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                                                                                                                                                       Described by Murray Walker OBE as the ‘greatest motor-sporting event in the world’, the

                                                                                                                                                       Isle of Man TT is a truly unique and awesome spectacle that has no equal and no substitute.
                                                                                                                                                       Excitement, glory, disappointment and despair - the TT has it all. If you are a fan of motorcycle
                                                                                                                                                                  sport in its purest form, the Isle of Man is the only place to be in 2019.

                                                                                                                                                          I WENT TO THE ISLE OF MAN AND IT CHANGED MY LIFE
                                                                                                                                                                                           MARTIN BRUNDLE

                                                                                                                                            ® TT IS A REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENTERPRISE (A DEPARTMENT OF THE ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT)
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REWRITING HISTORY          The record books were rewritten at TT 2018 with lap records broken in every single class.
                           Peter Hickman’s incredible 135.452mph lap made him the fastest road racer on the planet,

MORE RECORDS IN 2019?
                           but he was pushed all the way by those who lined up with him on Glencrutchery Road.
                           Indeed, the 2018 edition will go down as one of the most intense and closely-fought TTs in
                           history, ushering in the most spectacular era of TT racing ever witnessed.

                        Road racing star Dean Harrison and top BSB man Peter Hickman               SATURDAY 25 MAY
                        may have took the event to new heights in 2018, but today’s TT still       START OF PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING
                        revolves around the famous Dunlop name as Michael continues to
                        rack up the wins and push his contemporaries to ever greater feats.        SATURDAY 1 JUNE
                        Indeed, it was Dunlop - spectacular as ever - who claimed another          RST SUPERBIKE TT RACE

111 YEARS ON, IT        hat-trick of victories in 2018, with TT wins in three different classes.   SIDECAR TT RACE 1

                                                                                                   MONDAY 3 JUNE
REMAINS THE WORLD’S     On three wheels, meanwhile, the TT is bossed by the current Sidecar
                                                                                                   MONSTER ENERGY SUPERSPORT TT RACE 1
                        World Champions in lap and race record holder Ben Birchall, who
MOST FASCINATING        has consistently been partnered by brother Tom. Like Harrison and
                                                                                                   RL360 SUPERSTOCK TT RACE

RACE - THE WORLD’S      Hickman in the solo classes, the brothers have taken the class to
                        another level, with lap speeds now in excess of 119mph.
                                                                                                   WEDNESDAY 5 JUNE
                                                                                                   MONSTER ENERGY SUPERSPORT TT RACE 2
GREATEST RACE                                                                                      BENNETTS LIGHTWEIGHT TT RACE
                        Incredibly, the TT promises even more in 2019, with the return to
                                                                                                   TT ZERO RACE
                        full fitness of two of its biggest stars ever; John McGuinness and
                        Ian Hutchinson. Boasting nearly 40 wins between them, both riders          FRIDAY 7 JUNE
BBC TOP GEAR
                        have rightly earned legendary status on the Island and will swell the      SIDECAR TT RACE 2
                        number of solo race winners to an unprecedented eleven.                    POKERSTARS SENIOR TT RACE

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OFFICIAL TICKETS
                            Official TT Grandstands are found in four spectacular locations around the world-famous
                            TT Course, each offering unrivalled views, dedicated parking, public conveniences and live

GET A GRANDSTAND VIEW
                            commentary. With free Wi-Fi and refreshments close by, the Official TT Grandstands are
                            the top vantage spots for 2019. So whether you are seeking a magnificent view of pit lane, or
                            wish to see the top riders push themselves to the limit, we have a seat with your name on it!

                         TT GRANDSTAND                                                    CREG-NY-BAA
TT GRANDSTAND
                         Every TT fan needs to experience a day at the famous TT          One of the most celebrated landmarks on the world famous
PRACTICE WEEK FROM £10
                         Grandstand. With unbeatable views of the start and finish        TT Course, a visit to Creg-Ny-Baa is a must for any TT fan! Ex-
RACE WEEK FROM £55       area, fans can watch all the race-changing action in pit lane    pect to be rewarded with stunning views of the Island as well
                         as well as the post race podium presentations. With the          as unbeatable on-track action as the riders plummet towards

NOBLE’S PARK             Paddock and all its hospitality to be found at your feet, it’s
                         the perfect spot to fully immerse in the sights and sounds
                                                                                          the landmark pub at top speed. Getting your braking right
                                                                                          here is a must, as it’s hard on the power through the exit for
PRACTICE WEEK FROM £5    of the world famous Isle of Man TT Races!                        that all important run down towards Brandish and Hillberry.
RACE WEEK FROM £25
                         NOBLE’S PARK                                                     GINGER HALL - NEW!

