The 2026 Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT are fast approaching, with both events to bring racing back to the Snaefell Mountain Course once more from 16-28 August.

When it comes to the Manx Grand Prix specifically, a lot of what it takes to put the event on falls on the meeting's organisers, the Manx Motor Cycle Club.

And as with any motorsport event around the world, the club is having to balance getting things ready for the here and now whilst also looking at how to progress going forward.

John McBride is the chair of the Manx Motor Cycle Club and we've been speaking with him to get his thoughts on the status of the Manx Grand Prix in the road racing world and to find out how preparations have been going for 2026:

Just a few days now remain until the scheduled start of the 2026 Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT.

Both meetings are due to run alongside each other during a near two-week period, getting underway on Sunday, 16 August with the first MGP qualifying sessions.

And as that date approaches, members of the community both on and off-Island are being called upon to offer a helping hand to make sure that racing and practice can go ahead.

The Isle of Man TT Marshals is on the lookout for volunteers - both new and experienced - to help run sessions throughout both meetings this month.

Laura Sawyer is one of the directors at the Isle of Man TT Marshals and explains where they're in particular need of assistance

In tonight's programme:

• Pre-season preparations are well underway in Manx football with just a few weeks to go until the start of the 2026/27 season, we hear about some of the latest summer developments
• Hundreds are expected to descend on Ramsey this weekend for the Isle of Man Marathon and Half-Marathon Championships on Sunday
• An eight-strong Isle of Man snooker team is on its travels across the water to take on counterparts from the UK & Ireland
• And we hear from Isle of Man professional boxer, Jade Burden following the announcement of her latest title fight coming up in just over two months' time

This week featuring Tony Mepham, Dave Griffiths, Darryl Hill and Jade Burden