Classic TT & Manx Grand Prix cancelled

Monday, 4 May 2020 10:03

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

This year's Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix are cancelled.

The news was confirmed in a statement today from the government and Manx Motorcycle Club.

The organisers have taken the joint decision to cancel this year’s Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix - which were due to take place between the 22nd August and the 4th September.

It comes following consultation between the Department for Enterprise and race organisers - taking into account emergency measures including current border controls and travel restrictions caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic.

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