Southern road closed as car event gets under way

The event sees 100 classic and sports cars visit the island over the weekend

Motorists on the Isle of Man have been advised that a major road in the south of the island has been closed for the start of a three-day classic and sports car festival.

The A36 Sloc is closed until 16:30 BST as 100 classic cars, some dating back to the 1960s, participate in a road run as part of the Manx Classic & Sports Car Weekend.

Organised by Scenic Car Tours, the theme for this year's event is German cars, with BMWs, Porsches and Volkswagens among the vehicles being showcased.

The event will also see a lunchtime car display at Fenella Beach on Saturday.

The Sloc is closed until 16:30 BST

A display of the cars will be held at the Isle of Man Motor Museum in Jurby on Sunday morning, and a further two-hour car show will take place at the Grandstand from 15:00.

The annual event sees about 200 people, mainly from the UK, visiting the Isle of Man.

Kieran Line, one of the organisers at Scenic Car Tours, said he wanted to "encourage as many locals to come and join".