Friday, May 18 2012
Fans have reacted badly to the proposed changes to next year’s Manx Grand Prix which would see the event duration reduced from fourteen days to ten and transformed from a road race to a classic festival. After losses of £369,000, the Isle of Man’s Department of Economic Development decided that a revamped event would be [...]
Revised Manx Grand Prix Festival from 2013?
Posted: 01/05/12
After a fairly lengthy consultation process, the Isle of Man government has decided to launch proposals which would alter the Manx Grand Prix Festival from next year. If you’re planning on visiting this year, then don’t worry because 2012′s event is set to go ahead as planned. For all those who take in the Festival [...]
Kent Takes Honours in Manx Grand Prix Lightweight Division
Posted: 04/09/10
The last day of racing at the 2010, Manx Grand Prix suffered an hour’s postponement as mist was reported on the mountain part of the Isle of Man course. Phil Taubman, the Clerk of the Course said that the condition of the roads was good with no substantial moisture on the road surface but that [...]
Posted: 29/08/10
The conditions on the Isle of Man were once more reported as perfect for the sixth practice for the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, with dry track conditions and only a light wind blowing across the mountain course. The racers were once more cautioned about the excessive glare that they would face between Union Mills and [...]
Riders Take First Laps at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix
Posted: 23/08/10
The 2010 Manx Grand Prix got underway after being delayed briefly due to the weather. The event, which is sponsored by visitisleofman.com, witnessed roads closing at 5:20pm, with mountains shrouded in mists and a dousing of rain causing the first racers to leave the stating line at 6:30pm in an un-timed practice session. Motorcycle insurance [...]
A Line-Up of Strong Racers are Confirmed for this Year’s Manx GP
Posted: 19/08/10
The entries for the 2010 Manx Grand Prix are in, and the line-up of world class races has made a clear case that the 2010 Manx Grand Prix as the globe’s premier Classic road race. The practice sessions for the event are scheduled to be from Saturday, August 21 with the racing week beginning on [...]
Suzuki to Sponsor the Manx Grand Prix Festival
Posted: 18/08/10
It is confirmed, Suzuki will be the official motorcycle partner for the 2010 Manx Grand Prix Festival that will be held at the Isle of Man from August 21 to September 3. The legendary Japanese motorcycle manufacturer is also celebrating 50 years of international racing this year. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer Having just [...]
