Over 60 classic and sports cars are set to compete in the Manx event

Organisers of the Manx Classic three-day sprint and hill climb say they are delighted with the interest in this year's event which starts on Thursday.

More than 60 classic and sports cars will take on the three-day sprint and hill climb on the Isle of Man.

Organiser Shely Bryan told BBC Isle of Man: "It is a great opportunity to watch some wonderful cars."

The event gets underway on Thursday with the brand new Governor's Sprint between the Grandstand and West Drive.

On Friday the drivers tackle the challenging Sloc Hillclimb in the south of the island before completing the event in Ramsey on Saturday.

Manx Classic 2010:

Thursday 22 April - Governor's Sprint - 1800 BST - 2230 BST

Friday 23 April - The Sloc Hillclimb - 0915 BST - 1630 BST

Saturday 24 Lhergy Frissell Hillclimb - 0915 BST - 1615 BST

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