Changes to Manx Grand Prix Race Schedule 2025
Authority [[department-for-enterprise
Date received 2025-08-22
Outcome Some information sent but part exempt
Outcome date 2025-10-02
Topic [[policing-criminal-justice

Summary

The request sought a complete breakdown of emails, business cases, meeting minutes, and correspondence regarding changes to the 2025 Manx Grand Prix schedule, to which the Department for Enterprise responded with a strategic review document while withholding some specific records under exemption.

Key Facts

  • The Manx Grand Prix (MGP) schedule was shortened in 2022 following a pandemic-era review that identified safety risks and limited growth potential.
  • The MGP currently generates 25% of the economic benefit of the TT for 60% of the net cost.
  • The MGP audience is described as niche, mature (70% over 50), and predominantly British (80%) traveling by ferry.
  • Strategic threats identified include rising costs, safety concerns, and a lack of professional teams or star riders compared to the TT.
  • The Department for Enterprise policy aims to maximize visitor spend and economic growth through motorsport events.

Data Disclosed

  • 2025-08-22
  • 2025-10-02
  • 2008
  • 2010
  • 2013
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2022
  • 2024
  • 2026
  • £1,000,000
  • £2,500,000
  • £3,000,000
  • £4.3m
  • £2.5m
  • £48m
  • £10.2m
  • £90
  • £180
  • 80%
  • 85%
  • 70%
  • 20%
  • 60%
  • 25%
  • 128 pages
  • 6 documents

Original Request

A complete breakdown of all

a) emails

b) business cases

d) meeting minutes

e) decisions agreed dates

f) correspondence in the name of Member responsible 'Mrs S Maltby' in this subject matter?

g) copy of signed policy paper.