Government outlines TT timetable assessment framework

Government says post-event reviews and feedback surveys are driving long-term improvements and economic benefit

The enterprise minister says the Isle of Man TT timetable is subject to continuous review under an "established, evidence-based framework" designed to ensure the event remains aligned with its long-term strategy and wider motorsport policy.

Responding to a written question from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse, Tim Johnston confirmed that assessments of the TT schedule are carried out each year through a multi-agency debrief coordinated by the National Motorsport Committee.

The process is said to involve ACU Events Ltd, the TT Marshals’ Association, Manx Roadracing Medical Services, and other government departments, and considers safety performance, contingency planning, competitor and spectator experience, and economic impact.

Minister Johnston claims the Department for Enterprise also gathers digital feedback from visitors through the official TT Races survey system, capturing insights on travel, digital services, and infrastructure to inform future planning.

He says the ongoing review has already resulted in several changes for TT 2026, including an extended qualifying week with a new daytime session, an additional rest day to support rider welfare, enhanced contingency capacity for weather disruption, a refreshed class structure with the new Sportbike TT, and a rebalanced race-week format.

He adds since the TT timetable was revised in 2023, the event has seen record visitor numbers and growing economic benefit, with visitor expenditure expected to reach £51.9 million in 2025, representing a 38 percent increase since 2019.