Classic TT Racing Faces Isle of Man Road Closures, Weather Delays

The 2025 Classic TT races on the Isle of Man have experienced multiple schedule disruptions due to rain, resulting in road closures being delayed by up to three hours from the originally planned 09:30 BST start. Organisers have implemented contingency evening sessions from 18:00 to 21:00 to accommodate shortened races, including three Classic TT races and parade laps, with racing also scheduled for Friday and additional contingency sessions on Thursday. Michael Dunlop, marking 25 years since his late uncle Joey Dunlop's final TT wins, took victory in the Lightweight Classic TT amid these adjustments. The Classic TT brand was reintroduced this year to boost visitor numbers and runs parallel to the Manx Grand Prix, with Supertwin and Supersport races completed earlier and Junior and Senior classes held on Monday. While the weather initially caused delays and a crash led to the Lightweight race being red-flagged, forecasts predict dry spells and sunny intervals from early afternoon, aiming to maximise racing opportunities. Organisers have also called for more volunteer marshals to support the event's extended schedule.