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MANX GRAND PRIX CHANGES

The Manx Grand Prix will be scaled back from 14 days to nine, with the Classic TT event not officially being included in the event itself.

The basic need has been to reduce the cost of the event and ensure marshalling cover for the Manx GP. This is following a review by both the Manx Motor Cycle Club and IOM’s Department for Enterprise.This year’s event will take place between August 21 and 29 with the 2023 event marking the centenary of the Manx Grand Prix.

Of course the removal of the actual ‘Classic TT’ is a bit of a blow to us, but the organisers are quick to

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