Former Champions return to Southern 100 2010

With the 2010 Steam Packet Southern 100 International Road Races less than a month away, the organisers are pleased to say that an excellent entry has been received to the traditional July meeting, including former Solo and Sidecar Championship winners.

Five time Solo Champion Ian Lougher, along with 2003 winner Ryan Farquhar will once again hoping to ‘take home’ the magnificent Derek Ennett Memorial Trophy, as Solo Champion, however, the 2009 holder Guy Martin has announced that he will make his road racing return after his serious TT spill at ‘friendly meeting’, the Southern 100 and will no doubt be aiming to once again take the winners laurels and trophy back home to Kirmington!

Last year’s Sidecar Champions, Ian & Carl Bell will also be hoping to retain the title, father Ian for the fourth time, having also previously taken the sidecar championship crowns in 1999 & 2000 and son Carl for the second time. (Ian also won the Solo Championship in 1987.)

Double Sidecar TT winners last month, Klaus Klaffenböck and Dan Sayle also return to the Billown Course hoping to add the Petrochem Carless Sidecar Championship to their C.V.’s.

As always the quality of the entry received for the Southern 100 provides the prospects for some close exhilarating racing over the four days of the meeting which has been run since 1955, providing through the years future British and indeed World Champions.

William Dunlop’s last visit to the Southside course resulted in a hat-trick of wins in the prestigious Manx Telecom Post TT Races, which he followed up with a four-timer, including five lap records seven days later at the Bush National Road Races, will be out to collect more silverware as he competes in most of the solo classes being contested.

Two other winners at ‘The Bush’ were Davy Morgan and John Burrows; they two will be endeavouring to be on top of the podium during the meeting.

The depth of the entry doesn’t stop with the above mentioned riders, as you add to the mix previous Billown winners Roy Richardson, Barry Davidson, Adrian McFarland, Nigel Moore, Michael Dunlop, Chris Palmer, Steve Mercer, Phil Harvey, Dan Sayle along with fast-learning mewcomers’ Czech Michal Dokoupil; Ulstermen Michael Pearson and Wayne Hamilton the tension will be electric as the grid form up prior to each race.

The Sidecar entry is equally impressive with previous winning crew Roy Hanks/Dave Wells in the line-up alongside Simon Neary/Paul Knapton, Greg Lambert/Jason Slous, Gary Bryan/Gary Partridge, Nigel Connole/TBA, Wayne Lockey/Dave Brown, Brian Kelly/ Dicky Gale and Glyn Jones/Jason O’Connor to name just some of the entry and once again the ‘charioteers’ will be certain to live up to expectations once the flag drops!

Practice for the 2010 Steam Packet Southern 100 International Road Races takes place on Monday evening 12th July between 6.05pm and 9.40pm and the first part of Tuesday evening 13th July, once again starting at 6.05pm.

The first two races of the meeting commence at 8.00pm on the Tuesday after the conclusion of qualifying, with the roads opening no later than 9.40pm Wednesday, 14th July sees a further four races run, including the first outing of the three-wheelers, whilst ‘Championship Day’ Thursday 15th two races will be held between 9.50am and 12.15pm.

The roads will close again between 1.00pm and 5.45pm for the final five races, including the prestigious Petrochem Carless Sidecar and the Pro Tours Solo Championship Races.

The definitely not to be missed Prize Presentation takes place on Thursday evening in the unique atmosphere of Castletown Square starting at 8.30pm, where fans and enthusiasts are able to mingle with the stars of the ‘Southern 100’ and acknowledge their efforts and applaud all the riders, who will have provided such a spectacle of racing over the four days of the 2010 Southern 100.

2006 Solo Champion Returns to Southern 100!

Cameron Donald is a last minute entry to the Steam Packet Southern 100 International Road Races which commence on Monday 12th July on the Billown Course in the south of the Isle of Man.

The popular Aussie who rides for the Relentless by TAS Suzuki who the prestigious Southern 100 Solo Championship on his debut in 2006, emulating the late great Joey Dunlop OBE, MBE who was the first newcomer to take home the Championship trophy and laurels in 1976.


Cameron took the road racing scene by storm in what was his debut year on the meticulously prepared Uel Duncan machines and he admitted at the time, that emulating Joey’s debut victory was his proudest achievement of his career.

Race Secretary, George Peach is delighted that ‘the friendly races’ are to see Cameron in action again, saying: ‘Cameron certainly entertained and thrilled the fans when he raced at Billown in 2006.

‘Other commitments and injuries have prevented his presence since, and it is excellent news that he has made room in his racing schedule to be at this year’s Steam Packet Southern 100 and is certainly a strong contender to take home the Solo Championship for a second time.’

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First 1000cc Class

First 600cc Class

First 125/400 Class

First 250cc/650cc Class

First Sidecar Class

Second 1000cc Class

Second 125cc/400cc Class

Second 250cc/650cc Class

Second 600cc Class

Second Sidecar Class

Other will follow as and when received.

Tuesday Night 1000cc Class

Tuesday Night 600cc Class

Tuesday Night 125cc/400cc Class
Wet & Windy Session

Tuesday Night 250cc/650cc Class

Tuesday Night Sidecar Class

Race 1 - Total Oil Senior Race - Result

Race 1 - Total Oil Senior Race - Lap by Lap

Race Two will now be run on Wednesday, time permitting.

Other will follow as and when received.

The organisers of the Steam Packet Southern 100 International Road Races are delighted to announce that the 2009 Southern 100 Solo Champion, Guy Martin will be attending ‘the friendly races’ on Championship Day, Thursday 15th July.

Guy had to withdraw from this year’s races on medical advice despite all his efforts to be fit for the event and was bitterly disappointed not to be able to defend his Solo Championship title.

The Southern 100 are deeply indebted to the Steam Packet Company in arranging return travel for Guy, to enable him to be present for the main races of the Championship meeting.

Club President, Derek Nicholson said:

‘Whilst we would have preferred to have seen Guy defending his Solo Championship title, it is equally pleasing that he is able to be here at Billown to enjoy the atmosphere and excitement, and I’m sure he will receive a tremendous welcome from all the fans and enthusiasts around the course during his time in Castletown.’

‘We wish Guy a rapid recovery to full fitness and look forward to welcoming him back to the Steam Packet International Southern 100 Road Races in 2011.’

Wednesday Night - Race 2 - 600cc Class
Held over from Last Night

Wednesday Night - Race 3 - 250cc/650cc Class

Wednesday Night - Race 4 - 600cc/1000cc Class

Wednesday Night - Race 5 - 125cc/400cc Class

Wednesday Night - Race 6 - Sidecar A Class

Other will follow as and when received.

Thursday - Race 7 - 600cc Class
S&S Motors

Thursday - Race 7B - 600cc Class

Thursday - Race 8 - 250cc/650cc Class

Thursday - Race 9 - 125cc/400cc Class
Red Flagged - Oil on the Course - Result declared at end of Lap 3.

Report as of 15:55 hrs.

Thursday - Race 11 - Sidecar (B) Class

Thursday - Race 10 - Solo Championship (merged)

Thursday - Race 12 - Senior Support Race

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What is the latest on Michael ? Has he been released from Nobles yet ?

Hi Ian,

Yes, Michael is out of Nobles and hobbling around on crutches. He looks like he's in a lot of pain. He says he's torn ligaments in his leg and bruised his spleen.

But he was at the presentation tonight to pick up his trophies.

Thanks for that Jo, it's good to know that he is up and about at least. I was looking everywhere for some info last night but could find nothing and was getting worried. Ligaments are nasty but he'll soon manage to "ignore" them, as he does! Get well soon, Michael!