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Thursday 25, Friday 26 & Saturday 27 April 2013

by isleofman.com 22nd April 2013

The Manx Classic, a three-day sprint and hillclimb event for vintage, classic and modern sports cars, will take place on 25, 26 and 27 April.

More than eighty-five competitors, in a great selection of vintage, classic and modern sports cars ranging from 1921 to 2010, will compete in the event, held at three venues across the Island.

In addition to the ever-popular Ford Escorts and Minis, a group of Caterhams, Mitsubishis and Subarus head-up the modern sports cars alongside rarities including a 1935 Wolseley Hornet, a couple of 1930s MGs and three Frazer Nashs dating from the 1920s. 

This year also sees a good showing of Austin Healeys and Triumphs and the return of the popular GT40s and the head-turning 1985 Audi Quattro S1 E2 Pikes Peak Replica.

Governor’s Sprint – Thursday 25 April

Roads Closed: 12 noon to 3pm and then 6pm to 9.30pm
Starting from the TT Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road and travelling through Governor's Dip to finish on the A18 Mountain Road, at The Nook on the TT Course 'old road', near to West Drive.

The Sloc – Friday 26 April

Roads closed: 9.15am to 4.30pm
Taking in a section of the A36 Sloc Road, north of Port Erin and south of the Round Table.

Lhergy Frissell – Saturday 27 April

Roads closed: 9.15am to 5pm
From Barrule Park, running out of Ramsey on the TT Course, taking in Ramsey Hairpin, Waterworks and Gooseneck and out towards the 26th Milestone.

Find out more information about the Manx Classic: http://www.manxmotorracing.com.

Road closure information is available at: http://www.manxmotorracing.com/localinfo.htm.

View a selection of images from the 2012 event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/manxmotorracingclub and video: http://www.manxmotorracing.com/photos.htm and http://www.youtube.com/manxmotorracing

Follow the Manx Classic on twitter: @ManxMotorRacing

Posted by isleofman.com
Monday 22nd, April 2013 10:46pm.

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