QUALIFYING for the 2015 Isle of Man TT Races got underway this week, with rain affecting the sessions.
The session got underway with the speed controlled lap for the solo and sidecar newcomers Seasoned regulars John Holden/Dan Sayle and Tony Baker/Fiona Baker-Milligan showed the 12 debutants around including Terry O’Reilly/Aidan Browne, Alan Warden/Stuart Clark and Pascal Gassmann/Olivier Chabloz.
Also out on track was reigning British F1 Champion Sean Hegarty, making his first appearance at the TT since 1996.
In the superbikes class, TT champion Michael Dunlop led the field away with Michael Rutter, Ian Hutchinson, James Hillier, Guy Martin, Bruce Anstey, Lee Johnston and Gary Johnson also featuring.
However, the latter only got as far as Ballaugh before breaking down. Dan Stewart was another of the early starters to suffer problems although he was able to return to the Grandstand and get back out.
The race action gets underway on Saturday.
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