NEW ERA FOR CLASSIC TT: JUNIOR 600 AND ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT RACES JOIN THE 2026 LINE-UP
The 2026 Classic TT is set for a new chapter with two new races joining the programme – the Junior 600 Race and the Ultra Lightweight Race. This promises fresh excitement, nostalgia, and a greater variety of iconic machinery than ever before.
In a move that rekindles one of the most celebrated eras of road racing, the Junior 600 Classic TT will see pre-injection 600cc Supersport bikes roar back onto the world-famous TT Mountain Course. This is the return of a class once dominated by TT greats such as Steve Hislop, Philip McCallen, Ian Simpson, Iain Duffus and Jim Moodie.
Fans can expect a lineup of ‘90s icons!
Including the Honda CBR600F, early Yamaha R6s, Suzuki GSX-R 600s, and Kawasaki ZX-6Rs. These are machines that defined the early years of Supersport racing. The class will also qualify for the Senior Classic TT. It will line up alongside the Formula One and Lightweight categories. It is sure to be an unmissable finale.
Also joining the 2026 schedule is a dedicated Ultra Lightweight Classic TT. Running alongside the Lightweight Race, the race gives recognition to Supersport 400cc machines. It also opens the door for 125cc two-strokes to make a return to the TT Mountain Circuit.
These smaller but fiercely competitive machines will take center stage once more.
They will bring back the spirit of the Ultra Lightweight TT. It was a fan favourite that delivered unforgettable battles during the 1990’s. It featured the likes of Ian Lougher, Robert Dunlop, and Joey Dunlop.
Meanwhile, the Formula One, Historic Junior, and Historic Senior races remain at the heart of the Classic TT. They continue to showcase the best road racers in the world on a mouth-watering mix of exotic machines from the 1960s through the 1990s.
With more classes, more variety, and more nostalgia-fuelled action than ever, the 2026 Classic TT is shaping up to be a not to be missed celebration of motorcycle racing history.
A copy of the 2026 Classic TT Schedule can be found here.