The Manx Classic, a three-day sprint and hillclimb event for vintage, classic and modern sports cars, will take place today, tomorrow and on Saturday.
It means that roads will be closed over the three days as the competitions are held on the public highways. More than 85 competitors, in a great selection of vintage, classic and modern sports cars ranging from 1921 to 2010, will compete in the event, held at three venues across the island. In addition to the ever-popular Ford Escorts and Minis, a group of Caterhams, Mitsubishis and Subarus head-up the modern sports cars alongside rarities including a 1935 Wolseley Hornet, a couple of 1930s MGs and three Frazer Nashes dating from the 1920s.
This year also sees a good showing of Austin Healeys and Triumphs and the return of the popular GT40s and the head-turning 1985 Audi Quattro S1 E2 Pikes Peak Replica.
The events include:
Governor’s Sprint – today
Roads closed: Noon to 3pm and then 6pm to 9.30pm.
Starting from the TT Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road and travelling through Governor’s Dip to finish on the A18 Mountain Road, at The Nook on the TT Course ‘old road’, near to West Drive.
The Sloc – Friday
Roads closed: 9.15am to 4.30pm. Taking in a section of the A36 Sloc Road, north of Port Erin and south of the Round Table.
Lhergy Frissell: Saturday
Roads closed: 9.15am to 5pm.
From Barrule Park, running out of Ramsey on the TT Course, taking in Ramsey Hairpin, Waterworks and Gooseneck and out towards the 26th Milestone on the mountain road.