2008 Manx Grand Prix
The 2008 Manx Grand Prix was held between 18 and 30 August on the Snaefell mountain course, Mountain Course. The Senior event was won by the Welsh rider Adam Barclay, and the Junior and Ultra-Lightweight events by the Manx rider Dan Kneen, who also scored the fastest lap in three different races. Results Practice times 2008 Senior Manx Grand Prix Practice Times and Leaderboard Race results Race 1; Newcomers Race A Monday 25 August 2008 – Snaefell mountain course, Mountain Course 2 laps – 75.46 miles (121.40 km). * Four-stroke Four-cylinder motorcycles exceeding 550 cc and not exceeding 750 cc. * Four-stroke Twin-cylinder motorcycles exceeding 651 cc and not exceeding 1000 cc. * Four-stroke Three-cylinder motorcycles exceeding 601 cc and not exceeding 675 cc. ''Fastest Lap: Ryan Kneen – 104.005 mph (21' 45.97) on lap 2.'' Race 1; Newcomers Race C Monday 25 August 2008 – Snaefell mountain course, Mountain Course 2 laps â ...
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Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course (or 'Snaefell Mountain Course, Mountain Circuit') every year for a two-week period, usually spanning the end of August and early September. New for 2022 is a period reduction from 14 to 9 days. The MGP or Manx (as it is more commonly known) is considered to be the amateur rider's alternative and a learning experience for the Isle of Man TT races held in May/June. The event differs from the TT in that it does not cater for Sidecar TT, sidecars. A 'Classic TT' race category for historic racing machines was added in 2013 as part of the Manx Government Department of Economic Development's expansion to create what is termed ''Festival of Motorcycling''. These new races also allowed for professional and experienced riders to compete. The event consists of six four-lap races of the circuit which begins at the TT Grandstand in Douglas, Isle of Man, Douglas, the island's capital. The separate classes are the N ...
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