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Festival of Motorcycling: Monday evening qualifying called off - Malcolm - 20-08-2018 The view from Creg ny Baa towards Kate's Cottage on Monday afternoon as low lying clouds and mist threaten to disrupt this evening's Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix qualifying session.
Photo: Dave Kneen/www.iomtt.com This evening, Monday’s, second Festival of Motorcyclng qualifying session has been called off because of low visibility on the Mountain.
A statement released by event organisers on Monday afternoon said: ’Following consultation with the Isle of Man Met Office, Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson regrets that this evening’s Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix qualifying session is cancelled due to the continued low lying clouds and mist on the Mountain section. He has been advised this will not clear in time for this evening’s session.’
Saturday evening’s opening session of the week was also curtailed early because of mist.
Weather permitting, the next qualifying session will be tomorrow evening (Tuesday).
Schedule:
6.20pm to 7.05pm MGP Senior/ MGP Junior/ CTT Lightweight/ CTT Superbike (no newcomers)
7.10pm to 7.45pm CTT Junior/ CTT Senior/ MGP Lightweight & Ultra Lightweight
7.48pm to 8pm MGP newcomers accompanied by experienced riders
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