Isle of Man closes roads for revised Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:52 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Roads on the Isle of Man will remain closed on August 28 to accommodate a revised schedule for the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix races. The major overhaul includes an additional evening closure from 18:00 to 21:00 to help facilitate the event's completion by Tuesday rather than Friday, due to anticipated rain. Qualifying has faced disruptions from inclement weather, prompting organizers to move the entire race program forward. The schedule now includes four MGP and six Classic TT races over four consecutive days. Tuesday's events will feature a classic sidecar parade lap and a commemorative parade for motorcycling legend John McGuinness.
- •Road closure began at 09:30 BST and extends until 21:00.
- •Revised schedule aims to avoid cancellation of five races.
- •Qualifying events faced significant disruptions due to rain.
- •Events now set to conclude on August 29 instead of August 31.
- •A parade marking 30 years of John McGuinness racing is scheduled.
- 10:52 AMYahoo Sports — Revised race schedule means two roads closures
"An evening road closure is planned under revised timings for the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT races.
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