2022 TT Races Prize Fund :
2023 UPDATE : Changes have been made to the prize structure and overall prize pools for 2023. Full details are available which can be found in the 2023 post which can be found here : https://tbni.blog/2023/03/15/2023-tt-races-prize-fund/
One of the most read posts annually since 2017 on this site is the Winners’ Payout Details (with over 78,000 unique hits at the time of writing) and since 2017 I have updated annually it with the latest information from the current Regulations Booklet. You can read the entire 2022 book here : (may not be available after 2022) :
https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/iom-tt-races-2022/tt_regulations_2022_v2.pdf
If the official link above is not working then an archived copy is available here : https://tbni.blog/downloads/tt_regulations_2022_v2.pdf
But if you are just here to see the 2022 Isle of Man TT Prize Breakdown and how much the competitors stand to win in each class then please read on.
Superbike TT Race :
The specification for entries into the Superbike TT race are :
- Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 4 cylinders 4-stroke
- Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 3 cylinders 4-stroke
- Over 850 cc up to 1200 cc 2 cylinders 4-stroke
- The minimum weight is 165 kg
Superbike TT category 1st position holder gets a total of £18,000. From 1st to 6th position racers get paid every lap but on the 6th lap, 1 to 20th position racers get paid. the total amount of Superbike TT Race is £57,400.
Sidecar TT Race 1 :
Sidecar TT race 1 is one of the 2 category races. There are 3 laps in this race. The 1st position holder gets an amount of £9,000. A total amount of £30,050 given through Sidecar TT Race 1.
The specification of Sidecar TT Race is: 501 – 600 cc, 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, Production-based motorcycle engine sidecars can participate.
Superstock TT Race :
The specifications for entries for the Superstock TT Race are :
- Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 4 cylinders 4-stroke
- Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 3 cylinders 4-stroke
- Over 850 cc up to 1200 cc 2 cylinders 4-stroke
- Minimum (Dry) Weight 170 kg
The 1st position holder of the Superstock TT race gets £8,000. For each lap, the riders paid consistently. A total amount of £22,700 prize fund given throughout the Superstock TT Race.
Supersport TT Race 1 :
The specifications for entries into the Supersport TT race are:
- Over 400 cc up to 600 cc 4 cylinders 4-stroke
- Over 600 cc up to 675 cc 3 cylinders 4-stroke
- Over 600 cc up to 750 cc 2 cylinders 4-stroke
- Minimum Weight 161 kg
The first finisher gets paid a total of 9,000 pounds for all four laps. A total amount of £29,050 is given through the Supersport TT Race 1. The race contains 4 laps with each lap prize money.
Supersport TT Race 2 :
All the facts, rules and prize money distribution are the same as Supersport TT Race 1.
Supertwin Race :
The specifications for entries into the Supertwin TT race are:
- Machines must comply with general technical rules as per ACU Standing Regulations and 2019 Isle of Man TT race regulations.
- Any four-stroke twin-cylinder motorcycle originally sold for road use with a water-cooled engine of up to 650 cc engine capacity.
- Eligible machines must be from models homologated for UK road use 2009 or later.
- Minimum weight 161 kilograms.
The Supertwin TT Race has 4 laps, the 1st position holder gets a total of £5,000 and the total prize mone of this race is £17,400.
Sidecar TT Race 2 :
All the facts, rules and prize money distribution are the same as Sidecar TT Race 1.
Senior TT Race :
The specifications for entries into the Sidecar TT race are:
- Machines must comply with general technical rules as per ACU Standing Regulations and 2015 Isle of Man TT regulations.
- Engine Types
- 501 – 600 cc, 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, Production-based motorcycle engines.
The Senior TT Race has 6 long laps. On each lap, the top position holders gets the prize money. The 1st position holder gets a total of £18,000 and the total prize money amount of this race is £57,400.
Having had no TT Races since 2019 due to restrictions imposed by Covid 19 2022 will see the return of racing to the Isle of Man.
Here’s to a safe and successful Season for all involved!
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