CREG-NY-BAA              Located close to the exit of pit lane, the Official Grandstand   Our Grandstand at Ginger Hall in the north of the Island is
                         in Noble’s Park provides excellent trackside viewing. And        a new addition for TT 2019. Located adjacent to the land-
PRACTICE WEEK FROM £5
                         when the chequered flag waves, it’s the perfect spot to          mark pub, fans are treated to a superb view of the racing as
RACE WEEK FROM £25       applaud and high-five our heroes as they return to the           competitors power out of Sulby Bridge and sweep around
                         TT Paddock. That’s when our heroes aren’t flying past at         the bumpy left hand bend outside the pub doors. Needless

GINGER HALL              170mph! With The Trackside bar close by, it’s the best place
                         to soak up all the action and revel in the special festival
                                                                                          to say, there’s plenty of warm Manx hospitality to be found
                                                                                          inside the pub itself, so what better place to while away the
PRACTICE WEEK FROM £5    atmosphere around the TT Paddock.                                day with like-minded TT fanatics.
RACE WEEK FROM £25

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OFFICIAL EXPERIENCES
                          There’s no better time to immerse in everything TT. With brand new grandstand seating,
                          a choice of special events to attend and VIP hospitality available every race day, you can

HOSPITALITY & EVENTS
                          build your very own TT experience, bringing you ever closer to the action and closer to
                          your heroes. Indeed, for TT 2019, we are offering even greater access to the stars of the TT
                          with the addition of the exclusive VIP Fan Experience.

                       VIP HOSPITALITY                                                  TT PREVIEW NIGHT
VIP HOSPITALITY        VIP guests are welcomed to the TT VIP Club where they            The increasingly popular Preview Night package includes
AVAILABLE RACE DAYS    can enjoy exclusive appearances by top riders and special        access to the VIP hospitality suite and the dedicated VIP
VIP FROM £300          guests. Breakfast and lunch are both served and the              grandstand, startline access for Thursday’s TT qualifying
PLATINUM FROM £1,200   complimentary bar is well stocked. The package also offers       session, buffet meal and a Q&A session with our hosts.
                       trackside viewing from an enviable position as well as easy
                                                                                        VIP FAN EXPERIENCE - NEW!
TT PREVIEW NIGHT       access to all the goings-on in the TT paddock.

                                                                                        Brand new for 2019, the VIP Fan Experience includes access
THURSDAY 30 MAY 2019
                       VIP PLATINUM HOSPITALITY                                         to the VIP hospitality suite and the dedicated VIP grandstand,
TICKETS £75                                                                             startline access for Friday’s final TT qualifying session, access
                       The Platinum experience promises to take you deeper into
                                                                                        to the post-qualifying press conference, buffet meal and
                       the famous races than ever before, with exclusive pre-
VIP FAN EXPERIENCE     race access to the startline, grid and parc ferme. You can
                                                                                        complimentary TT Programme and Race Guide.

FRIDAY 31 MAY 2019     celebrate with our victors with additional access to the
                                                                                        TT MOTOGP LUNCH
                       winners’ enclosure and post race press conferences. You
TICKETS £100
                       and your party will enjoy a much-coveted closed-roads lap        This is your chance to rub shoulders with TT legends and
                       of the TT Course in an official course car - the closest thing   catch all the action from the Italian MotoGP on the big
TT MOTOGP LUNCH        to riding pillion with John McGuinness. That’s not all - your    screen! Tickets include a delicious buffet lunch, a star-
SUNDAY 2 JUNE 2019     table will even be hosted by a TT legend!                        studded chat show and an exclusive Q&A session.

TICKETS £75

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WE HAD EVENTS SELL OUT
                                                        IN 36 HOURS, SO THE
                                                     MESSAGE IS DON’T BE THE
                                                            ONE TO MISS OUT!

OFFICIAL ENTERTAINMENT

LIVE MUSIC & COMEDY
                                                                                                          The Classic TT presented by Bennetts returns this August with a festival line-up
TT OPENING PARTY              2019 ACTS ANNOUNCING SOON!                                                  that promises to be bigger and better than ever, boasting a packed schedule of
SATURDAY 1 JUNE
                              For years, visiting the Isle of Man TT has meant much more than                        retro racing and a whole host of nostalgic special events.
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                              unbeatable race action. Those who made their annual pilgrimage
                              in 2018 were rewarded not only by record breaking feats on track,
TT COMEDY NIGHT               but one of the greatest festivals off track, with more choice than                      ONE OF THE GREATEST BIKING EVENTS ON THE PLANET
TUESDAY 4 JUNE                ever between what to do and where to visit. None more so than
                              at the TT Grandstand, with its brand new paddock layout taking                                             DAILY TELEGRAPH
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                              in the fabulous Trackside Bar and a seemingly endless choice of
                              eats and treats to fuel the day.

TT CLOSING PARTY
                              Race fans also took advantage of some very special events, getting up and
FRIDAY 7 JUNE
                              close and personal with some of the biggest acts in music and comedy
SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW FOR NEWS   courtesy of our official entertainment. TT 2019 promises even more with
                              our headline acts due to go on sale this autumn. Tickets are expected to
                              go fast, so subscribe to the TT newsletter at iomttraces.com or follow
                              the official social media channels to be the first in the queue.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE            Famous machines, legendary riders and a packed calendar of spectator-friendly events
                              ensure the Classic TT Races presented by Bennetts has everything for fans nostalgic for the

WITH THE CLASSIC TT 2019
                              first golden age of road racing. But away from the carnival atmosphere, the most spectacular
                              action is still on the world famous Mountain Course, as today’s TT heroes go head-to-head
                              armed with the planet’s most exotic classic racing motorcycles!

                           Reliving the sights and sounds of past TT’s, the classic bikes roar into       FRIDAY 23 AUGUST
                           life on Saturday 24th August with the Bennetts Senior Classic TT Race
                                                                                                          CLASSIC TT PADDOCK CARNIVAL
                           and the Dunlop Lightweight Classic TT Race. There’s more thrilling race
                                                                                                          CLASSIC TT COMEDY NIGHT
                           action on Bank Holiday Monday too, with the Junior Classic TT Race
                           and the awesome RST Superbike Classic TT Race.
                                                                                                          SATURDAY 24 AUGUST
ONE OF THE MOST            In between the races, the Classic TT enjoys a carnival atmosphere with a
                                                                                                          BENNETTS SENIOR CLASSIC TT RACE
                                                                                                          DUNLOP LIGHTWEIGHT CLASSIC TT RACE
IMPORTANT, EMOTIVE         number of special events, exhibits and displays guaranteed to make the
                           most hardened bike fan fill with nostalgia. The ‘Classic’ is fast becoming a
                                                                                                          BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE HIZZY YEARS

PILGRIMAGES IN THE         unique holiday for all the family, however, offering a unique mix of retro-
                           inspired entertainment, live music, film and comedy.
                                                                                                          CLASSIC TT PARTY + MUSIC HEADLINERS

MOTORCYCLE WORLD                                                                                          SUNDAY 25 AUGUST
                                                                                                          VMCC FESTIVAL OF JURBY
                           This year’s special anniversary event celebrates the life and achievements
                           of 11 time TT Race winner, Steve Hislop. The ‘Hizzy Years’ will bring          CLASSIC TT RST HEROES DINNER
                           together many of Steve’s iconic bikes with some unforgettable on-track
THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE                                                                                    MONDAY 26 AUGUST
                           action courtesy of some famous names, including Hizzy’s greatest friends
                           and racing rivals. And one can be sure to meet those legendary friends         JUNIOR CLASSIC TT RACE
                           and rivals at Sunday evening’s star-studded RST Heroes Dinner in what          RST SUPERBIKE CLASSIC TT RACE
                           promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!                               CLASSIC RACER LAP OF HONOUR

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OFFICIAL EXPERIENCES
                                  There’s no better time to immerse in everything TT. With an even greater choice of festival
                                  events to attend, grandstand seating and VIP hospitality available each race day, you can

HOSPITALITY & EVENTS
                                  build your very own Classic TT experience. Indeed, the 2019 Classic TT Races presented by
                                  Bennetts will boast more of its unique family-friendly entertainment with both our music
                                  headliners and comedy acts announcing soon.

                               VIP HOSPITALITY                                                  RST HEROES DINNER
VIP HOSPITALITY                VIP guests are welcomed to the TT VIP Club where you can         Join our hosts and an array of world-famous motorcycling
SATURDAY 24 & MONDAY 26        enjoy exclusive appearances by top riders and some very          stars for a night of hospitality, dining and entertainment.
VIP £180 | VIP PLATINUM £750   special guests. Breakfast and lunch are both served and the      Take the opportunity to sit and chat with a TT legend and
                               complimentary bar is well stocked. The package also offers       delight in collecting all of those sought after autographs!
                               trackside viewing from an enviable position as well as easy
RST HEROES DINNER              access to all the special exhibits in the Classic TT paddock.    MUSIC & COMEDY
SUNDAY 25 AUGUST                                                                                Follow us or subscribe today at iomttraces.com to be the
TICKETS £120                   VIP PLATINUM HOSPITALITY                                         first to receive news on acts and tickets. Coming soon!

                               The Platinum Package promises to take you deeper into
                                                                                                GRANDSTAND TICKETS
MUSIC & COMEDY                 the famous races than ever before, with exclusive pre-
                               race access to the startline, grid and parc ferme. You can       Every classic bike fan needs to experience at least one
FRIDAY 23 & SATURDAY 24
                               celebrate with our victors with additional access to the         day at the famous TT Grandstand. With unbeatable views
SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW FOR NEWS    winners’ enclosure and post race press conferences. You          of the start and finish area, fans can watch all the race-
                               and your party will enjoy a much-coveted closed-roads lap        changing action in pit lane as well as the post race podium

GRANDSTAND TICKETS             of the TT Course in an official course car - the closest thing
                               to riding pillion with John McGuinness. That’s not all - your
                                                                                                presentations. With the Paddock and all its hospitality to be
                                                                                                found at your feet, it’s the perfect spot to fully immerse in
PRACTICE WEEK FROM £5          table will even be hosted by a TT legend!                        the sights and sounds of the world famous Classic TT Races!

RACE DAYS £30

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OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNERS                                                                                                             OFFICIAL TT HOMESTAY
Travel packages to the TT and Festival of Motorcycling (including Classic TT and MGP) are available                                  With thousands of race fans making their annual pilgrimage to the Isle of Man, visitor numbers
now from our Official Travel Partners, Terrific Travel and VisitIOM.co.uk. As well as organising                                     regular exceed the Island’s tourist accommodation capacity. This is where Homestay steps in, as
travel and accommodation, each of our partners can also offer Official TT tickets as part of a fully                                 the Island’s residents open their homes to the annual influx of bike mad visitors. Homestay offers
inclusive TT travel package. With a vast knowledge of everything the Isle of Man has to offer, our                                   a unique opportunity to enjoy the races from the point of view of a local as you slip into island life
partners are here to help you build the ultimate TT holiday.                                                                         and discover another side to the world famous TT.

Our Official Partners can offer advice on flights and ferries      To take advantage of our partners’ knowledge and expertise,       Increasingly popular with TT fans, Homestay allows visitors        from your hosts, helping you discover all the best places to
as well from any destination in the world to connecting UK         get in touch via the links below. From initial enquiry to final   to rent rooms or properties from local residents. The scheme       eat, drink and spectate! Indeed, many hosts and guests have
and Ireland ports at Belfast, Dublin, Heysham and Liverpool        booking, you will be in the care of trusted travel partners       is available to people who wish to visit the Island for the Isle   become lifelong friends, meeting up each year around the
as well as most major UK airports. Our partners also have          with years of experience working with TT fans. Whatever           of Man TT Races or the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling,       Island’s motorcycling events and coming together over their
unbeatable knowledge of - and access to – a broad range of         your budget and requirements, they are here to help you           which incorporates the Classic TT Races along with the Manx        mutual love of the Isle of Man.
accommodation options, from hotels and guesthouses to              build the ultimate TT holiday!                                    Grand Prix, VMCC Rally and the International Classic Trial.
camping and homestay.
                                                                                                                                     With Homestay, you can choose from over 850 Government             BOOKING WITH MIQUANDO
As part of a fully immersive TT or Classic TT travel package,                                                                        approved properties, so whether you’re looking to rent a

                                                                   TERRIFIC TRAVEL
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Booking with our Official TT Homestay Partner - gives you all
our local travel partners can also offer a selection of official                                                                     house for the full fortnight, or simply looking for a room for
                                                                                                                                                                                                        the peace of mind you need. You can look forward to staying
tickets and experiences, including TT VIP Club Packages and                                                                          a few days, all options are available with Homestay.
                                                                   +44 (0)1624 640 064 | IOMTT.COM/TRAVEL                                                                                               in a safe, clean and comfortable home - and perhaps make
Official Grandstand Seating.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        new friends forever! Start your next TT adventure by calling
                                                                                                                                     Homestay isn’t just about a bed space however. The scheme
                                                                                                                                                                                                        +44 (0)1624 640393 or visit:
Our partners can also arrange and book additional holiday                                                                            offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy a more authentic
experiences, including bespoke TT tours and excursions -           VISITIOM.CO.UK                                                    experience during the TT and Festival of Motorcycling. It’s
as well as local travel passes and heritage attraction passes.     +44 (0)1624 654 654 | VISITIOM.CO.UK                              also a fantastic way to gleam some real local knowledge

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ISLE OF MAN                                             MANX GRAND PRIX                                                                      17-30 AUGUST 2019

     FESTIVAL OF MOTORCYCLING                                                                                 An integral and prestigious part of the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling, the Manx Grand Prix
                                                                                                              remains a unique international motorcycling event for aspiring TT stars on modern machines.
                                                                                                              Riders from as far afield as Australia, New Zealand and the USA compete with those from the
The Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling brings together four of the biggest and best events in the           British Isles, Scandinavia and the European continent in what is possibly the world’s biggest
   motorcycling calendar to create a unique and action-packed fortnight of two-wheeled sport.                 race for amateur road racers today.

The Festival, which runs from Saturday 17th August to Sunday                                                  The racing is fast and thrilling and the fans recognise and applaud the up-    SATURDAY 17 AUGUST
1st September 2019, kicks off in real style with the Classic TT                                               and-coming riders. Indeed, some of the current TT stars first learned their
                                                                                                                                                                                             START OF PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING
Races and is swiftly followed by the famous Manx Grand Prix,                                                  TT craft at the Manx Grand Prix, including multiple TT winners Michael
the Vintage Motor Cycle Club Rally and the Manx International                                                 Dunlop, Ian Hutchinson and Ian Lougher.
                                                                    ISLE OF MAN CLASSIC TT RACES                                                                                             MONDAY 26 AUGUST
Classic Trial - all providing a wealth of unbeatable road racing,
                                                                    SATURDAY 17 - MONDAY 26 AUGUST                                                                                           NEWCOMERS MANX GRAND PRIX RACE
motorcycling nostalgia and dirt bike action.                                                                  2017 saw local man Mikey Evans win both the Junior and Senior Races
                                                                                                              as six other riders achieved laps of over 120mph for the first time. In 2018
                                                                    MANX GRAND PRIX RACES                                                                                                    WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST
The festival is more than just the action on track, however, and                                              Matt Stevenson, a Newcomer the previous year, won the prestigious
the fortnight’s celebrations will include plenty of famous faces    SATURDAY 17 - FRIDAY 30 AUGUST            Senior Manx Grand Prix by just 5 seconds after a thrilling race-long duel      JUNIOR MANX GRAND PRIX RACE
and famous machines, some very special VIP events, unique                                                     with Stephen Parsons - a fellow Newcomer in 2017.                              LIGHTWEIGHT & ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT
chat shows, autograph sessions, family entertainment and more!                                                                                                                               MANX GRAND PRIX RACE 1
                                                                    VMCC RALLY (IOM SECTION)
                                                                                                              The 2019 event once again features seven races, opening with the race for
Away from all the action, meanwhile, there’s ample opportunity
                                                                    THURSDAY 22 - FRIDAY 30 AUGUST
                                                                                                              Newcomers on the Bank Holiday Monday. Race week continues with the             FRIDAY 30 AUGUST
to meet new friends, sample award-winning local produce and                                                   Junior Manx Grand Prix for 600cc machines as well as two races for both        LIGHTWEIGHT & ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT
explore the unique beauty, tradition and character of the Island.   MANX INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC TRIAL          Lightweight and Ultra Lightweight machines. The meeting culminates             MANX GRAND PRIX RACE 2
So why not try an Isle of Man holiday with a real difference?       SATURDAY 31 AUGUST & SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER   with the 750cc Senior Manx Grand Prix on Friday 30th August.                   SENIOR MANX GRAND PRIX RACE

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THERE’S PLENTY OF FREE
TIME TO ENJOY THE CLASSIC
TT RACES OR JUST EXPLORE
THE MANX LANES...

VMCC MANX RALLY 20-27 AUGUST 2019                                                                                      MANX INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC TRIAL
The VMCC Manx Rally offers the chance to travel the stunning Manx countryside on your vintage or classic               This often-spectacular finale to the Festival of Motorcycling is held over two days and takes in a variety of
bike in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Boasting social runs, concours events and the hugely popular                stunning locations. From the Island’s spectacular coastal rocks and rolling hills, to the notoriously slippery
Festival of Jurby, the Manx Rally makes for a fun filled week of unbeatable biking action. In addition, there          streambeds, the Manx International Classic Trial is a real challenge to both riders and machines. The event
is plenty of free time to enjoy the events that make up the Festival of Motorcycling, not least the Classic TT Races   attracts competitors from all over the world and regularly sees TT stars past and present - along with former
for which our members will be invited to display their machines.                                                       World Trials Champions - testing their skills on a wide variety of classic machines.

VMCC EVENTS
TUESDAY 20 - TUESDAY 27 AUGUST
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  31 AUGUST &
                                                                                                                       MICK GRANT IS JUST ONE                                                                     1 SEPTEMBER
CLASSIC TT SHOW & SHINE                                                                                                                                                                                               2019
                                                                                                                       OF THE REGULAR FAMOUS
FRIDAY 23 AUGUST
                                                                                                                       FACES TO TACKLE THE
CLASSIC TT RACES                                                                                                       CLASSIC TRIAL...
SATURDAY 24 & MONDAY 26 AUGUST

VMCC FESTIVAL OF JURBY
SUNDAY 25 AUGUST

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SOUTHERN 100 EVENTS                                                                                            PRE-TT & POST-TT
ROAD RACING AT BILLOWN                                             Both held on the 4.25 mile Colas Billown Course, the Blackfords Pre-TT Classic and Colas Post-TT
                                                                       Road Races bookend the TT Festival and provide even more spectacular two-wheeled action!

                                                                   Relive the sights, sounds and smells of classic racing with the     Meanwhile, the Post-TT Road Races have brought the TT
                                                                   Pre-TT Classic Road Races. Soak up the unique atmosphere and        Festival to a close since 1991 and have provided fantastic thrills
                                                                   enthusiasm that is special at Billown as spectators mingle with     as the stars of the Mountain Course re-adjust to mass starts.
                                                                   competitors. The prize presentation and Concours d’Elegance         Racing takes place in the early evening, following an afternoon
BLACKFORDS                                                         of racing machines in Castletown Square provides a fitting end      of practice sessions. For this year’s meeting, three races will be
PRE-TT CLASSIC ROAD RACES                                          to the event, with many machines being ‘fired up’!                  held, catering for 600cc, 250/650cc and 1100cc machines.

FRIDAY 24, SATURDAY 25 &
MONDAY 27 MAY
                                                                                                                    SOUTHERN 100
COLAS POST-TT ROAD RACES                                           Ever wondered what the TT Races would look like if they had mass starts? Find out with a trip to the
SATURDAY 8 JUNE                                                            fabulous Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 International Road Races!

