Press Release | October 22, 2024
The Isle of Man TT Races are pleased to announce the return of the Classic TT, set to ignite a sense of nostalgia all around the famous TT Mountain Course in August 2025. Taking inspiration from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, the Classic TT promises to be a celebration of motorcycle racing heritage, paying homage to the legendary riders and iconic machines that shaped these golden eras of TT racing.
This is a press release from the Isle of Man TT…
First staged between 2013 and 2019, the much-loved Classic TT was the world’s foremost classic motorcycle race attracting the best teams, the most exotic machinery and the fastest modern day TT competitors. Legends such as John McGuinness, Michael Dunlop, Bruce Anstey and Michael Rutter are just some of the riders to have enjoyed success at the Classic TT.
With races for 1990s Superbikes, two stroke Grand Prix machines and historic racing bikes from the 1960s and 70s, fans of the Classic TT can look forward to a spectacular event designed to evoke fond memories of the great riders and machines that left an indelible mark on TT history and who ruled the Mountain Course during these periods.
Qualifying for the Classic TT will get underway from Wednesday, August 20, 2025, with a five race schedule set to take place over Wednesday, August 27 and Friday, August 29.
Racing for the Classic TT will start with a bang on the opening day with three races scheduled starting with the Formula 1 TT, followed by the Lightweight TT and then the Historic Junior TT.
Friday the 29th of August, will open with the prestigious Historic Senior TT, with a second Superbike outing—the Senior Classic TT—bringing the curtain down on the high speed Mountain Course action.
The race program will be supported by a range of nostalgic events and 2-wheeled attractions away from the course, providing race fans with what promises to be an unforgettable week of entertainment.
Paul Phillips, Head of Motorsport, Isle of Man TT Races commented: “The Classic TT captured the imagination of fans when it ran previously, and we are excited to bring it back as a celebration of some of the most iconic decades in TT history. The 80s and 90s in particular were a time of intense rivalries, iconic machines and record breaking racing, and this event will be a place where fans can reconnect with those unforgettable moments. The Classic TT will not only honour the great riders of those eras but also provide a chance to see some of legendary machines roar back to life on the Mountain Course, piloted by the best riders of the modern day.”
Fans that are eager to join the nostalgic celebrations of the Classic TT and be transported back in time and are able to do so thanks to a selection of early travel offers available from the TT’s Official Travel Partners.
Traveling through the TT’s official partners means you can relax and focus on enjoying the thrilling atmosphere of the Classic TT while leaving the logistics to the experts. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this extraordinary event—book your journey today and take a ride back in time!
More details including a copy of the schedule can be found at iomttraces.com/classic
