Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development Publishes Proposals for new Classic TT Races

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Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development Publishes Proposals for new Classic TT Races 2013

Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development Publishes Proposals for new Classic TT Races 2013

Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development Publishes Proposals for new Classic TT Races 2013

Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development Publishes Proposals for new Classic TT Races 2013

Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development Publishes Proposals for new Classic TT Races 2013




2013 Race Programme

Saturday 24 August
Race 1 The 500cc Classic TT Race

Monday 26 August
Race 2 The 350cc Classic TT Race
Race 3 The Formula 1 Classic TT Race / The Formula 2 TT Classic TT Race
(2 races ran concurrently)

Machine Eligibility

The 500cc Classic TT Race
– 301cc–500cc Machines as per MGP Regulations

The 350cc Classic TT Race
– 175cc – 350cc Machines as per MGP Regulations

The Formula 1 Classic TT Race
– Up to 1000cc 4 stroke Machines Pre 1975
– Up to 1300cc 4 stroke Machines Pre 1986
– Up to 750cc 4 stroke, 4 cylinder Machines Pre 1993
– Up to 1000cc 4 stroke, 2 cylinder Machines Pre 1993
– 351cc – 750cc 2 stroke Machines

The Formula 2 Classic TT Race 
– Up to 750cc 4 stroke, 2 cylinder Machines Pre 1986
– Up to 600cc 4 stroke, 4 cylinder Machines Pre 1986
– 126cc -350cc 2 Stroke Machines Pre 1993

Race Sub Classes

500cc Classic TT Race
Class GP1 301cc–500cc Single Cylinder and Push Rod Twin Cylinder Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C1 301cc–500cc Single Cylinder and Push Rod Twin Cylinder Machines ridden by Clubman status Riders
Class GP2 301cc–500cc Multiple Cylinder Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C2 301cc–500cc Multiple Cylinder Machines ridden by Clubman status Riders

350cc Classic TT Race
Class GP1 300cc – 350cc Single Cylinder Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C1 300cc – 350cc Single Cylinder Machines ridden by Clubman status Riders
Class GP2 300cc – 350cc Multiple Cylinder Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C2 300cc – 350cc Multiple Cylinder Machines ridden by Clubman status Riders 
Class GP3 175cc – 250cc Two Stroke Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C3 175cc – 250cc Two Stroke Machines ridden by Clubman status Riders
Class GP4 175cc – 250cc Four Stroke Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C4 175cc – 250cc Four Stroke Machines ridden by Clubman status Riders

Formula 1 TT Race
Class GP1 Pre 1975 Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C1 Pre 1975 Machines ridden by Clubman status Riders
Class GP2 Pre 1985 Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C2 Pre 1985 Machines ridden by Clubman status Riders
Class GP3 Pre 1993 Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C3 Pre 1993 Machines ridden by Clubman status Riders

Formula 2 TT Race
Class GP1 Pre 1986 2 Stroke Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C1 Pre 1986 2 Stroke Machines ridden by Clubman status Riders
Class GP2 Pre 1993 2 Stroke Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C2 Pre 1993 2 Stroke Machines ridden by Clubman status Riders
Class GP3 Pre 1986 4 stroke, 2 cylinder Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C3 Pre 1986 4 stroke, 2 cylinder Machines by Clubman status Riders
Class GP4 Pre 1986 4 stroke, 4 cylinder Machines ridden by GP status Riders
Class C4 Pre 1986 4 stroke, 4 cylinder Machines by Clubman status Riders

