After several months away from roads competition, many of the world’s best International Road Racers return to competitive action this week at the Suncity Group Macau Grand Prix.
The 27 rider entry consisting of a mix of proven front runners, rising stars, new overseas talent, IRRC Champions and seasoned event exponents is one of the most diverse assembled in recent times.
It’s an early start for riders on Thursday morning, with the first practice session scheduled to get underway from 7:30 AM local time.
Photo by ID
The battle for pole position spoils begins in the mid afternoon with the opening timed qualifying session, that’s scheduled for a 4:05 PM start time.
Whilst Q2 takes place on Friday morning (07:30 AM), as racers jostle for ideal starting spots ahead of Saturday’s 12 lap race.
The full practice, qualifying, race schedule for the 2019 Suncity Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, is as follows:
14th November:
06:00 AM Roads close
07:30-08:30 AM Free practice
4:05-4:50 PM First qualifying
15th November:
06:00 AM Roads close
07:30-08:15 AM Second qualifying
16th November:
06:00 AM Roads close
11:50-12:10 PM Race warm up session
3:55-4:55 PM Suncity Group Macau Grand Prix – 12 laps
Words by Stevie Rial