Ian Lougher Announces Retirement from Road Racing After Remarkable 42-Year Career
Forty-two years after his debut at the Southern 100 road races, Ian Lougher has announced his retirement from road racing, marking the end of one of the sport’s most successful and enduring careers. Ian first rode in the Southern 100 in 1983, competing in the 350cc race and finishing 10th on then
World Mental Health Day: TORQ Brings Vital Support to the Road Racing Community
Today is World Mental Health Awareness Day 💚 It’s good to talk, we all say. Sadly though, we’re not always very good at following our own advice; especially when our mental health is suffering. One group looking to spark the conversation is the Dan Kneen Charitable Fund. They have partnered with Rock2Recovery,
Past and Present Champions Unite at 70th Anniversary Lunch
This year marked a historic milestone for the Southern 100 Road Races, as the ‘friendly races’ celebrated their 70th Anniversary on the Billown Course. It is hard to believe that over 70 years have passed since George Costain and Joe Mylchreest first officially measured the course using the traditional ‘chain’ measure of
Expressions of Interest for Scaffolding Provider
The Southern 100 Road Races are inviting expressions of interest from scaffolding providers to support the event for the next three years. Each year, the Southern 100 relies on a scaffolding company to construct the essential marshalling points situated around the 4.25-mile Motor Isle Billown Course. These structures are vital for ensuring
Southern 100 Road Races Announce New Sponsorship Opportunities
The Southern 100 Road Races fondly known as “the friendly races” are pleased to announce new opportunities for businesses and supporters to get involved in one of the premier sporting events in the British Isles. Building on the continued success of the meeting which goes from strength to strength each year, the
Paul Kennaugh – Southern 100 Race Sponsor & Official Passes
Southern 100 Racing is saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Kennaugh, a longtime race sponsor and official of the Southern 100 Road Races and other associated events. Castletown man Paul Kennaugh a life long supporter of the Southern 100 became involved with the races through Eurocars, who were based on
Southern 100 set to appear on ITV4
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races 2025 is set to return to television screens across the UK and beyond, with two exciting one-hour highlight programmes airing on ITV4. Viewers can relive the thrills and drama of this year’s racing on: Monday, 28th July at 8:00pm Tuesday,
Southern 100 goes global with first live broadcast thanks to King of the Roads
The Southern 100 Road Races would like to place on record a thank you to King of the Roads for the overwhelming success of the first official live broadcast of the Southern 100 Road Races this year. For the first time in its rich and roaring history, the Southern 100 was streamed
Thank you from the Southern 100 Road Races
Southern 100 Racing would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the spectators who joined us for the 2025 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100, our 70th Anniversary. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed the exceptional racing delivered by the very best in pure road racing, adding another unforgettable
Southern 100 to Close 70th Anniversary Celebrations with Spectacular Drone Show
Southern 100 Racing is proud to reveal the final piece of the puzzle in what has been an unforgettable 70th Anniversary year. A breathtaking drone show will light up the skies above Castletown Bay this evening (Thursday 10th July), immediately following the headline performance by Jamie Blackburn at the Fanzone in conjunction with Bushy’s. The show will begin at
