Attentions within the pure roads’ scene turn back this week towards the Isle of Man, for the new-look, returning Manx Grand Prix.
The nine-day meet has attracted entries from a whole host of TT stars, highly rated next generation roads talent and ambitious Mountain Course newcomers.
Competitive action gets underway on Sunday afternoon, with the opening practice session beginning with the newcomers speed-controlled laps, which is hoped to commence from 1:30 PM.
The at present full practice, race schedule for the 2022 Manx Grand Prix, reads as follows:
21st August:
12:45 PM – Roads close
1:30 PM – Newcomers speed controlled lap
1:45 PM – Senior/Classic Superbike practice
3:30 PM – Classic Senior/Lightweight/Junior practice
6:00 PM – Roads re-open
22nd August:
6:00 PM – Roads close
6:20 PM – Senior/Classic Superbike practice
7:10 PM – Classic Senior/Lightweight/Junior practice
9:00 PM – Roads re-open
23rd August:
6:00 PM – Roads close
6:20 PM – Senior/Classic Superbike practice
7:10 PM – Classic Senior/Lightweight/Junior practice
9:00 PM – Roads re-open
24th August:
6:00 PM – Roads close
6:20 PM – Senior/Classic Superbike practice
7:10 PM – Classic Senior/Lightweight/Junior practice
9:00 PM – Roads re-open
25th August:
6:00 PM – Roads close
6:20 PM – Senior/Classic Superbike practice
7:10 PM – Classic Senior/Lightweight/Junior practice
9:00 PM – Roads re-open
26th August:
12:30 PM – Roads close
1:00 PM – Senior/Classic Superbike practice
2:40 PM – Lightweight race – 4 Laps
4:30 PM – Roads re-open
27th August:
11:00 AM – Roads close
11:30 AM – Solo warm up lap
12:45 PM – Classic Senior race – 4 Laps
3:15 PM – Junior race – 4 Laps
9:00 PM – Roads re-open
29th August:
09:30 AM – Roads close
10:15 AM – Solo warm up lap
11:30 AM – Senior race – 4 Laps
2:15 PM – Classic Superbike race – 4 Laps
9:00 PM – Roads re-open
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou