Roadhouse Macau team’s Brandon Kavanagh, Luke Blevins.
Galashiels Johnny Stewart, Stuart Clotworthy, Richard Kay, Dave Thomas, last year’s speediest newcomer, Port St Mary’s Grant Thomson.
Anticipated Mountain Course debutants Bailey Harker (Cowton Racing), Illiam Quayle (Team ILR with Frog Vehicle Developments), Thomas ‘Uccio’ Altendorfer, Danish Superbike Champion August Kroon, Sweden’s top international road racer Markus Karlsson and Reckle55 Racing team’s Ashley Robson.
Sub 180 days now till new heroes are-crowned, upcoming talents enhance their reputations.
As in 2025, this year’s MGP (intertwined with the Classic TT – 16th-24th August) races number totals four with Sportbike (three-laps, previously titled Super Twins), Supersport (four-laps), Junior (three-laps), Senior (four-laps) contests.
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
