High Manx hopes for returning Celtic Match Races

Big Island contingent heading to East Fortune this weekend

A large Manx contingent is heading to the UK this weekend to take part in the returning Celtic Match Races.

Running for the first time in 15 years, the event will see teams from the Isle of Man, Ireland, Scotland and Wales face off in a series of two and three-wheeled races at East Fortune in Scotland this Saturday and Sunday (20-21 September).

The last time the meeting took place in 2010, the Isle of Man took overall victory on home soil at Jurby.

Andreas Racing Association Chairman, Linda Alton-Heath believes there's plenty of quality in the 2025 squad, adding the event has always had a good camaraderie between the nations:

Separately, it's already been confirmed the Isle of Man will host the next event in 2026.

You can see the full Manx squad for this year's Celtic Match Races below:

Team Isle of Man for Celtic Match Races @ East Fortune, Scotland (20-21 September)

Superbike

Jamie Cringle
Rory Parker
Paul Cassidy (Reserve)

600cc

Kyle Casement
Grant Thomson
Paul Cassidy (Reserve)

PI600

Lex Gaval
Paul Moorby
Paul Cassidy (Reserve)

Supertwin

Francesco Faraldo
Aron Redmond
Jason Corcoran (Reserve)

CB500

Sam Bowers
Juan Hunter
Matt Davies (Reserve)

Junior

Euan Bainborough
George Cowie
(Reserve TBC)

Sidecar

Ryan Crowe & Callum Crowe
Darren Hope & Lenny Bumfrey
Jim Gale & Ben Gale
Stu Bainborough & Liam Wood
Mike Jackson & Jake Roberts (Reserve)