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MICHAEL DUNLOP’S VICTORY

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Michael Dunlop took the Classic Superbike title in today’s Manx Grand Prix race, his sixth title on the Mountain Course and his third MGP race win following his debut, and victory, in the 2007 Newcomers MGP race. The Northern Ireland racer had earlier reduced a twenty-second deficit to race leader Russ Mountford to only five seconds before Mountford’s Suzuki blew its engine on the third lap.Conditions were described as good around the course although Clerk of the Course Phil Taubman advised competitors that lack of adhesion flags would be displayed at Laurel Bank, Black Dub, Quarry Bends and Ramsey HairpinIsle of Man based rider Johnny Barton, riding the Suzuki GSXR that he put on the podium last year, carried the number 1 plate and was first away on Glencrutchery Road, but was reported as having retired shortly after the start at Crosby Crossroads, conveniently close to his house.Michael Dunlop appeared to be struggling to fire his machine on the start-line but appeared to get away without any obvious problems from his start position of number 7 and was second at Glen Helen, five seconds behind race leader Russ Mountford with Mick Godfrey on a Kawasaki in third. Dan Kneen and Alan Oversby made up the top five.

Michael Dunlop - Classic Superbike-title-Manx Grand Prix-2012-win

That remained the top five at Ramsey although Kneen moved in front of Godfrey. Mountford built on his lead over the mountain section, with Dunlop reported to have pulled over to make adjustments, and Mountford extended his lead to 24 seconds ahead of Michael Dunlop with 19:37.69 (115.334mph) to Dunlop’s 112.993mph (20:02.10) but with Kneen quitting the race in pit lane with reported brake problems, Godfrey moved back into third place.Dunlop closed the gap to sixteen seconds at the end of the second lap, posting the quickest lap of the race with 19:35.39 (115.560mph) and with a slick pit stop the difference between the front two was down to five seconds by Glen Helen on the third lap with Mick Godfrey consolidating third place.However, with the race set for a thrilling finish reports came through that Russ Mountford was a retirement at Sulby Bridge, with the Suzuki reported to have blown its engine leaving Dunlop with a lead of almost two minutes from Godfrey by Ramsey with Alan Oversby on a 750cc Suzuki in third.

Michael Dunlop - Classic Superbike-title-Manx Grand Prix-2012-win


With rain also reported at Glen Helen on the fourth lap, Dunlop eased off to take the win with a time of 1:20.27.51 (112.545mph) from Mick Godfrey 1:23.10.37 (108.872 mph) with Oversby (1:24.37.70 – 107mph) consolidating the final podium place.Chris Palmer was first away on his 250cc Yamaha in the Junior Post Classic race that ran concurrently with the Classic Superbikes. He led at Glen Helen and was clocked at 5 minutes 8.75 seconds – a time that would have placed him third in the Classic Superbike class at the end of the first sector.Palmer built a commanding lead of over 27 seconds ahead of Roy Richardson by the Bungalow and posted a new lap record of 20:12.59 (112.015mph), the first lap record of the meeting and an opening lap time that would have put him in third place in the Classic Superbike class. It gave him a lead of over 28 seconds ahead of second placed Roy Richardson with Phil McGurk a further 25 seconds back in third.Palmer again broke his lap record on the second lap with 20:05.82 (112.644mph) but reports came through shortly after that he was a retirement at Appledene on the third lap, leaving Richardson to take the lead from McGurk with Brian Mateer holding third.That remained the final result with Richardson 1:24.41.55/106.919mph taking the Post Classic MGP title by 1 minute 29.94 seconds, his tenth Manx Grand Prix win, from McGurk (1:26.11.49/105.059mph) with Mateer (1:26.57.73/104.128pmh) securing the final podium place and a Yamaha 1-2-3.

Pictures: Dave Kneen

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Mark Cox heads for ride of his life

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 TT racer Mark Cox heads for ride of his life around TT Mountain Course during 2012 Manx Grand Prix Meeting.Mark Cox, the TT Winning passenger with driver Nick Crowe – who both received serious injuries competing in the 2009 TT Races – is to take on the ride of his life this Sunday 24th August.Mark will cycle 3 laps of the TT Mountain Course on Sunday 26th August 2012, a total distance of over 113 miles to raise funds for fellow TT race winning Sidecar Passenger Rick Long who suffered serious injury in an accident as guests in an invitation race at the Hockenheimring in 2008, which resulted in the death of his driver Steve Norbury.Mark will be setting off between 6 and 7am in the morning and will be attempting the complete the three laps in a time under twelve hours. What makes this challenge more incredible is that 3 years on Mark is still in line for more operations on both knees and a hip replacement operation.

