The Manman Mountain Course’s road race is making a comeback in August with the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT events. In 2025, the two-week race in August saw changes once again. Notably, the Classic TT is returning as a standalone event for the first time since 2019, after having been part of the Manx Grand Prix program in recent years. This means nearly two weeks of motorcycle racing action, running from August 17th through August 29th.
This year, the races for both the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT will be held separately, with the Manx Grand Prix races scheduled on August 23rd and 25th. The Classic TT will follow with races on August 27th and 29th. Below is the full event schedule:
Sunday, August 17th
- 12:45 PM: Roads close
- 1:30 PM: Rookie Speed Control Lap
- 1:45 PM: Junior/Supertwin MGP Qualifier
- 2:30 PM: Senior/Super Sports MGP Qualifier
- 3:15 PM: Junior/Supertwin MGP Qualifier
- 4:05 PM: Senior/Super Sports MGP Qualifier
- 6:00 PM: Roads reopen
Monday, August 18th
- 6:00 PM: Roads close
- 6:30 PM: Senior/Super Sports MGP Qualifier
- 7:20 PM: Junior/Supertwin MGP Qualifier
- 9:00 PM: Roads reopen
Tuesday, August 19th
- 6:00 PM: Roads close
- 6:30 PM: Senior/Super Sports MGP Qualifier
- 7:20 PM: Junior/Supertwin MGP Qualifier
- 9:00 PM: Roads reopen
Wednesday, August 20th
Afternoon contingency qualifying:
- 12:30 PM: Roads close
- 5:00 PM: Roads reopen
Night qualifying: - 6:00 PM: Roads close
- 6:30 PM: Formula 1 Classic/Lightweight Classic
- 7:20 PM: Lightweight Classic / Historical Senior / Historical Junior
- 9:00 PM: Roads reopen
Thursday, August 21st
Afternoon contingency qualifying:
- 12:30 PM: Roads close
- 5:00 PM: Roads reopen
Night qualifying: - 6:00 PM: Roads close
- 6:30 PM: Senior/Super Sports MGP / Formula 1 Classic / Junior / Supertwin MGP
- 7:20 PM: Lightweight Classic / Historical Senior / Historical Junior
- 9:00 PM: Roads reopen
Friday, August 22nd
Afternoon qualifying:
- 12:30 PM: Roads close
- 1:00 PM: Senior / SuperSport MGP / Junior / Supertwin MGP / F1 Classic
- 2:35 PM: Lightweight Classic / Historical Senior / Historical Junior
- 5:00 PM: Roads reopen
Night qualification (contingency): - 6:00 PM: Roads close
- 9:00 PM: Roads reopen
Saturday, August 23rd
- 9:30 AM: Roads close
- 10:15 AM: Supertwin MGP Race (3 laps)
- 1:00 PM: SuperSport MGP Race (4 laps)
- 3:00 PM: Formula 1 Classic/Lightweight Classic Qualifier
- 3:45 PM: Historic Senior/Historic Junior Qualifier
- 9:00 PM: Roads reopen
Monday, August 25th
- 9:30 AM: Roads close
- 10:15 AM: Junior MGP Race (3 laps)
- 1:00 PM: Senior MGP Race (4 laps)
- 3:00 PM: Formula 1 Classic/Lightweight Classic Qualifier
- 3:45 PM: Historic Senior/Historic Junior Qualifier
- 9:00 PM: Roads reopen
Wednesday, August 27th
- 9:30 AM: Roads close
- 10:15 AM: Historic Junior Classic TT Race (3 laps)
- 12:00 PM: TT Rewind: Parade lap of the 80s and 90s (1 lap)
- 1:00 PM: Formula 1 Classic TT Race (3 laps)
- 2:45 PM: Lightweight Classic TT Race (3 laps)
- 4:05 PM: Classic Side Car Parade Lap (1 lap)
- 5:00 PM: Roads reopen
Evening (if needed): - 6:00 PM: Roads close
- 9:00 PM: Roads reopen
Friday, August 29th
- 9:30 AM: Roads close
- 10:15 AM: Historic Senior Classic TT Race (4 laps)
- 12:25 PM: Mic Grant: Honda Six Demonstration Lap (1 lap)
- 1:30 PM: Senior Classic TT Race (4 laps)
- 3:45 PM: Michael Dunlop: Joey Dunlop F1 Tribute Lap (1 lap)
- 5:00 PM: Roads reopen
Evening (if needed): - 6:00 PM: Roads close
- 9:00 PM: Roads reopen
Fan Take: The revival of the Classic TT as a separate event alongside the Manx Grand Prix energizes the racing calendar, giving fans nearly two weeks of thrilling motorcycle competition. This split not only honors the history of road racing but also boosts the sport’s prestige and showcases diverse racing classes, making it a must-watch for motorcycle racing enthusiasts worldwide.
