STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE SOUTHERN 100
It is with great sadness that the Southern 100 Road Racing Club can confirm that rider Alan Connor, aged 50 from County Meath was killed in the serious incident that occurred during Tuesday evening’s 1100cc Practice Session
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Thank you ❤️
We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for all the kind messages of support & understanding that have been received since the sad and very traumatic incident during practice on Tuesday.
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It is a tragedy when a life is lost in a racing incident and can be expected, however it is a rare unparalleled event when it is a marshal, one of our own.
Liam who so sadly lost his life whilst performing his duty on July 11th
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It is with a deep sense of sorrow that the Southern 100 can further confirm that this incident also sadly resulted in the fatality of race marshal Liam Clarke, aged 66, from Wigan.
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Everyone at the
#Southern100
are thinking of James's Family & Friends this morning
Funeral service is at All Saints Church, Kilham at 11am, followed by private interment. Family flowers only please, donations much appreciated for the Mike Hailwood Foundation.
RIP James Cowton
The Directors of Southern 100 Racing are pleased to announce we are planning to hold the IOM Steam Packet Company S100 Road Races in 2021
On Mon to Thurs, 12th to 15th July 2021
We would like to congratulate three time Southern 100 Solo Champion
@M_Dunlop3
on becoming the undisputed King of the Mountain reaching 29 wins at this year's
@ttracesofficial
.
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STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE SOUTHERN 100 ROAD RACING CLUB
Tonight's incident involved two riders, a marshal and a spectator and it is with deep sadness that the Southern 100 regrets to announce that this incident has resulted in two fatalities.
STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE SOUTHERN 100 AT 12:30 ON 12 JULY 2023
Following the serious incident that occurred during the final lap of last night’s practice session, the Southern 100 can confirm that the remainder of the event is now cancelled.
We can confirm the rider involved in the incident that led to the red flag in the Lightweight Qualifying was rider 81 David McConnachy. David has been taken to Nobles Hospital for further assessment but is conscious and talking.
Speedy recovery David 🤞🏻
Southern 100 Racing are devastated hearing the news that Dan Kneen died during yesterdays evening’s TT practice session
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his partner Leanne, his family & his close friends.
RIP DAN a sad loss to road race and a sad loss to the human race
🥁 Drumroll please ... 🥁
Your
@iomsteampacket
Southern 100 Road Races 2024 Solo Champion is Davey Todd
Congratulations Davey 👏🏻🏁
We look forward to seeing you ride with the number one plate next year!
📸 Callum Staley
Due to the running of the Senior TT 2moro 11th June the
#S100
Post TT races have been cancelled for this year, thanks to all that entered and all the best to those who are riding in the Senior TT, we look forward to seeing everyone in July.
July is here, we can't contain our excitement for the
@iomsteampacket
Southern 100 Road Races!
In just one week, the newcomers will embark on their first lap around the Colas Billown Circuit.
Have you booked your trip? Let us know where you’re traveling from ⬇️🌍
After the tragic incident on Tuesday night at the Southern 100 Road Races 2023 the recovery team and a number of marshals have been raising money for privacy screens that can be used on and around the Colas Billown Circuit.
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📸 Dave Kneen
How good was it to see the Crowe brothers back on the Colas Billown Circuit this evening! Continuing their fine form from the
@ttracesofficial
and topping the sidecar leaderboard 🔥
📸 Callum Staley
The winner of the red flagged Peel Holdings Senior Race is Michael Dunlop!
He is followed by Jamie Coward in 2nd and Davey Todd in 3rd.
📸 Callum Staley
Michael Rutter is set to make his debut on the Colas Billown Course at this year’s
@iomsteampacket
Southern 100 Road Races.
He will be showcasing the Honda RC213V-S MotoGP around the 4.25-mile course on Wednesday and Thursday.
📸 Callum Staley
Probably the best picture you will see on twitter today. Sure the road back to full fitness will be long
@Lintinracing
but this is great to see. Keep fighting 💪
At the end of the first Lightweight session of the evening it is an impressive performance by Jamie Coward who currently tops the leaderboard from Rob Hodson in second and Paul Jordan in third.
Big bikes up next!
📸 Callum Staley & Dave Kneen
Welcome to
@iomsteampacket
#S100twenty18
it's finally here, weather forecast is perfect for road racing, have a fantastic week. Views from new stand why have 20 ppm when you can have 200 😁
How good was that yesterday? The sun shone down on the Colas Billown Circuit on Championship Day with action packed racing throughout the field all day!
What was your favourite memory from Southern 100 2024?
