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The Classic TT has announced two new iconic classes for the 2026 event
The 2026 Classic TT introduces two new iconic classes: Junior 600 and Ultra Lightweight contests. This event, occurring on the Isle of Man’s Mountain Course in August, returned as a standalone in 2025 after last being held in 2019. Following the COVID pandemic, the Classic TT races were part of the Manx Grand Prix. In addition to existing races for Classic Superbikes, Historic Senior, and Historic Junior, the 2026 Classic TT will showcase more iconic machinery. The new races include a Junior 600 for 1990s retro Supersport bikes and an Ultra Lightweight class for 400cc machines and 125cc two-strokes. Notably, the Junior 600 category can qualify for the Senior Classic TT, leading to a revised race week schedule with six contests set to run.
