By Drum roll, drum roll, it’s almost time for the opening Cock O’The North of this decade.
Timed practice, qualifying sessions open proceedings on Saturday before racing commences with the first of three, RST Supersport (A) races.
In total 20 races are due to take place, covering nine different classes featuring TT 2023 podium finishers, Manx GP winners and rapidly improving next generation closed roads exponents.
The present 2023 Cock O’The North itinerary, reads as follows:
1st July:
Practice sessions running order:
Newcomers – 3 Laps
Super Twins – 3 Laps
Lightweights – 3 Laps
Supersport Group 1 – 3 Laps
Supersport Group 2 – 3 Laps
Sidecars – 3 Laps
Classic Superbike/SuperMono – 3 Laps
Qualifying sessions running order:
Super Twins
Lightweights
Supersport Group 1
Supersport Group 2
Sidecars
Classic Superbike/SuperMono
Races running order:
RST Supersport A Race 1 – 8 Laps
RST Supersport B Race 1 – 6 Laps
Motul Classic Superbike/SuperMono Race 1 – 6 Laps
JMS Group Lightweights Race 1 – 6 Laps
Arai Super Twins Race 1 – 6 Laps
BDS Motorcycles Sidecars Race 1 – 6 Laps
Cock O’The North Race 1 – 8 Laps
2nd July:
Warm Up sessions running order:
Supersport Group 1 – 3 Laps
Supersport Group 2 – 3 Laps
Lightweights – 3 Laps
Classic Superbike/SuperMono – 3 Laps
Sidecars – 3 Laps
Super Twins – 3 Laps
Races running order:
RST Supersport A Race 2 – 8 Laps
RST Supersport B Race 2 – 6 Laps
Motul Classic Superbike/SuperMono Race 2 – 6 Laps
JMS Group Lightweights Race 2 – 6 Laps
Arai Super Twins Race 2 – 6 Laps
BDS Motorcycles Sidecars Race 2 – 6 Laps
Cock O’The North Race 2 – 8 Laps
RST Supersport A Race 3 – 8 Laps
RST Supersport B Race 3 – 6 Laps
BDS Motorcycles Sidecars Race 3 – 6 Laps
Arai Super Twins Race 3 – 6 Laps
JMS Group Lightweights Race 3 – 6 Laps
Motul Classic Superbike/SuperMono Race 3 – 6 Laps
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
