Tag: Manx Grand Prix
PALMER WINS HIS THIRD MANX GRAND PRIX TITLE WITH CLASSIC 350CC VICTORY WHILE PETER SYMES TAKES 250 HONOURS
Castletown’s Chris Palmer, an adopted Manxman, won his third Manx Grand Prix title with victory in today’s 350cc Classic Grand Prix Race. It was a welcome return to the top spot for the man who had placed second in all three of his races at the Manx last year. Tamworth based Peter Symes took the [...]
STEAM PACKET COMPANY SUPPORTS SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE
The Steam Packet Company is supporting a charity bike ride during Manx Grand Prix to raise funds to build an orphanage in Nepal. Alan Kershaw, Gordon Armitage and Steven Williams set off from Rochdale to Liverpool, crossing to the Island on Manannan on August 22. They are tackling 10 laps of the Mountain Circuit before [...]
Classic Motorcycles Complete Their First Full Laps of Manx Grand Prix
The Classic racers at the 2012 Manx Grand Prix were finally able to record their first proper qualifying laps following Saturday’s cancelled session and Monday’s part speed controlled lap. The Classics were first on the track tonight and many of the riders were able to get two laps in before the modern classes went out [...]
Frustration At Manx Grand Prix As Fog Ends First Session After One Lap
First qualifying session for the 2012 Manx Grand Prix Festival got underway this evening on the Isle of Man with conditions reported as good on the Mountain Course. However, it was a frustrating evening for competitors as fog closed in on the mountain section during the opening lap and riders were only able to get [...]
STATEMENT ISSUED BY PHIL TAUBMAN CLERK OF THE COURSE, MANX GRAND PRIX RACES ON BEHALF OF MANX MOTORCYCLE CLUB
Phil Taubman, Clerk of the Course, Manx Grand Prix has issued the following statement: Last night’s first Manx Grand Prix practice was reduced to just a newcomers speed controlled lap as we did not have enough marshals to effectively man the whole course safely. In total we were 23 short, 19 of which were in [...]
Saturday 18th August 2012 Newcomers get their first taste of the Mountain Course as 2012 Manx Grand Prix Festival gets underway
After a short delay, around 50 riders got their first taste of the TT Mountain Course at the 2012 Manx Grand Prix Festival yesterday. The rain of the last few days gave way to bright sunshine at the Grandstand although standing water was reported from Laurel Bank to Glen Helen and further wet patches at [...]
TEAM HEDZUP GEARING UP FOR MANX GRAND PRIX
Hedzup Racing, a motorcycle road racing team run as a youth development project, is all set to star at this month’s Manx Grand Prix thanks to support from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Hedzup is an exciting and innovative youth development project started in 2009 by motorcycle racer Ian Pert which runs at [...]
CONISTER’S MGP SUPPORT IS SPUR FOR LOCAL RACER ANDY
Local bike racer Andy Fenton may not have had the best of luck at the recent Southern 100 Races. But continued backing from his main sponsor, Conister Bank, has helped keep his sights firmly focussed on success at next month’s Manx Grand Prix. The Bank remain committed supporters of the MGP and are keen to [...]
The Future of the Manx Grand Prix
The Minister and Political Members of the Department of Economic Development and the Executive of the Manx Motor Cycle Club met on 16th May 2012 to discuss the future plans for the Manx Grand Prix. As a result, the two organisations will continue to work together in the best interest of the event. Further meetings [...]
Manx Grand Prix Costs Clarified by Isle of Man Government
The Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development has issued a clarification on the costs, visitor numbers and economic benefits generated by the Manx Grand Prix and the TT Races. Isle of Man Treasury carried out a detailed study of the economic contribution of the Manx Grand Prix (‘MGP Survey 2009’), which revealed that [...]
