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Friday 3 September
Roads close at 9.30 am and will reopen not later than 9pm.
The entire TT Course will be open between 5pm & 6pm
Race 5 1015 Lightweight/Ultra Lightweight MGP (2 classes) (4 laps)
Race 6 1315 Senior MGP (4 laps)

2010 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix
PERFECT CONDITIONS FOR SENIOR CLASSIC COMPETITORS AT THE MANX GRAND PRIX AS ROY RICHARDSON TAKES HIS SECOND TITLE OF THE WEEK IN DRAMATIC LAST LAP - Chris McGahan secures inaugural Formula Classic title for 750cc machines

Second win of the week for Roy Richardson
(manxphotosonline.com)

Race fans were again treated to perfect conditions on the Isle of Man for the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com, for the rescheduled Senior Classic Race, which was postponed from yesterday following the red flag incident during the Junior MGP. Click here for race report, link to photo gallery and results...

RACE REPORTS and PRACTICE LEADERBOARDS: click here for reports, times and pictures from all 2010 MGP races.....

STATEMENT FROM THE MANX MOTOR CYCLE CLUB

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Dunlop shatters lap and race records in Post Classic Senior race at MGP

Post Classic Senior winner Michael Dunlop at the Creg (manxphotosonline)

Post Classic records tumbled on the opening day of the 2010 Manx Grand Prix sponsored by visitisleofman.com, with both Michael Dunlop in the Senior Post Classic and Chris Palmer in the Junior Post Classic races posting lap and race records. Perfect conditions all around the course were reported as a packed grandstand settled down for the first day’s racing on the Isle of Man. Click here for report and results....

Manx riders take the honours in Newcomers A and B races at the 2010 MGP

Manx riders took the honours in both the Newcomers A and B Races at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com with Tim Venables and Jonny Heginbotham both standing on the top step of the podium. Click here for report and results....

Sixteen years after his dad (Brian) scored a Junior / Senior MGP double, Tim Venables took the honours in Newcomers 'A' (manxphotosonline)

ROY RICHARDSON TAKES HONOURS IN JUNIOR CLASSIC RACE AT MANX GRAND PRIX
- Tom Jackson runs out of petrol on last lap to gift victory to Peter Wakefield in the Lightweight Classic race

After years of trying, Pete Wakefield finally claimed victory in the Classic Lightweight
(manxphotosonline)

Alan Oversby on the 1970MV got the second race of the day away on time at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com shortly after 1.15pm with the Junior Classic machines starting ahead of the Lightweight Classic Race. Click here for report and race results...

Sunday 29th August: Manx Grand Prix Riders out in force at Jurby Festival

Click here for a full gallery from the Jurby Festival courtesy of
manxphotosoline.com

PRACTICE REPORTS: click here for reports, times and pictures from all 2010 MGP practice sessions....

Suzuki sponsor Manx Grand Prix festival
(20th August)
Leading Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, Suzuki, has been confirmed as the official motorcycle partner for this year's Manx Grand Prix Festival, taking place on the Isle of Man from 21st August - 5th September, as the brand celebrates its 50th year of international racing. Click here....

Grandstand and paddock the place to be for MGP Festival
(20th August)
The TT Grandstand and paddock area is expected to be at the centre of the action for this year’s Manx Grand Prix Festival with a number of exhibitions lined up for the area. Fans can also enjoy free grandstand seating throughout the Manx Grand Prix practices and race week, click here....

Prohibited and restricted areas
(20th August)
Click here for a list of prohibited and restricted spectator areas on the TT Mountain Course.
New MGP Festival website launched
(13th August)
The Isle of Man Government, Department of Economic Development launches its brand new Manx Grand Prix Festival web site today. Designed by Duke, the new site gives all the latest information regarding the Manx Grand Prix, Vintage `Motor Cycle Club Manx Rally, the Manx Two Day Trial and the Manx Classic Two Day trial. Click here to visit mgpfestival.com

2010 Race Programme
(5th August)
For details of the 2010 Manx Grand Prix Race Programme, Practice Schedule, road closing times and provision for postponement closures click here....
2010 Manx Grand Prix Programme
(9th August)
If you would like to purchase a copy of the 2010 Race Programme please send a cheque payable to MMCC Ltd for £12.00 to:
MMCC Office
The Grandstand
Glencrutchery Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 6DA
Don't forget to include your own name and address!


Strong Race Line up confirmed for 2010 Manx Grand Prix
(15th July)
Entries have closed for the 2010 Manx Grand Prix and the mountwatering line-up has confirmed the event as the world’s premier Classic Road Race. Practices are scheduled from Saturday 21st August with race week from Monday 30th August to Friday 3rd September. Click here for race preview...

GENESIS: from spectator to MGP rider. How and how much?
(9th July)
Manx Folk lore would have it that not so many Manx Grand Prixs ago, there was a certain member of the local constabulary who stood at Douglas Road Corner, Kirk Michael tasked with enforcing the 30mph speed limit. Armed with hand held speed radar gun he stopped unsuspecting bikers out for a ‘quick lap’ as they appeared over the brow of the hill from Westwood Corner....... Click here

Rob Vine’s 1972 Rickman Metisse framed Norton Atlas 750
(29th July)
For details of an extremely rare opportunity to acquire an iconic motorcycle in superb condition, and help provide medical/rescue equipment and training for all doctors, paramedics and marshals involved in 2, 3 and 4 wheeled motorsport events on the Isle of Man click here......

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An entire lap of the Mountain Course (section by section) on board with chief Travelling Marshal, Dick Cassidy (Road and Track, Yamaha R1). Section by section notes on the entire Course by experienced Manx Grand Prix competitor, rostrum finisher and MGP Ambassador, David Taylor.
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