A host of yesteryear machinery specialists are confirmed to sample the 2018 Pre TT Classic Races, with early entrants including Irish roads front runner Barry Davidson, veteran racer Les Trotter and Classic TT mainstay Meredydd Owen.
Others to quickly put in an entry for the meeting which celebrates it’s 30th anniversary this year, include Alec Whitwell, Terry Kermode and persistent event front runner Steve Ferguson.
Looking towards the prospective Sidecar field, the likes of Tony Thirkell, Howard Langham and debutant David Tibbles are set to be joined by TZ 700 Ireson Yamaha mounted, 17 times TT winner Dave Molyneux and Benjamin Binns, who’s hugely looking forward to making his return to roads competition at Billown.
Photo by Jim Gibson
Consistently growing in stature, the Pre TT Classic Races which once again carries title sponsorship from Blackford Financial Services has over the last 30 years, established itself as one of the most important classic race meeting’s worldwide.
Expect the exposure of this great event to continue to grow in 2018, with top class racing complimented by large crowds and an abundance of truly iconic machines.
Words by Stevie Rial