Founder of the Padgett Dynasty Celebrates his 90th Birthday
The founder of the ‘world famous’ Padgett’s of Batley celebrates his 90th birthday today, 28th December 2021. Peter Padgett along with his brother Don started the now famous business on Soothill in Batley, West Yorkshire, eventually moving to the well-established site which is now the headquarters not only of the motorcycle showroom, but also where the Padgett’s
100 Club December Draw
Season’s Greetings Everyone, Hope you are all well and looking forward to the festive season. The final draw for 2021 has been completed and the winners are:- PrizeWinnerNo£1stPeter Duke25£ 100.00 2ndPhil Taubman7£ 50.00 3rdSharon Hibberd35£ 25.00 4th Hugh Blackwood30£ 25.00 5thPeter Chadwick70£ 15.00 6thTom Smart43£ 15.00 Congratulations to all the lucky winner throughout 2021. A big thank you for all
Life Long Supporter Ailsa Kelly Passes
Southern 100 Racing are saddened to learn of the passing of life time supporter and helper at the races, Ailsa Kelly. Ailsa lived in one of the bungalows opposite the Race Control on Castletown Bypass and for many years kindly provided much needed sustenance to ‘work pares’ by way of mugs of
2022 Southern 100 Badge Now Available
Southern 100 Racing now have available their popular ‘Year Badge’ for 2022. Priced at £4.00 including postage, it is the fourth year of the innovave design introduced for the 2019 races, the latest version is blue, the previous years having been red, yellow, and green. The new badges can be ordered via
Orange Friday is Coming!
Friday 17th December has been designated Orange Friday by the Southern 100 Marshals Association. An Orange tabard has been thrown over the more recognised term ‘Black Friday’ to create a special day when live sign on for marshals wishing to marshal at any of our three events on the Colas Billown Course, becomes
Sad Passing of Margaret Read
Southern 100 Racing are saddened to learn of the passing of long time official of the races, Margaret Read on 9th December 2021. Margaret along with her husband Reg, were a permanent fixture on the Finish Line on the Castletown By-Pass, as they performed their duties as official Line Judges for 13 years
4 Hire at Ocean Motor Village Continue their Support at the Colas Billown Races
Southern 100 Racing are pleased to confirm that 4 Hire at Ocean Motor Village are to resume their valued support at the races held on the Colas Billown Course for 2022. The local company, based at the Isle of Man Business Park have been involved with the race organisers, Southern 100 Racing since 2010 providing recovery
Southern 100 Marshals Discount Scheme to Continue in 2022
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company will begin their 36th year of sponsorship of the Southern 100 Races in 2022. Having been the Title Sponsor of ‘the friendly races’ since 1999, the Islands Lifeline also assist many other ways, one of which is a special discount scheme for marshals travelling to the
New Southern 100 Website To Be Launched
Southern 100 Racing are pleased to announce that a new website dedicated to ‘the friendly races’ will be made live on Friday 10th December 2021 at 8.00am. The current website had served its purpose and needed an update or redesign and was put out to tender. CJS Websites were the successful option, and the race organisers feel