IOM STEAM PACKET COMPANY
SOUTHERN 100                                                       For those seeking road racing with bags of excitement, the          The non-stop action comes thick and fast with races for
                                                                   Southern 100 is simply unmissable. Many of the stars of the TT      Superbikes, 600s and Supertwins, along with the 2-stroke
INTERNATIONAL ROAD RACES                                           Races return to the Island for this ever-spectacular meeting held   classes and the ever-popular sidecars. Four action-packed
MONDAY 8 - THURSDAY 11 JULY                                        on the 4.25 mile Billown Course. Infamously bumpy, this super       days await with plenty of free time to explore the beautiful lsle
                                                                   fast circuit winds its way between the stone walls, farmyards and   of Man, and all topped off with the unique prize presentation
                                                                   picturesque cottages found in the south of the Island.              outside historic Castle Rushen on Thursday evening.

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ANDREAS RACING ASSOCIATION                                                                                     MANX NATIONAL TWO DAY TRIAL
Andreas Racing Association run a number of events throughout the year at Jurby Motordrome. Jurby               The ‘Manx’ first took place in September 1955, immediately attracting many top riders to the mecca of
was originally a WW2 airfield and much of that is incorporated into today’s short circuit - the only one on    motorcycling in the middle of the Irish Sea. It’s no wonder that many riders come back year after year, such
the Island. There are three permutations of the track that the Club employ throughout the racing season,       is the diversity of the Island’s landscape - slate quarries, moorland becks, volcanic rocks and muddy glens
offering competitors a good mix of high-speed swervery and more technical challenges. In addition to           are all obstacles competitors must tackle in their effort to win one of the coveted Premier Awards. The ‘Manx’
the racing, which is held over six weekends, Andreas Racing Association run their own race school as an        has been won over the years by some of the leading names of British Trials; Artie Radcliffe, Sammy Miller,
integral part of their meetings. The Club also offer pre-licence application courses.                          Martin Lampkin, Dougie Lampkin, Graham Jarvis and local star Steve Colley.

ARA CLUB MEETINGS                                TRACK DAYS                                                                                                                                    13 & 14 JULY 2019
SATURDAY 20 & SUNDAY 21 APRIL                    SUNDAY 24 MARCH 		           10:00-15:00 (GATES OPEN 09:00)
SUNDAY 5 MAY                                     FRIDAY 19 APRIL		            14:00-18:00 (GATES OPEN 12:00)
SATURDAY 29 & SUNDAY 30 JUNE                     SATURDAY 4 MAY		             10:00-15:00 (GATES OPEN 09:00)
SUNDAY 28 JULY
                                                 FRIDAY 28 JUNE		             14:00-15:00 (GATES OPEN 09:00)
SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
                                                 SATURDAY 27 JULY		           10:00-15:00 (GATES OPEN 09:00)

4-HOUR ENDURANCE RACE                            SUNDAY 11 AUGUST		           10:00-15:00 (GATES OPEN 09:00)

SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER                                 SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER        10:00-15:00 (GATES OPEN 09:00)

PLEASE NOTE: ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION. PLEASE REFER TO THE WEBSITE FOR LATEST NEWS.

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The Isle Of Man TT Marshals Association plays an important role in both the Isle of Man TT Races
and Festival of Motorcycling, providing volunteer marshals all around the famous TT Course.
Signing on as a marshal provides a fascinating insight to racing on the Mountain and allows road
racing fans to support the riders and contribute to the sport we all love.

Marshalling the TT Course is a great way to experience         With your support we can ensure exciting, high octane
the thrill of the sport you love. For four weeks every year,   events like the TT, Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix are
our dedicated and skilled team of volunteers provide vital     well-manned by a professional team who care about
support around the 37.73 mile course, ensuring the road        their sport and want to secure their long term future.
is safe and the riders are looked after.

And with a crew of more than five hundred needed
before a wheel can even turn towards Bray Hill, we’re
always keen to recruit new marshals. Whether you live
on the island or visit us from ‘over the water’, whether
it’s your first event, or you’ve been following the racing
for decades, you’ll be made very welcome.

Never done it before? Not a problem, we’ll team you up
with an experienced crew while you learn the ropes, and
you don’t have to do every session either.

REGISTER & INFORMATION: IOMTTMA.COM TRAVEL PACKAGES: IOMTTRACES.COM
There’s no better time to immerse in everything TT. With official entertainment, a choice
of special events to attend and VIP hospitality available every race day, you can build your
very own TT experience, bringing you ever closer to the action and closer to your heroes.
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