The Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT will make up an enhanced fortnight of racing as part of a three-year commitment from the government.
Next year’s action will run from Sunday August 17 until Friday August 29 2025.
Going forward the MGP will run a revised four-race programme for modern machinery that marks a return to its clubman sporting roots.
The new format will re-establish the MGP as a feeder event for the Isle of Man TT, providing a platform for emerging talent to showcase and develop their skills whilst upholding the traditions of the event as it stories its 102nd year.
Schedule
The MGP will open proceedings with six days of practice sessions beginning on Sunday August 17, ahead of the four races taking place across the Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday August 23.
The Classic TT will run in tandem with the MGP and qualifying sessions will run from Wednesday August 20 to Monday August 25.
Racing for the Classic TT will begin on Wednesday August 27 with three races scheduled starting with the Formula 1 TT, followed by the Lightweight TT and then the Historic Junior TT.
The Classic TT will come to a close on Friday August 29 with the Historic Senior TT followed by the Senior Classic TT.
Visitors
This announcement follows on from criticism of the MGP schedule in recent years, while this year was ravaged by the weather.
The primary ambition is that the Classic TT will initially support visitor numbers returning to a pre-covid position and generate a significant increase in the exchequer benefit derived from staging the event as well as increasing the visitor spend within the Island’s economy for the event period.
Sarah Maltby MHK with responsibility for tourism and motorsport said: “I am sure many will welcome the news that the Classic TT will be returning to the motorsport calendar in addition to the continuation of the Manx Grand Prix, seeing the event take on a two week format once more.
“I believe the appeal of the new schedule will also go a long way to helping overcome the current operational challenges faced by the voluntary organisations, who rely on visitors and play such an integral role in the Isle of Man’s motorcycle racing events.”
Promoter
The Department for Enterprise, commercial rights owner of the Isle of Man TT, will be the promoter of the Classic TT Races, whilst the Manx Motor Cycle Club will retain the role of promoter for the Manx Grand Prix.
John McBride, chairman, Manx Motor Cycle Club added: ‘”We are incredibly excited for the 2025 Manx Grand Prix. The revised race programme, and modern racing focus will offer competitors and fans alike a highly competitive and thrilling spectacle.
“We are pleased to be able to give our riders better value for money with two races per class, as well as increased practice time, and feel that this re-focused approach, will ensure that the event can continue to play an important role in road racing for many years to come.”
TT Race Organisers ACU Events will perform the same role for both the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix.
Proposed Schedule
Sunday 17 August
Afternoon Qualifying: Manx Grand Prix
Monday 18 August
Evening Qualifying: Manx Grand Prix
Tuesday 19 August
Evening Qualifying: Manx Grand Prix
Wednesday 20 August
Afternoon Qualifying: Contingency session
Evening Qualifying: Classic TT
Thursday 21 August
Afternoon Qualifying: Contingency session
Evening Qualifying: Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
Friday 22 August
Afternoon Qualifying: Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
Evening Qualifying: Contingency session
Saturday 23 August (Race Day)
Supertwin Manx Grand Prix
Supersport Manx Grand Prix
Qualifying: Classic TT
Sunday 24 August
Race Day: Contingency session
Monday 25 August
Junior Manx Grand Prix
Senior Manx Grand Prix
Qualifying: Classic TT
Tuesday 26 August
Race Day: Contingency session
Wednesday 27 August
Formula 1 TT Race
Lightweight TT Race
Historic Junior TT Race
Thursday 28 August
Race Day: Contingency session
Friday 29 August
Historic Senior TT Race
Senior Classic TT Race
Classic TT Parade
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