MGP organisers issue revised race schedule for today

Wednesday, 31 August 2011 01:00

Roads will be open for rest of the day from 5PM

The organisers of the Manx Grand Prix have issued a revised timetable which, if all goes to plan, will mean there will be no additional road closures tonight.

The SuperTwin/Lightweight race got underway forty five minutes ago with the 1 lap practice for the Senior/Classic Superbikes to head out at 4.15pm

The roads open car will leave at 4.30 with the intention of having the roads reopened for 5pm.

The roads will then remain open for the fest of the day.

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