From the Manx Motorcycle Club:

Following further discussions with the ACU, we have been informed the ACU may consider relaxing the requirements for obtaining a TT Moutain Course Licence. In particular the ACU may consider granting licences to riders who have not held a National licence for 12 months prior to the closing date of 19 May if they have satisfactorily completed the necessary number of meetings to upgrade to a Natiional Licence and if they have satisfactorily competed in 3 race meetings in the 12 months expiring on 31 May 2006. This is a dispensation by the ACU Road Race Committee who have made it clear that riders who currently hold only a Novice or Intermediate Novice licence will not be considered.

The ACU has agreed that the closing date for the 2006 Manx Grand Prix can be extended to Friday 16 June 2006 for all classes.

If you still wish to be considered for the 2006 Manx Grand Prix please contact this office immediately on 01624-644649 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Although I don't wish to say too much regarding this fragile situation, this announcement has to be good news. Hopefully it will give those it concerns a much appreciated lifeline, as regards making their debuts in the Manx, although, sadly, it has come too late for some, who have already been forced into making other arrangements.

I wonder are entries down and they are now trying to swell the grids a bit ???? :oops: :oops: :oops:

"Pat:
I wonder are entries down and they are now trying to swell the grids a bit ???? :oops: :oops: :oops:


Got it one Pat

As our viking friend says this is good news given the current state of affairs.
Lets hope there is just a little more movement from the ACU on this and things can settle down again.