Kenny Hinck from Germany is aiming to make his Manx grand prix debut next year. Kenny is a regular competitor in the International road racing championship competing in road race events across Europe.
Thomas Gottschalk is aiming to return to the Manx grand prix next year. This year Thomas made his Manx grand prix debut and finished in the top 15 of the newcomers A race.
Trickbits FBM performance are returning to the Manx grand prix next year and are looking to run up to three riders in the team. This year John Simpson won on the teams Triumph 675 Daytona supersport bike in the senior Manx grand prix.
Seasoned Irish national road racer John Walsh may make his Manx grand prix debut next year. This season John has been competing in the International road racing championship riding a Honda Fireblade superbike.
For next year the Manx grand prix has been given international road race status. The event in recent years has seen many overseas riders take part in particular in the newcomers races.