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Several races cancelled at Classic TT 2025 as contingency sessions couldn’t be used
The Classic TT Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson acknowledged that a shortage of volunteers was a factor in the race cancellations at the 2025 event, preventing the use of contingency sessions.
Despite a positive week of weather during qualifying and the Manx Grand Prix, adverse conditions due to the aftermath of Storm Erin caused disruptions during the event on the Isle of Man.
The Clerk of the Course revealed that the inability to use planned contingency sessions was also linked to a lack of volunteers to support those activities.
As a consequence of the weather challenges and volunteer shortage, some races, including the Classic Senior, were either shortened or cancelled.
Thompson expressed gratitude towards the participants, officials, and spectators for their patience and perseverance, emphasizing the importance of volunteers in ensuring the smooth operation of the event.
He highlighted the impact of inclement weather and acknowledged the disappointment caused by the race schedule adjustments, underscoring the constraints faced by the race organization in adhering to strict time restrictions.
