By Although widely anticipated and to no one’s obvious surprise, next year’s TT Races will officially feature for the first time in the event’s illustrious history, a ten-race schedule.
Practice week action commences on the 29th May and runs through to Friday 2nd of June, before race week enters the horizon.
In contrast to each TT since 2005, the Superbike class won’t open racing proceedings, instead on Saturday 3rd June, it’s Supersport exponents alongside Sidecar pilots.
The Superbikes then take centre stage the following day (4th June) before a rest day ensues for competitors.
Tuesday 6th June, features opening Superstock, Super Twins race proceedings, Wednesday 7th June features second Supersport, Sidecar races.
Breaking with tradition, the blue riband Senior class in 2023 will take place on Saturday 10th June, with Friday’s racing focused upon the second Superstock, Super Twins encounters.
As in 2022, the electric machinery-based TT Zero class doesn’t feature across the race week itinerary.
The confirmed practice/race week schedule for next year’s Isle of Man TT, reads as follows:
(Lap distances per race still to be confirmed)
Practice Week:
Monday 29th May:
Roads close – 09:30 AM-4:30 PM
Morning/Afternoon practice sessions
Tuesday 30th May:
Roads close – 6:00-9:30 PM
Evening practice
Wednesday 31st May:
Roads close – 6:00-9:30 PM
Evening practice
Thursday 1st June:
Roads close – 6:00-9:30 PM
Evening practice
Friday 2nd June:
Roads close – 12:00-4:30 PM
Afternoon practice
Race Week:
Saturday 3rd June:
Roads close – 09:30-4:30 PM
Supersport Race 1
Sidecar Race 1
Sunday 4th June:
Roads close – 1:00-6:15 PM
Superbike Race
Tuesday 6th June:
Roads close – 09:30-4:55 PM
Superstock Race 1
Super Twins Race 1
Wednesday 7th June:
Roads close – 09:30-4:30 PM
Supersport Race 2
Sidecar Race 2
Friday 9th June:
Roads close – 09:30-4:40 PM
Superstock Race 2
Super Twins Race 2
Saturday 10th June:
Roads close – 09:30-3:15 PM
Senior Race
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
