MGP opening race to go ahead as scheduled

Tuesday, 1 September 2015 00:00

The opening race in this year’s Manx Grand Prix programme will go ahead as scheduled.

Roads will close at 1pm for the four-lap Newcomers race - which will get under way at 2pm.

Delayed qualifying sessions for the senior, junior, lightweight and super twin classes will go ahead at 3:45pm

All races will be flagged at 4:15pm - with roads due to open around the course at around 5pm.

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