The 2006
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 re ...
motorcycle races for
amateur
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competitors took place from 28 August to 1 September over the
Snaefell Mountain Course
The Isle of Man TT Mountain Course or ''TT Course'' is a street and public rural road circuit located in the Isle of Man, used for motorcycle racing. The motorcycle ''TT Course'' is used principally for the Isle of Man TT Races and also the sep ...
. The English rider Craig Atkinson won both the Junior and Senior Grand Prix races.
Newcomers Race A
Monday 28 August 2006 – Mountain Course (4 laps – 150.92 miles)
* Two-stroke motorcycles exceeding 250 cc and not exceeding 750 cc.
* Four-stroke motorcycles exceeding 400 cc and not exceeding 750 cc.
* Twin/three-cylinder motorcycles exceeding 600 cc and not exceeding 1000 cc.
[Race Guide Manx Grand Prix 2006]
Newcomers Race C
Monday 28 August 2006 – Mountain Course (4 laps – 150.92 miles)
* Two-stroke motorcycles exceeding 125 cc and 6 gears.
* Four-stroke motorcycles exceeding 250 cc and not exceeding 400 cc.
Senior Classic Race
Monday 28 August 2006 – Mountain Course (4 laps – 150.92 miles)
* For motorcycles exceeding 350 cc and not exceeding 500 cc.
Junior Classic Race
Wednesday 30 August 2006 – Mountain Course (4 laps – 150.92 miles)
* Class A for motorcycles exceeding 300 cc and not exceeding 350 cc.
Lightweight Classic Race
Wednesday 30 August 2006 – Mountain Course (4 laps – 150.92 miles)
* Class B for motorcycles exceeding 175 cc and not exceeding 250 cc.
Junior Manx Grand Prix
Wednesday 30 August 2006 – Mountain Course (4 laps – 150.92 miles)
* Two-stroke motorcycles exceeding 200 cc and not exceeding 350 cc.
* Four-stroke four-cylinder motorcycles exceeding 450 cc and not exceeding 600 cc.
* Four-stroke twin-cylinder motorcycles exceeding 600 cc and not exceeding 750 cc.
[Race Guide Manx Grand Prix 2006 page 15]
Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Friday 1 September 2006 – Mountain Course (4 laps – 150.92 miles)
Senior Manx Grand Prix
Friday 1 September 2006 – Mountain Course (4 laps – 150.92 miles)
* Four-stroke four-cylinder motorcycles exceeding 450 cc and not exceeding 750 cc.
* Four-stroke twin-cylinder motorcycles exceeding 600 cc and not exceeding 1000 cc.
Sources
External links
Detailed race resultsMountain Course map
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Manx
Manx (; formerly sometimes spelled Manks) is an adjective (and derived noun) describing things or people related to the Isle of Man:
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Manx
Manx (; formerly sometimes spelled Manks) is an adjective (and derived noun) describing things or people related to the Isle of Man:
* Manx people
**Manx surnames
* Isle of Man
It may also refer to:
Languages
* Manx language, also known as Manx ...