Road closures announced for Sprintfest - but no Ramsey Sprint again?

Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 12:25

A series of road closures have been announced for this year's Ramsey Sprintfest, but it looks as though there'll be no Ramsey Sprint for the second year running.

Last year, organisers Straightliners didn't host the 1/8 mile event on Mooragh Promenade - and this year there's no TT event listed on its website.

Sprintfest will see parts of East Quay and West Quay as well as Market Place close between 6pm and midnight from Friday, May 29 to Monday, June 1.

Parking will be suspended in Market Place while the event is held.

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