Entries received by the Manx Motor Cycle Club, organisers of the Manx Grand Prix, which takes place between 16th & 29th August and is part of the Festival of Motorcycling have far exceeded those received at the same time in 2013.

The Race Committee confirm that with six weeks to the closing date for entries being received, Saturday 7th June, a total of 298 have been received compared to 143 last year.

The details by Races and Classes are:

Races 2014 2013 Comparison

Newcomers A 2014 -27 : 2013 - 8
Newcomers B 2014 -15 : 2013 - 8
Newcomers C 2014 -5 : 2013 - 2
Sub Total: 2014 - 47 : 2013 - 18

Junior Manx Grand Prix 2014 - 79 : 2013 - 40

SuperTwin Manx Grand Prix 2014 - 59 : 2013 - 27
Lightweight Manx Grand Prix 2014 - 29 : 2013 - 15
Sub Total: 2014 - 88 : 2013 - 42

Senior Manx Grand Prix 2014 - 84 : 2013 - 43



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That is excellent news about the MGP entries, let us hope that by the time the entries are closed, all classes are oversubscribed. Now all we need is good weather for the MGP (and Classic TT).