THERE has been a big surge in entries for the Manx Grand Prix which starts on August 20.
The organisers have accepted 519 entries, which is well up on last year’s figure of 469.
A spokesman for the Manx Motor Cycle Club said today, “It is encouraging that the numbers of newcomers accepted have increased from last year, helped by the continuing assistance received from the Mike Hailwood Foundation in bringing potential Manx Grand Prix riders over early in the year to see the Snaefell Mountain Course for themselves.”
The other Manx Grand Prix modern races have also attracted extra entries this year which the organisers says is “pleasing in the current economic climate.”
Overall, the Classic classes are also up on 2010. However, the Post Classic races remain similar to last year although the 2011 regulations allow for a wider range of machinery.
The Manx Motor Cycle Club says it is “looking forward to welcoming our regular competitors, newcomers, friends, supporters and enthusiasts to ‘the most sporting races of the year’ in a few weeks’ time.”