📸 Dave Kneen
What an unbelievable race that was! The Ellan Vannin Fuels Solo Championship Race results:
🥇Davey Todd
🥈Michael Dunlop
🥉Dean Harrison
That concludes our Solo racing at the
@iomsteampacket
Southern 100 Road Races 2024 and we now move on to the sidecars.
The
@iomsteampacket
Southern 100 Road Races 2023 is underway 🎉
Just how good must it have felt for each and every one of those 35 newcomers, getting their first laps in around the Colas Billown Circuit.
Up next the 1100cc Class.
📸 Dave Kneen & Callum Staley
In the Mike Kerruish Plumbing & Heating Lightweight Race, Rob Hodson takes the win from Jamie Coward in 2nd and Davey Todd takes 3rd!
📸 Dave Kneen & Callum Staley
Long-time anchorman of the race commentaries at the Southern 100 Road Races, Maurice Mawdsley, has passed away Maurice was the Voice of the
#S100
for 28 years.
You will be greatly missed our condolences go to his family and friends
RIP Maurice
Mike Browne takes his first Southern 100 win of the week in the H&H Motorcycles & S&S Motors 600cc Race.
Second place is Michael Dunlop and in third is Paul Jordan.
📸 Callum Staley & Dave Kneen
Thank you to 3 Wheeling for this incredible on board footage with Pete Founds & Jevan Walmsley as they win the Daryl Blake Construction Limited Sidecar Championship at the 2022 Southern 100!
We are delighted to be welcoming both Pete & Jevan to our dinner later this month.
Just one month until Castletown comes alive and the
@iomsteampacket
Southern 100 Road Races get underway!
Can you see any of the records going this year?
What a difference a day makes!
Roads are dry and the sun is currently out in Castletown. The Colas Billown Circuit is scheduled to close at 18:05 for seven qualifying sessions followed by our first race.
📸 Dave Kneen
We unfortunately have a red flag at Church Bends at the end of the Supersport 600cc (white plates) session.
The rider involved is number 70 Joshua Potts, he is conscious and talking to medics.
📸 Callum Staley
That concludes our practicing this evening and roads around the Colas Billown Circuit are in the process of opening.
Don’t forget that we have Nathan Thompson on stage until 22:30 at the mini fan park in Castletown Square.
See you again tomorrow!
📸 Callum Staley & Dave Kneen
Champions set to return 🏆
The 2023 ‘Friendly Races’ commences in three-weeks’ time on Monday 10th July with current Solo and Sidecar Champions returning to endeavour to retain their championships and polish the coveted trophies for another twelve months!
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We would like to wish sidecar passenger Tom Birchall all the best after announcing his retirement from road racing today
Tom alongside brother Ben first appeared at the
@iomsteampacket
Southern 100 in 2012, the 50th year of sidecar racing at the Colas Billown Circuit.
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We are pleased to confirm the dates the
@iomsteampacket
Southern 100 Road Races 2024 will feature on ITV4 as part of the
@KingOTRoads
series filmed by
@greenlight_tv
You are going to want to make sure you keep your diaries free on:
Mon 29th July 2024, 8pm
Tue 30th July 2024, 8pm
Another action packed race throughout the field in the
@iomsteampacket
& Ellan Vannin Fuels Senior Race.
1️⃣ Michael Dunlop
2️⃣ Davey Todd
3️⃣ Dean Harrison
Just 0.073 between Dunlop & Todd!
📸 Callum Staley & Dave Kneen
WOW!
Joe Yeardsley takes the win by 0.08 of a second in the Greystones LLC Senior Classic Race. He is very closely followed by Alan Oversby in 2nd and Paul Cassidy in 3rd.
📸 Callum Staley & Dave Kneen
Everyone at the Southern 100 Club would like to thank all of our incredible marshals, medics, catering staff and volunteers for their hard work over the weekend to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone at the Blackford's Pre-TT Classic Road Races!
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How good do the
@3WheelingTT
Sidecar Classics look around Church Bends!
If you are looking for somewhere to watch tonight, we would recommend it!
📸 Callum Staley
On behalf of the Southern 100 Club, Southern 100 Marshalls Association, Chief Marshal Juan Crawley and Southern 100 Marshals Association President & Chairman Peter Chadwick, we would like to extend our condolences to Liam’s family and friends.
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Get well soon to
@HondaRacingCBR
rider
@Nathanharrisony
pictured here by Dave Kneen watching the action of the Blackford’s Pre-TT Classic Road Races on the Colas Billown Circuit!
Well here it is, the best week of the year (in our humble opinion) is here!
In just twelve hours time the newcomers will be underway on a sighting lap of the Colas Billown Circuit.
View our useful guide to the Colas Billown Circuit >
Southern 100 Racing, promoters of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races would like to issue an update on the conditions of the riders and spectator injured during this year’s practices on Monday and Tuesday evening.