Max Cox-Isle-of-man-tt-Manx-Grand-prix-2012

Commenting ahead of the record attempt, Mark says

“My own recovery is going OK. It will just take a very long time, a lot of operations and hard work, but I know I will get there. It came up during conversation with Rick in the run up to Christmas when the challenge was born that he was going through a tough patch at that time financially and also with incredible pain. There was some doubt about whether he would keep the surviving leg . He was limiting the use of his heating to help ends meet and to me that just didn’t seem right for a sportsman of his standing.”He continued:“I have been working on my own fitness recovery since the accident at the TT09 and keep setting myself new targets. My fitness training has always been a big part of what I am but cycling has definitely one of my weaker disciplines . I suggested to my trainer that maybe cycling a lap of the TT course would be a good way to build my strength up in preparation for the operations due on my knees and hips, while at the same time raising some funds to help Rick. Of course, that then turned into 3 laps approx 114 miles, the same as a full length Sidecar TT and the challenge was born. “

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MGP 2012 CLASSIC SUPERBIKE QUALIFYING

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DAN KNEEN AND JOHN BARTON POST THEIR FASTEST TIMES OF THE WEEK AS MGP CLASSIC SUPERBIKE QUALIFYING HOTS UP
Riders were again able to enjoy good conditions on the Mountain Course for the fifth qualifying session of the 2012 Manx Grand Prix Races although damp patches were reported at Black Dub, Lambfell and Governors Dip.Dan Kneen posted his fastest time of the week in the Classic Superbike class with 112.348, just outside Russ Mountford’s fastest of the week (112.447) set yesterday while Rider liaison officer John Barton also posted his first 110mph lap of the week as he looks to emulate last year’s podium place on the 750cc Suzuki GSXR. Fellow Classic Superbike competitors Mick Godfrey on the Kawasaki and Alan Oversby on a Suzuki also posting fast laps ahead of next Friday’s much anticipated race.

2012 MGP Festival CLASSIC SUPERBIKE QUALIFYING

Olie Linsdell topped the 500cc Classic session on his Enfield (106.470) with Roy Richardson (104.420) on the Aermacchi and Chris Palmer (104.350) on the Matchless also to the fore with Palmer also topping the evening’s Classic 250 qualifying session with 100.1 on his 349cc Honda. In the Junior Post Classic Phil McGurk topped the board with 105.160 from Peter Symes on a 250cc Honda (103.370).James Cowton and John Simpson both posted impressive times as newcomers with Cowton posting the fastest Junior newcomer time of the week on his 600cc Honda with 113.719mph to Simpson’s 113.390. Cowton, who will riding in the Newcomers C race for 400cc machines rather than the A race on Saturday, also topped the 400’s session with 102.660.

2012 MGP Festival CLASSIC SUPERBIKE QUALIFYING

Jamie Coward again showed that he would be the man to beat in Monday’s Junior race with the fastest time of the evening (118.220) on his opening lap, slightly slower than his fastest time of the week, although the Yorkshire rider’s luck was out on the second lap when he initially pulled in near Bray Hill. He eventually continued but was forced to pull in at Sulby Bridge giving him a long journey back to the paddock.Keith McKay was reported off at Braddan Oak with a shoulder and rib injury and was taken by ambulance to Nobles Hospital. Daniel Crozier was taken by airmed to hospital with a shoulder injury following an accident at Kerrowmoar while Andy Wilson was treated by a Travelling Marshal but reported as OK following an incident at Tower Bends.

Pictures: Dave Kneen ManxPhotosOnline

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