Festival of Motorcyling underway - but weather not promising

First practice session scheduled for this evening

The second biggest event of the Isle of Man's road racing calender - the Festival of Motorcycling - is due to get under way today, but it looks like the weather could be a factor.

The forecast is for showers and prolonged spells of heavier rain at times during the day, which could well disrupt this evening's scheduled first practice session.

If it does go ahead, roads are due to be closed between 5pm and no later than 9pm.

Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson.

The Festival of Motorcycling, now in its fourth year, draws tens of thousands of visitors to the Isle of Man over the fortnight it's run

It incorporates the Classic TT, Manx Grand Prix, Festival of Jurby and Vintage Motor Cycle Club trial, along with parades, displays and exhibitions.