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John McGuinness will start No.1 for his 30th anniversary year in the big bike races
John McGuinness will lead the top 20 seeded riders for the 2026 Isle of Man TT Superbike and Superstock races, marking his 30th anniversary at the event.
After years of the Supersport class starting the race programme, the 1000cc machinery will open the event in 2026.
The Superstock contest will initiate race week, followed by the Superbike TT the next day.
Additional races include a second Superstock TT during the week and the Senior TT finale.
The top 20 seeded starters have been announced, with John McGuinness at the forefront as he marks his 30th year at the TT.
The big bike races see a Honda 1-2-3 in the opening 30 seconds, with Nathan Harrison and Dean Harrison following McGuinness.
These races will also feature riders like Jamie Coward, David Johnson, and Michael Dunlop.
The starting grid will also include competitors like Josh Brookes, Davey Todd, and Conor Cummins.
The top 10 is rounded out by racers like Dominic Herbertson, Shaun Anderson, and Rob Hodson.
