The three-lap Historic Junior Classic TT, led by John McGuinness MBE, will kick off the Classic TT on August 27.
This is a press release from IOM…
(July 28, 2025) — The Classic TT makes a long-awaited return in 2025 and first to fire into life is the three-lap Historic Junior Classic TT, which gets race week underway on Wednesday, August 27, led off the line by none other than John McGuinness MBE on the 350cc Steadplan Honda.
The ever-popular Honda CB350 K4 dominates the entry, with all but two of the seeded riders Honda mounted. McGuinness will be followed down Glencrutchery Road by 2023 Senior Manx Grand Prix winner Joe Yeardsley, riding the Ken Rutter Racing Honda, and then, 10 seconds later, it’s the turn of Dean Harrison.
Harrison, winner of the 2015 Senior Classic TT, will be a key contender aboard the Craven Classic Racing/Ted Woof machine. He’s joined by teammate Jamie Coward at number four—himself a former race winner in 2019, with second and third place finishes also to his name.
The number five plate belongs to Michael Evans on the second Ken Rutter Racing machine. With a gap at number six, Adam McLean heads away next at number seven, riding the Flitwick Motorcycles by Melbray London Honda.
At number eight will be another pre-race favorite—Davey Todd. The three-time TT winner remains relatively new to classic racing machines but as teammate to McGuinness, he’s sure to feature prominently on the second Steadplan Racing machine.
At number nine, it’s local hero Dan Sayle aboard the John Chapman Racing Honda, followed by Paul Jordan at number ten on a Davies Motorsport-prepared Honda—one of the paddock’s most respected Classic specialists.
Following another gap at number 11, it’s last year’s Classic Junior Manx Grand Prix winner Harley Rushton who sets off next. He impressed greatly on his Mountain Course debut and this year will ride a Honda for Chris Hughes Racing.
Michael Sweeney starts at number 13 for CSC Racing/IMS Ltd, with Alan Oversby following on the Ruthless Racing Honda. The first non-Honda breaks the pattern at number 15 – Shaun Anderson on the distinctive, ear-splitting WizNorton Racing DKW W2000.
Another leading Classic racing exponent, Will Loder heads away at 16, with Barry Furber close behind on the Flitwick Motorcycles/SMV Ducati Sebring machine. The top twenty is rounded out by three more Honda riders: Julian Trummer (Faraldo Racing), Maurizio Bottalico (Atherstone Accident Repair Centre/Team Venditti), and Andy Hornby (HEL Performance/Opie Oils Ltd).
There’s quality and experience throughout the field, and further down the order fans can look forward to strong rides from James Chawke, Maria Costello MBE, Jonathan Perry, Sam Johnson, Paul Cassidy, Rhys Hardisty, and Chris Moore. Meanwhile, fan favorite and 2018 race winner Dominic Herbertson is hopeful of securing a late ride.
The Classic TT returns in 2025 with the very best of classic racing and legendary names—both past and present—taking on the Mountain Course. Join us from 17-29 August 2025 and witness history in motion.
2025 Historic Junior Classic TT Seeded Top 20, at a glance:
- John McGuinness MBE (Honda CB350 K4) Steadplan Racing
- Joe Yeardsley (Honda CB350 K4) Ken Rutter Racing
- Dean Harrison (Honda CB350 K4) Craven Classic Racing / Ted Woof
- Jamie Coward (Honda CB350 K4) Craven Classic Racing / Ted Woof
- Michael Evans (Honda CB350 K4) Ken Rutter Racing
- Adam McLean (Honda CB350 K4) Flitwick Motorcycles by Melbray London
- Davey Todd (Honda CB350 K4) Steadplan Racing
- Dan Sayle (Honda CB350 K4) John Chapman Racing
- Paul Jordan (Honda CB350 K4) Davies Motorsport
- Harley Rushton (Honda CB350 K4) Chris Hughes Racing
- Michael Sweeney (Honda CB350 K4) CSC Racing / IMSLTD
- Alan Oversby (Honda CB350 K4) Ruthless Racing Honda
- Shaun Anderson (DKW W2000) WizNorton Racing
- Will Loder (Honda CB350 K4) Will Loder Racing
- Barry Furber (Ducati Sebring) Flitwick Motorcycles / SMV
- Julian Trummer (Honda CB350 K4) Faraldo Racing
- Maurizio Bottalico (Honda CB350 K4) Atherstone Accident Repair Centre / Team Venditti
- Andy Hornby (Honda CB350 K4) Hel Performance / Opie Oils Ltd
View the 2025 Classic TT schedule HERE
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