Press Release : Manx Grand Prix – Race Programme for 2019

Important Announcement : Inclement weather is playing havoc with the practice and qualifying sessions.
Please follow the below links for LIVE information.
Check out the Official Manx Grand Prix Website here : https://www.manxgrandprix.org
Check out the Official Classic TT Website here : https://www.iomtt.com/classic-tt
Useful Twitter Feeds for live updates :
- https://www.twitter.com/manxgrandprix
- https://www.twitter.com/ttracesofficial
- http://www.twitter.com/acugary (Clerk of the Course)
Please note the schedules may change at very short notice. Stay up to date using the links above.
The information below is not live and will or has already changed!
Scroll to the bottom of this article for the 2019 CLASSIC TT & MANX GRAND PRIX Provisional Qualifying and Race Programme
Following the success of the 2018 MGP races, the organisers, The Manx Motor Cycle Club, will retain the same programme for 2019. This will see things kick off with the Newcomers’ race on bank holiday Monday 26th August 2019.
Wednesday of race week will see the Junior MGP Race with the first of the two Lightweight/Ultra-lightweight races in the afternoon. Friday features the second Lightweight/Ultra-lightweight races in the morning, followed by the grand finale of the Senior MGP Race bringing the event to a close in the afternoon.
Once again, the Lightweight race will feature the popular 650cc twin cylinder machines, and the Ultra-lightweight race, the 400cc, 125cc and Moto 3 bikes.
The club has decided to buck the trend and retain the class for 400 and 125cc bikes at a time when many race organisers have dropped the category.
Manx Motor Cycle Club chairman, Peter Maddocks said: ‘We felt it was appropriate for us to retain the smaller capacity class as it offers an opportunity for younger new riders to enter the event and get them interested in competing on the Mountain Course.’
Any newcomers wishing to be considered for the 2019 event should register their interest by email to heather@mgp.co.im
Practices for the 2019 Manx Grand Prix start on Saturday, August 17th and the event finishes with the Senior race on Friday, August 30th.
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The Official Manx GP Races Website can be found here : https://manxgrandprix.org
2019 CLASSIC TT & MANX GRAND PRIX
Provisional Qualifying and Race Programme
Saturday 17th August :
Roads Close at 1700 hrs until no later than 2100 hrs
17:20 – 17:45hrs MGP & Classic TT Newcomers (speed controlled) (untimed)
17:35 – 18:30hrs MGP Senior / MGP Junior / CTT Lightweight / CTT Superbike (No Newcomers)
18:35 -19:30hrs CTT Junior / CTT Senior / MGP Lightweight & Ultra Lightweight (No Newcomers)
19:35 – 20:00hrs All Newcomers (untimed) and selected experienced riders
Monday 19th August :
Roads Close at 1800 hrs until no later than 2100 hrs
18:20 – 19:05hrs MGP Senior / MGP Junior / CTT Lightweight / CTT Superbike
19:10 -19:45hrs CTT Junior / CTT Senior / MGP Lightweight & Ultra Lightweight (No Newcomers)
19:48 – 20:00hrs All MGP Newcomers and selected experienced riders
Tuesday 20th August :
Roads Close at 1800 hrs until no later than 2100 hrs
18:20 – 19:10hrs MGP Senior / MGP Junior / CTT Lightweight / CTT Superbike / Newcomers A
19:15 – 20:00hrs CTT Junior/ CTT Senior / MGP Lightweight & Ultra Lightweight/NewcomersB
Wednesday 21st August :
Roads Close at 1800 hrs until no later than 2100 hrs
18:20 – 19:10hrs MGP Senior / MGP Junior / CTT Lightweight / CTT Superbike / Newcomers A
19:15 – 20:00hrs CTT Junior/CTT Senior / MGP Lightweight & Ultra Lightweight/Newcomers B
Thursday 22nd August :
Roads Close at 1800 hrs until no later than 2100 hrs
18:20 – 19:10hrs MGP Senior / MGP Junior / CTT Lightweight / CTT Superbike / Newcomers A
19:15 – 20:00hrs CTT Junior/CTT Senior / MGP Lightweight & Ultra Lightweight/Newcomers B
Friday 23rd August :
Roads Close at 1800 hrs until no later than 2100 hrs
18:20 – 19:10hrs CTT Junior/CTT Senior / MGP Lightweight & Ultra Lightweight/Newcomers B
19:15 – 20:00hrs MGP Senior / MGP Junior / CTT Lightweight / CTT Superbike / Newcomers A
RACE DAY 1
Saturday 24th August :
Roads Close at 1100 hrs until no later than 2100 hrs
11:30hrs Bennetts Senior Classic TT Race 4 laps
13:25hrs MGP Senior / MGP Junior / All MGP Newcomers Qualifying 2 laps
13:55hrs CTT Junior / CTT Superbike Qualifying 1 lap
15:30hrs Dunlop Lightweight Classic TT Race 4 laps
17:20hrs MGP Lightweight & Ultra Lightweight / All MGP Newcomers Qualifying 2 laps
RACE DAY 2
Monday 26th August :
Roads Close at 0930 hrs until no later than 2100 hrs
10:15hrs Junior Classic TT Race 4 laps
13:00hrs Classic Racer Magazine Classic TT Lap of Honour 1 lap
14:15hrs RST Superbike Classic TT Race 4 laps
16:15hrs Manx Grand Prix Newcomers A Race 4 laps
Manx Grand Prix Newcomers B Race 4 laps
Manx Grand Prix Newcomers C Race3 Laps
18:20hrs MGP Senior/MGP Junior/MGP Lightweight & Ultra Lightweight Qualifying 2 laps (No Newcomers)
RACE DAY 3
Wednesday 28th August :
Roads Close at 0930 hrs until no later than 1700hrs and if required then 1800 to 2100hrs
10:15hrs Junior Manx Grand Prix Race 4 laps
13:15hrs Lightweight Manx Grand Prix Race 1 4 laps
Ultra Lightweight Manx Grand Prix Race 1 3 laps
15:15hrs MGP Senior Qualifying 1 lap
(Machines raced in the Junior Race may NOT be used in this practice)
15:20hrs Lightweight & Ultra Lightweight Manx Grand Prix Qualifying 1 lap
(Machines raced in the Lightweight/Ultra Lightweight Race 1 may NOT
be used in this practice)
RACE DAY 4
Friday 30th August :
Roads Close at 0930 hrs until no later than 1700hrs and if required then 1800 to 2100hrs
10:15hrs Lightweight Manx Grand Prix Race 2 4 laps
Ultra Lightweight Manx Grand Prix Race 2 3 laps
13:15hrsSenior Manx Grand Prix Race 4 laps
In the event of postponements the following road closures will apply
Sunday 18 August – Qualifying :
From 1245hrs to no later than 1830hrs
Thursday 22 August – Qualifying :
From 1230hrs to 1630hrs then 1800hrs to no later than 2100hrs
Friday 23 August – Qualifying :
From 1230hrs to 1630hrs then 1800hrs to no later than 2100hrs
Tuesday 27 August – Racing & Qualifying :
From 1130hrs to 1700hrs then 1800hrs to no later than 2100hrs
Thursday 29 August – Racing & Qualifying :
From 1130hrs to 1700hrs then 1800hrs to no later than 2100hrs
Saturday 31 August – Racing :
From 0930hrs to no later than 2100hrs