Billown circuit closes for qualifying and racing on Saturday 23 May

By ManxRadio Published 23 May 2026

If you're planning to travel around the south of the Isle of Man this Saturday, it's worth knowing that roads around the Billown Course will be closing for day two of the Pre-TT Classic Road Races. Following the opening qualifying session on Friday night, the action intensifies with both afternoon qualifying and evening racing taking place.

Road Closures and Travel Times

Visitors and residents should plan their journeys carefully, as the roads will close in two separate windows. The afternoon qualifying session begins at 12:30pm, with roads reopening by 4:30pm at the latest. Evening racing then takes over from 6pm, with roads expected to reopen by 9:30pm.

Traffic will flow in the direction of the course during these periods, so plan an alternative route if you need to travel through the area. The Mountain Road is also operating as one-way during this time.

Saturday 23 May Schedule

Afternoon Qualifying (12:30pm–4:30pm):

  • Race 1 – Singles (12:45pm–12:57pm)
  • Race 2 – 1100cc Classic (1:07pm–1:19pm)
  • Race 3 – Junior Superbikes (1:39pm–1:51pm)
  • Race 5 – Senior Classic (2:01pm–2:13pm)
  • Race 6 – Lightweight Classic & 125cc Post Classic & 400cc (2:23pm–2:35pm)
  • Race 7 – Junior Classic (2:45pm–2:57pm)
  • Race 9 – Senior Superbikes (3:07pm–3:19pm)
  • Race 4 & 10 – Sidecar Classic (3:26pm–3:43pm)
  • Race 8 – 400cc Post Classic (3:53pm–4:12pm)

Evening Racing (6pm–9:30pm):

  • Race 1 – MS-PR Singles (6 Laps)
  • Race 2 – Foraging Vintners 1100cc Classic (7 Laps)
  • Race 3 – Geoff Duke Junior Superbikes (7 Laps)
  • Race 4 – MC Locksmiths Sidecar Race (4 Laps)

For motorsport enthusiasts and visitors, the Pre-TT Classic is a fantastic opportunity to experience world-class road racing in a spectacular island setting. Check local traffic updates before travelling to ensure you plan the best route for your journey.

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