In its seventh year, the Classic TT, presented by Bennetts, is one of the most prestigious events in the classic diary and the schedule for this year's festival has just been released.
This year’s Isle of Man Classic TT will celebrate the life and career of Steve Hislop, one of the greatest British motorcycle racers of all time. Entitled ‘Back to the Future: The Hizzy Years’ this celebration will take place 30 years after Steve set the first ever 120mph lap around the Mountain Course, a speed that remains a benchmark three decades on.
Here’s those all-important dates and times for your diary to ensure you don't miss any of the action from the island this August. Download the full Classic TT Schedule as a PDF here.
When is the Classic TT?
The Classic TT presented by Bennetts will take place Saturday 17th August to Monday 26th August 2019.
Classic TT dates (2019)
A week of qualifying, which for 2019 begins on Saturday 17th August, often merely hints at the spectacular racing to follow as riders and their teams get to grips with their classic machines and come to terms with the challenge of racing on the TT Mountain Course. See the full qualifying and race timetable below;
Classic TT qualifying and race schedule
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Monday 19th August - QUALIFYING 2
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18:20 - 19:05
Classic TT Lightweight / Superbike &
MGP Senior / Junior (no MGP Newcomers)
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19:10 - 19:45
Classic TT 350 / 500 & MGP Lightweight
/ Ultra Lightweight (no MGP Newcomers)
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19:48 - 20:00
All MGP Newcomers & selected
experienced competitors
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Tuesday 20th August - QUALIFYING 3
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18:20 - 19:10
Classic TT Lightweight / Superbike
& MGP Senior / Junior / Newcomers A
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19:15 - 20:00
Classic TT 350 / 500 & MGP Lightweight
/ Ultra Lightweight / Newcomers B
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Wednesday 21st August - QUALIFYING 4
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18:20 - 19:10
Classic TT Lightweight / Superbike &
MGP Senior / Junior / Newcomers A
POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY, DUE TO WET WEATHER
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19:15 - 20:00
Classic TT 350 / 500 & MGP Lightweight
/ Ultra Lightweight / Newcomers B
POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY, DUE TO WET WEATHER
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Thursday 22nd August - QUALIFYING 5
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13:00 - 14:45
Classic TT Senior / Junior & MGP Lightweight
/ Ultra Lightweight / Newcomers B
14:45 - 16:30
Classic TT Lightweight / Superbike &
MGP Senior / Junior / Newcomers A
18:20 - 19:10
Classic TT Lightweight / Superbike &
MGP Senior / Junior / Newcomers A
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19:15 - 20:00
Classic TT 350 / 500 & MGP Lightweight
/ Ultra Lightweight / Newcomers B
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Friday 23rd August - QUALIFYING 6
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18:20 - 19:10
Classic TT 350 / 500 & MGP Lightweight
/ Ultra Lightweight / Newcomers B
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19:15 - 20:00
Classic TT Lightweight / Superbike &
MGP Senior / Junior / Newcomers A
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Saturday 24th August - RACE DAY 1
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11:30
Bennetts Senior Classic TT Race (4 laps)
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13:45
Steve Hislop Commemorative Lap (1 lap)
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15:00
Dunlop Lightweight Classic TT Race (4 laps)
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17:00
Classic Superbike / MGP Senior &
Junior Qualifying (2 laps)
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17:35
Classic TT Junior / MGP Lightweight &
Ultra Lightweight Qualifying (2 laps)
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Monday 26th August - RACE DAY 2
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10:15
Locate.im Junior Classic TT Race (4 laps)
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13:00
Classic Racer Magazine Classic TT Lap
of Honour (1 lap)
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14:15
RST Superbike Classic TT Race (4 laps)
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16:15
MGP Newcomers Race (4 laps)
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18:20
MGP Senior, Junior &
Lightweight Qualifying (2 laps)
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Keep up to date with any last-minute schedule changes, and insider information, by following Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson, on Twitter, and the official IOM TT Facebook page.
Don't forget if you're travelling over to the Classic TT this year, that the Isle of Man isn’t part of the UK or the EU – it’s a self-governing British Crown Dependency with its own parliament, government and laws. This means that you don’t get automatic access to free healthcare through your EHIC card, but UK residents can take advantage of a reciprocal emergency healthcare agreement. However, repatriation is not included as part of this agreement, so the Isle of Man government still strongly recommends adequate insurance is in place.
So if you’re travelling to the IoM from the UK or beyond, you still need travel insurance to cover medical emergencies. Your bike insurance will (or should…check your policy) cover damage to your bike or a third party, but your medical needs are not fully covered.
