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TT Sportbike Regulations (from 2027)

The Isle of Man TT has officially called time on 14 years of Supertwin machinery, locking in full Sportbike regulations from TT 2027. Moving away from runaway build costs and bespoke exotica, the switch introduces a proven Balance of Performance formula aligned with the British National Championship—promising tighter grids, major factory backing, and an affordable, direct runway to the Mountain Course for the next generation of road racers.

September 18, 2026

Motorcycle Road Racing, Motorcycling, Motorsports, news, Sports

2026 South West Road Races Cancelled

Due to a failed course safety inspection the 2026 Athena Road races have been cancelled. Following the cancellation the Public Relations Officer and President of the Club have both resigned…

September 9, 2026

Events, Motorcycle Road Racing, Motorcycling, Motorsports, news, Road Racing Results, Sports, Tourism

2026 Classic TT Results :

pt Relive the high-octane action from the 2026 Classic TT on the Isle of Man Mountain Course. From Michael Dunlop’s record-breaking hat-trick and John McGuinness’s milestone

August 31, 2026

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2026 Manx Grand Prix Results

Johnny Stewart etched his name into Isle of Man road racing folklore at the 2026 Manx Grand Prix, claiming a historic four-race clean sweep across the Sportbike, Supersport, Junior, and Senior classes. Catch up on all the qualifying highlights, record lap speeds, and complete race podiums from an unforgettable week on the Mountain Course.

August 30, 2026

2017 Manx GP : Friday 1st September 2017 : Senior Manx Grand Prix Starting List & Schedule :

August 31, 2017

The start list for the Senior Manx Grand Prix has now been published, along with the final qualifying lap times. In an interesting innovation the full grid will line up in qualifying lap order for the blue riband event, including the top twenty. Friday’s race schedule is as follows: Friday 1st September – Senior Manx …

Isle of Man 2017 Classic TT & Manx GP : REVISED SCHEDULE – RACE DAY TWO : 29th August 2017

August 29, 2017

REVISED SCHEDULE – RACE DAY TWO – 29/08/2017 ISLE OF MAN FESTIVAL OF MOTORCYCLING : TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST 2017 :

Manx GP and Classic TT Number Plates / Colour Schemes

August 26, 2017

With so many categories racing in the Manx GP and Classic TT events I have pulled this information from the ‘Regulations Supplement’ book for easy reference (and in case you were not aware.) Now you will be able to easily identify a motorcycle, the class and the event it is racing in just by its …

Statement from The Dundrod & District Motorcycle Club : 21/08/2017 – Gavin Lupton

August 21, 2017

Rest in Peace Gavin Lupton. It is with much sadness that the Dundrod & District Motorcycle Club has learned that English rider Gavin Lupton has succumbed to the injuries he sustained during the Dundrod 150 Challenge race on Thursday 10th August. The 37 year old from Otley in West Yorkshire came off his bike at …

Carole Nash East Coast Racing Festival : 9th – 10th September 2017 at Killalane

August 20, 2017

The East Coast Motorcycling Club is delighted to announce that they are running 2017’s Irish road race finale. The circuit previously run as Killalane road races, which was the traditional road race season closer, is now the Carole Nash East Coast Racing Festival.

The End of an Era: a night of appreciation for Dr Fred MacSorley : 22nd September 2017

August 20, 2017

A gala black tie event in appreciation for the work of Dr Fred MacSorley. Proceeds of tickets and auction will go towards the work of the MCUI Medical Team.