Road racing events scheduled for Isle of Man later this month
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:18 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Isle of Man prepares for the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix, starting with qualifying on August 16 at 13:30 BST. Top riders, including Michael Dunlop and John McGuinness, will participate in these prestigious motorcycle races on the 37.7-mile Mountain Course. The events will unfold from August 16 to 28, with scheduled road closures and contingency periods for potential weather disruptions. A series of qualifying sessions are set, leading up to the race week, where ongoing adjustments for adverse conditions may be necessary.
- •Qualifying starts August 16 with speed-controlled laps for newcomers.
- •Classic TT features top riders on vintage machines.
- •Manx Grand Prix historically serves as a feeder event for the Isle of Man TT.
- •Road closures will be in place during the events from August 16 to 28.
- •Contingency periods are scheduled in case of weather disruptions.
- 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — At a glance: Road racing set to return to the Isle of Man
"All the road closures and contingency periods for the 2026 Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix.
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