Southern 100 Road Races are delighted to announce that 14-time Isle of Man TT Races winner and current mountain course lap record holder Peter Hickman will make his Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races debut at this year’s meeting.

Widely regarded as one of the world’s premier road racers, Hickman has enjoyed outstanding success throughout his career, with victories at the Isle of Man TT, Macau Grand Prix and North West 200. Despite his extensive road racing achievements, the Lincolnshire rider has never previously competed at the Southern 100.

That will change this July when Hickman lines up for the first time around the 4.25-mile Billown Course, adding further excitement to what is already shaping up to be a spectacular week of racing.

Southern 100 Chairman George Peach welcomed the news:

“We are absolutely delighted that Peter has chosen to make his Southern 100 debut this year. Peter is one of the biggest names in road racing and his achievements speak for themselves. The Southern 100 has always attracted the very best riders and we know that fans will be excited to see Peter tackle the unique challenge of the Motor Isle Billown Course for the first time.

“The Southern 100 prides itself on delivering close, competitive racing and we’re looking forward to welcoming Peter to Castletown and seeing him become part of Southern 100 history.”

Hickman will contest in the Superbike class on his Monster Energy BMW Motorrad by 8TEN Racing BMW M1000RR. He will also line up aboard his Swan Racing by PHR Performance machine in the Supersport class. 

Peter talking ahead of his debut:

“I’m really excited to be competing in my first ever Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races and learning the Motor Isle Billown Course. The longer the season goes on, the fitter and stronger I’m feeling.

The Monster Energy BMW Motorrad by 8TEN Racing BMW M1000RR was performing really well at the TT, so I’m looking forward to riding that again. I am sure the Swan Racing by PHR Performance Supersport bike will be great fun around the fast and flowing 4.25-mile course.”

Hickman’s debut is expected to attract significant interest from road racing fans across the British Isles and beyond, with many eager to see how one of the sport’s leading competitors adapts to the challenges of the Motor Isle Billown Course.

The Southern 100 Road Races take place from Monday 6th July to Thursday 9th July, with competitors from across the road racing world set to contest one of the sport’s most prestigious events.

Fans planning a visit to the Isle of Man for this year’s Southern 100 still have time to secure their trip, with travel and accommodation packages available through both Isle of Man Steam Packet Holidays and Duke Travel.