This year's Classic TT, presented by Bennetts, looks set to be an epic confrontation between all the top TT stars and the best classic racing specialists as they line up on rare and exotic machinery of yesteryear to do battle round the world's most demanding race course. Where else can you see a full bore '80's Superbike take on a screaming 1990's 500cc Grand Prix two-stroke? Or an exact replica of Giacomo Agostini's MV Agusta 500 triple take on a 500 Paton? And when the Classic TT's over you can watch the road racing stars of tomorrow battle it out in the Manx Grand Prix.
Racing doesn't start until August 27 so there's still time to book your trip. This is a comprehensive list of all the on-track and off-track action you can expect to enjoy at the world's biggest classic bike racing event.
ON-TRACK ACTION
Practice and race schedule for the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Saturday, 20 August
1720-1745: MGP & Classic TT Newcomers (speed controlled)
1730-1825: MGP Senior/Junior, Classic TT Lightweight/Superbike (No MGP Newcomers)
1830-1925: Classic TT Senior/Junior, MGP Lightweight/Supertwin (No MGP Newcomers)
1930-2005: All MGP Newcomers
Monday 22 August
1820-1905: MGP Senior/Junior, Classic TT Lightweight/Superbike (No MGP Newcomers)
1910-1945: Classic TT Senior/Junior, MGP Lightweight/Supertwin (No MGP Newcomers)
1948-2005: All MGP Newcomers
Tuesday 23 August
1820-1905: Classic TT Senior/Junior, MGP Lightweight/Supertwin (No MGP Newcomers)
1910-1945: MGP Senior/Junior, Classic TT 250/Superbike (No MGP Newcomers)
1948-2005: All MGP Newcomers
Wednesday 24 August
1820-1905: MGP Senior/Junior, Classic TT Lightweight/Superbike (No MGP Newcomers)
1910-1945: Classic TT Senior/Junior, MGP Lightweight/Supertwin (No MGP Newcomers)
1948-2005: All MGP Newcomers
Thursday 25 August
1820-1910: Classic TT Senior/Junior
1915-2000: Classic TT Lightweight/Superbike
Friday 26 August
1820-1910: MGP Senior/Junior, Classic TT Lightweight/Superbike, MGP Newcomers A
1915-2000: Classic TT Senior/Junior, MGP Lightweight/Supertwin, MGP Newcomers B
Saturday 27 August
1325-1400: MGP Senior/Junior/Newcomers
1425-1450: Classic TT Junior/Superbike
1805-1900: MGP Supertwin/Lightweight/Newcomers
Monday 29 August
1210-1305: MGP Senior/Junior/SuperTwin/Lightweight
Wednesday 31 August
After completion of racing
1515-1550: MGP Senior
RACE DAYS SCHEDULE
Saturday 27 August
CLASSIC TT RACE DAY 1
1130hrs: Bennetts Senior Classic TT Race (4 laps)
1325hrs: MGP Senior, Junior & Newcomers Qualifying
1355hrs: Classic TT Junior & Superbike Qualifying
1445hrs: VMCC Parade Lap
1615hrs: Sure Lightweight Classic TT Race (4 laps)
1810hrs: MGP Supertwin, Lightweight & Newcomers Qualifying
Monday 29 August
CLASSIC TT RACE DAY 2
1015hrs: Okell’s Junior Classic TT Race (4 laps)
1210hrs: MGP Senior, Junior, Supertwin & Lightweight Qualifying
1400hrs: Motorsport Merchandise Superbike Classic TT Race (4 laps)
1600hrs: Classic Racer Magazine Classic TT Lap of Honour
1700hrs: IMGold Newcomers A/B MGP Race (4 laps)
Wednesday 31 August
MANX GRAND PRIX RACE DAY 1
1015hrs: Mylchreests Junior MGP (4 laps)
1315hrs: MGP Supporters Club SuperTwin/Lightweight MGP (2 classes - 4 laps)
1515hrs: MGP Senior Qualifying
Friday 4 September
MANX GRAND PRIX RACE DAY 2
1015hrs: Full Factory Senior MGP (4 laps)
NON-RACE EVENTS
Friday 26 August
Classic TT Paddock Carnival, TT Grandstand, 12 noon
Saturday, 27 August
Manx National 2-Day Trial, Day 1
VMCC Manx Rally, closed roads parade, TT Course, 14.45
Sunday, 28 August
Manx National 2-Day Trial, Day 2
VMCC Festival of Jurby, 09.30
Classic TT Heroes Dinner, VIP Hospitality Suite, TT Grandstand, 19.30
Monday, 29 August
Prize Presentation, VIP Hospitality Suite, TT Grandstand, 18.30
Tuesday, 30 August
VMCC Manx Rally Regularity Run, Tynwald Fair Field, St John's, 11.00
Wednesday, 31 August
Prize Presentation, VIP Hospitality Suite, TT Grandstand, 19.30
Thursday, September 1
Ramsey Classic Sprint, Mooragh Promenade, Ramsey, 10.30
Friday, September 2
Manx Grand Prix Prize Presentation, Villa Marina, 19.30
Saturday, September 3
Manx International Classic Weekend Trial, Day 1
Sunday, September 4
Manx International Classic Weekend Trial, Day 2
For tickets and more information visit www.iomtt.com
For Manx 2-Day Trial information visit www.manx2day.co.uk
For information on the Classic Weekend Trial visit www.manxtrialsclub.comThe Festival of Jurby is the single biggest one-day event held on the Isle of Man and this year's looks set to be more spectacular than ever. You can see rare and exotic bikes being ridden around the airfield circuit, including a rare appearance by Kevin Schwantz's 1988 Pepsi Suzuki RGV500 and a first-time visit by the ultra-rare East German Simson racers from the 1950s. Former TT winner and GP star Graeme Crosby will be riding his original Suzuki XR69 and there will be hundreds more bikes and scores of famous riders to see and meet as well as live music, stalls and concourse competitions. The crowning moment of the event will be a display by the Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane of the Battle of Britain memorial Flight. Tickets costs £5 and children go free.