Manx Grand Prix

This article is about the course. For the video game, see Manx TT Superbike.

Manx Grand Prix
VenueSnaefell Mountain Course
First race1923
Previous namesManx Amateur Road Races
Most wins (rider)Bob Heath (11)

The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course (or 'Mountain Circuit') annually, usually at the end of August and early September. Traditionally the event has been staged over a two week period but this was reduced in 2022 to nine days.[1] 2023 saw the 100th Anniversary of the event.

The MGP or Manx (as it is more commonly known) is considered to be the amateur rider's alternative and a learning experience for the Isle of Man TT races held in May/June. The event differs from the TT in that it does not cater for sidecars. A 'Classic TT' race category for historic racing machines was added in 2013 as part of the Manx Government Department of Economic Development's expansion to create what is termed Festival of Motorcycling to breathe new life into the event. These new races also allowed for professional and experienced riders to compete.[2]

The event consists of six three or four-lap races of the 60.70 km (37.72 mi) circuit[3] which begins at the TT Grandstand in Douglas, the island's capital. The separate classes have varied year to year. The proposed schedule for 2024 consists of the Lightweight, Classic, Classic Junior, Junior, Senior and Classic Superbike races.

  1. ^ A new look for the Manx Grand Prix 2022 manxgrandprix.org Retrieved 4 August 2022
  2. ^ Huge Entry for inaugural Classic TT IoM TT.com (official website, indistinct date shown) Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  3. ^ "2009 Manx Grand Prix Supplementary Regulations" (PDF). Manx Grand Prix. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2012. page 4