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Classic TT motorcycle racing event

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2026-08-23 22:31 UTC → 2026-08-26 10:16 UTC · added removed

The 2026 Classic TT on the Isle of Man Mountain Course progressed saw continued dominance from qualifying sessions to race victories. During qualifying, improved weather conditions allowed riders to set competitive times. Nathan Harrison led the Formula 1 class, while veteran riders, despite weather-related schedule adjustments and high attrition rates during races. Michael Dunlop topped secured multiple victories, including the Formula 1 and Lightweight category. John McGuinness also led categories, as well as the Historic Senior class, being the only rider in that category to exceed 110mph. Classic finale on a Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD. In the subsequent races, Michael Senior Classic, Dunlop achieved a double victory and set a new absolute lap record. of 128.596 mph and finished 11.68 seconds ahead of Jamie Coward. His performance in the Lightweight category win followed a period of technical scrutiny where his team was noted as required to disassemble his engine due to a personal milestone. Additionally, Joe Loughlin protest prior to the final. John McGuinness, marking 30 years of racing at the TT, won the combined Ultra-Lightweight Historic Senior Classic race on a Kawasaki ZXR400, Winfield Paton. This victory marked his 24th win at the Mountain Course and ended a seven-year drought in road racing. To commemorate his career, Honda UK released fifteen limited edition CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP replicas featuring his racing livery. In the inaugural Junior 600 race, Rob Hodson took first place on a Yamaha YZF-R6, finishing 24.32 seconds ahead of Barry Furber and setting a new class fastest lap record with a time of 113.524mph. 120.276 mph.

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  1. 2026-08-26 10:16 UTC Classic TT motorcycle racing event
  2. 2026-08-23 22:31 UTC Classic TT motorcycle racing event

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