Pre-TT Classic countdown underway

Monday, 5 May 2025 at 13:55

With just three weeks to go until racing gets underway, the Southern 100 club has released details of the pre-TT Classic meeting.

It's due to get underway on the Billown Circuit from Friday, May 23 - when roads will shut from 6pm until 9pm for timed practices.

They'll continue on Saturday, May 24 from midday until 4.30pm, and roads will close again at 6pm for the first races.

On Sunday, May 25 there'll be more racing from 1pm until 6pm, with the traditional prize presentations in Castletown's Market Square from 7pm.

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