Organisers expect big crowds for rebranded MGP festival

Organisers of the new look International Manx Grand Prix Festival are hoping all the changes they’ve made will result in an increase of ‘heads on beds’.

Rebranded as the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling the event will feature all the usual MGP attractions, coupled with the new three day classic TT meeting which brings with it a roster of top road race talent.

Government brought about this change in the hope the inclusion of the TT brand will lead to increased interest.

Long-time MGP organiser Phil Taubman says he hopes the new look schedule will have the desired effect:

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