Southern 100 Racing recently held a presentation to two stalwarts of the races held on the Colas Billown Course who between them have given 40-years’ service to the races.

Reg and Margaret Read became involved with the southside races in 1997 when they moved to the Island from the south of England, having previously met the current Club Chairman, Phil Taubman MBE at the TT some years previously during their regular visits to the June races.

Both having carried out various duties organising and running the races, Reg took on the position as one of the judges on the Start-Finish Line in 2004, with Margaret joining him twelve-months later – positions they both held until stepping down at the end of the

2016 races.

Clerk of the Course, Peter Oates presented Reg and Margaret with an inscribed silver salva whilst Tricia Clague presented Margaret with a specially made basket of fresh flowers on behalf of the Southern 100 Racing Club.

Replying on behalf of both of them Reg Read said:

Southern 100 Racing would like to thank the proprietors and staff at Francesco’s 2 Restaurant, St Paul’s Square Ramsey for providing an excellent Buffet and to Richard Radcliffe for taking the photographs.