Famous Faces at 2026 Manx GP and Classic TT
Motorcycle racing legends attended the 103rd Anniversary Manx Grand Prix and 2026 Classic TT Races, as listed by Stevie Rial for Roadracing News.
The 103rd Anniversary Manx Grand Prix and 2026 Classic TT Races attracted a host of celebrated motorcycle racing personalities. Roadracing News compiled a list of the famous faces in attendance.
Notable Champions and Winners
Tommy Bridewell, the 2023 British Superbike Champion and a World Superbikes top-five finisher, was present. Richard Cooper, a seven-time Northwest 200 winner, also attended the event.
Brandon Paasch, a two-time Daytona 200 winner, was spotted. The 2025 Ulster Superbike Champion Carl Phillips was another notable attendee.
British Supersport race winner Jaimie Van Sikkelerus was there. National Superstock 1000 and BSB rider Dan Brooks was also present.
TT and Road Racing Legends
Ian Simpson, the 1998 Senior TT winner, attended. Iain Duffus, a two-time TT winner, was another legend in attendance.
Nick Jefferies, the 1993 Formula 1 TT winner, was present. Dave Molyneux, a seventeen-time TT winner, was also there.
Keith Amor, a Northwest 200 and Ulster Grand Prix winner with five TT podium finishes, attended. Conrad Harrison, the 2014 Sidecar TT Champion, was present.
John Holden, a two-time TT winner, was there. Ryan Farquhar, the Irish road racing wins record holder, attended.
Ian Lougher, a ten-time TT winner, was present. Eddie Laycock, a two-time TT winner, also attended.
Phillip McCallen, an eleven-time TT winner, was there. Lee Johnston, the 2019 Supersport TT Race One winner, attended.
Tom Birchall, the most winning Sidecar TT passenger, was present. Steve Linsdell, an eight-time TT podium finisher, attended.
Klaus Klaffenbock, a three-time Sidecar TT winner, was there. Carolynn Sells, the first female TT and Manx GP winner, attended.
Other Distinguished Attendees
Mike Norbury, the 2019 Steve Henshaw Gold Cup runner-up, was present. Denis McCullough, a three-time TT rostrum finisher, attended.
David McConnachy, a member of the 'Tommy Club', was there. Les Trotter, the 1976 Senior Manx Grand Prix winner, attended.
Michael Rees, the 2018 Newcomers B Manx Grand Prix race winner, was present. Jim Hodson, a TT podium finisher, attended.
Mick Chatterton, a competitor across five decades at the TT, was there. Ryan Cringle, a top-twenty TT finisher, attended.
Jamie Cringle, also a top-twenty TT finisher, was present. American road racer Bridgette LeBer attended.
Dallas Reynolds, a Faugheen 50 Sprint Junior Support and Super Twins winner, was there. TV presenter Noel Edmonds attended.
Richard 'Milky' Quayle, a TT winner, was present. Johnny Barton, the 1997 Singles TT runner-up, attended.
Jonny Heginbotham, the 2010 Newcomers B Manx Grand Prix race winner, was there. Danny Webb, the 2018 IRRC Superbike Champion, attended.
Paul Owen, an Ulster GP and Southern 100 podium finisher, was also present.
