Manx Grand Prix 18th - 31st August 2012

The races began in 1923 started by the Manx Motorcycle Club; the race was originally named the 'Amateur TT' and used the TT Mountain Course over 5 laps. Raced by non professionals, but the term 'Amateur' really meant that the rider and stock machine had no manufactures support or reward. The Amateur TT was renamed to the Manx Grand Prix in 1930 and from then on it would only take competitors domiciled in the British Isles, which had not taken part in other international races. In 1967, the Manx Grand Prix became a National event.

The rules were relaxed for 2008. Previously, anyone who had competed in the TT was barred from entering an MGP event, apart from the Classic races. It was also expected those who had won an MGP would move on to the TT. The Manx Motor Cycle Club announced previous winners of Newcomers, Classic, Lightweight and Ultra Lightweight MGP Races, and riders who have previously competed in the TT races, will be eligible to enter the Lightweight and Ultra Lightweight Races.

There are conditions. Riders will only be eligible provided they have not qualified to start in any TT solo race on the TT Mountain Course in the last three years and have not won a silver replica in any TT solo race on the TT Mountain Course in the last six years. The Manx Grand Prix offers visitors a truly amazing Motorsport spectacle which is similar to the TT Festival but contains certain alternatives not to be missed!

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Manx Grand Prix Festival 2012

The Manx Grand Prix Festival brings together four of the biggest events in the motorcycle calendar to create an action-packed fortnight of two and three-wheeled sport.

Running from August 18th to September 2nd, the Manx Grand Prix Festival encompasses the Manx Grand Prix, 2 Day Trial, Manx Classic Trial and the VMCC Manx Rally - bringing fans a wealth of modern and classic road racing and dirt bike action.

From the legendary 37.73-mile Mountain Course to welcoming town centres and from the picturesque glens to the dramatic coastal cliffs, each event offers not only the opportunity to enjoy the skill, bravery and concentration levels exhibited by competitors in every class and every contest, but also a chance to explore the unique beauty, tradition and character of the Isle of Man.

Road Closures and Race and Practice Schedules

Please note, exceptional circumstances may dictate that the TT & MGP Festival final race day can be delayed up to 24 hours.