We're always willing to engage with residents on TT, says Clerk of the Course

Gary Thompson heading into 13th year in charge of event

The Isle of Man TT Races' Clerk of the Course says he and his team are always willing to engage with residents over the busy nature of the racing fortnight.

As he prepares for his 13th year overseeing the event, Gary Thompson says he's aware of some of the frustrations the event can cause at times for riders, spectators and locals.

Previously he's received criticism at times on matters including schedule changes or delays due to disruption.

However, he says any calls he makes are done with the safety of competitors, fans, marshals and residents as the top priority:

The 2025 Isle of Man TT Races are scheduled to run from Monday, 26 May until Saturday, 7 June - you can see the full schedule for the event HERE.

Sessions and timings remain subject to change depending on prevailing weather and circumstances.

Last year, ACU Events Ltd. signed a new ten-year deal to remain the race organisers for the TT up to and including the 2033 event.

A number of changes have also been made to the regulations for competitors for 2025.

These include changes to warm-up laps which will now be known as 'course inspection laps' which will only be used if course conditions are not considered good enough for racing to begin straight away.

Also included in the alterations is a ban on seven-speed gearboxes for sidecar outfits whilst solo machines will not be allowed to go onto the mountain course for the first time unless it's been tested or raced elsewhere beforehand.

What's previously been termed as 'enhanced medical standards' for riders are also expected to be introduced this year.

Under the new plans there, riders will be subject to a 'thorough on-event medical assessment' before first qualifying in addition to competitors filing a medical report to the ACU as part of their application for a Mountain Course License.