Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Virtual Road Races Are Go!
The 2020 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races were in an advanced stage of organisation, including entries being received, when the decision was made in early March to cancel the meeting, along with the Pre-TT Classic and Post TT Races due to the lack of a guarantee that sufficient medical cover would be available because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The decision was a major disappointment, not only to the race organisers, Southern 100 Racing, but also race sponsors, competitors, along with race fans from near and wide, who had already made their travel plans and reservations to attend the friendly races in July.
This July, more precisely on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th would have seen the 65th Southern 100 taking place with the crème de la crème of the road racers, both solo and sidecar vying for the race wins, especially the coveted Solo and Sidecar Championships.
How to fill the void in one of the much-anticipated road racing events in the calendar? Southern 100 Racing’s Broadcast Partner, Manx Radio has a wealth of knowledgeable road racing commentators in its ranks, one of whom has been and still is the long-serving voice of Cross-Four-Ways, Roy Moore.
When not behind a microphone, Roy has for very many years organised ‘Race Nights’, which apart from being very enjoyable and entertaining with his reminisces has also raised vast amounts of money for good causes associated with all forms of motorcycle sport and other interests.
His ‘Race Nights’ are unique in that they are evolved around a road racing course with six riders taking part, in each race – all shown on a large board with the aid of photographs – a bag of seven test tickles and audience participation. Plus of course Roy’s wonderful commentaries as the race progresses with the appropriate background sound effects!
Roy suggested that the ‘Race Night’ Formula could be adopted to run a series of races during ‘Southern 100 Week 2020’ and a six race programme has been devised catering for 1000cc; 600cc, 650cc, the much missed 250cc class and the prestigious Solo and Sidecar Championship Races.
Continuing Roy’s theme of raising funds during these virtual races, the proceeds will be handed to the Southern 100 Supporters Club, and other charities involved with road racing also benefitting.
The Supporters Club assists injured riders and their families when required and when the circumstances are more serious. also provides funds for the purchase and upkeep of vital safety equipment to ensure the Colas Billown Course has all the latest equipment at its disposal and provides training for marshals and other race personnel.
Our 2020 Race Sponsors have kindly agreed to allow Southern 100 Racing to add their names to the six races in appreciation of their continued support in these unprecedented times and we are incredibly grateful to them.
The six races will be broadcast ‘live’ over three evenings, on Tuesday 7th; Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th July on the Southern 100 Facebook page
https://tinyurl.com/s100Virtual from 8.00pm (20.00hrs)
The full race programme is:
Tuesday 7th July
Ellan Vannin Fuels & G H Corlett 1000cc Race
Mike Kerruish & Ocean Motor Village 650cc Race
Wednesday 8th July
Bettridge Motors & JCK Ltd 600cc Race
S & S Motors & Radcliffe Butchers 250cc Race
Thursday 9th July
Daryl Blake & Ace Hire Sidecar Championship Race
Hunt’s Motorcycles Solo Championship Race
Friday 10th July
Greenlight TV – Southern 100 Champions & More Show 19.00 hrs (7.00 pm)
Southern 100 Facebook page and will also be available on:
King of the Roads YouTube
King of the Roads Facebook -
http://www.facebook.com/KingOTRoads
King of the Roads Website -
https://kingoftheroads.tv/
Full details on how you can bet on each of the races are provided on the Facebook page and the club’s official website (
www.southern100.com). Technical support for the betting has kindly been provided by Mark Moorley of Idesign of Castletown for which we are indebted.
We are sure you will enjoy these virtual and unique Southern 100 Races and enjoy a wager should you wish to help raise funds for the Southern 100 Supporters Club and other charities involved with road racing.
We also look forward to welcoming friends old and new to the ‘real’ Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races in 2021 on 12th, 13th, 14th and Championship Day 15th July.
UPDATE - 3rd July 2020
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Virtual Southern 100 Road Races commences on Monday 6th July and continues for an extra day this year to Friday 10th July.
Whilst there may be no road closing orders in place around the Colas Billown Course there will be plenty of action on the airwaves via Manx Radio, the Internet and Greenlight TV, Monday through Friday.
Manx Radio, our Broadcast Partners will have available via their popular Podcasts Race Commentaries each day, Monday to Thursday from 1964, 1955, 2006 & 2019.
The broadcast will be available on Manxradio.com; Apple; Google and Spotify.
Greenlight TV, our Filming & TV Partners have provided highlights of some of the closest races at the ‘friendly races’ since 2006 – all finishing within 0.02 of a second. Three races will be available each day, Monday to Thursday.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Virtual Southern 100 Road Races 2020, six races in all, 1000cc, 650cc, 600cc, 250cc, The Sidecar Championship and the Solo Championship races will be shown ‘live’, Tuesday to Thursday, with full commentary by Roy Moore on YouTube commencing at 20.00 hrs (8.00pm), two races per evening.
The races will also be shown on the Southern 100 Facebook Page and The Roy Moore & Barry Wood Facebook pages.
The extension to Friday will see a live broadcast by Greenlight Television of the Southern 100 Champions & More Show. Hosted by Dave Moore and featuring 2019 and three-time Solo Champion Dean Harrison, Pete Founds & Jevan Walmsley 2019 Sidecar Champions, plus several special guests.
The live broadcast will start at 19.00 hrs (7.00pm) on Southern 100 Facebook page and will also be available on:
King of the Roads YouTube
King of the Roads Facebook -
http://www.facebook.com/KingOTRoads
King of the Roads Website -
https://kingoftheroads.tv/
The full Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Virtual Southern 100 Road Races Schedule is as follows:
Monday 6th July
Manx Radio – Podcast- 1964 Race Commentaries
Part One from 07.00 am
Part Two from 10.00 am
Greenlight TV – Three Races from 2012, 2016 & 2018
2018 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company 125/400cc Race
2016 Radcliffe Butcher’s 600cc Race
2012 Mike Kerruish Plumbing 250/650cc Race
Tuesday 7th July
Manx Radio – Podcast – 1995 Solo Championship Race Commentaries From 08.00 am
Greenlight TV – Three Races from 2006, 2014 & 2015
2006 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company 125cc Race
2015 Ace Hire & Sales Sidecar Race
2014 Ocean Ford 250/650cc Race
Roy Moore – IOMSPC Virtual Southern 100 Road Races –
Ellan Vannin Fuels & G H Corlett 1000cc Race
Mike Kerruish & Ocean Motor Village 650cc Race
Wednesday 8th July
Manx Radio – Podcast – 2006 Race Commentaries
Part One from 07.00 am
Part Two from 09.00 am
Part Three from 11.00 am
Greenlight TV – Three Races from 2009 & 2009 & 2017
2017 Ocean Ford 250/650cc Race
2009 Radcliffe Butcher’s 600cc Race
2009 Mann Auto 250cc Race
Roy Moore – IOMSPC Virtual Southern 100 Road Races
Bettridge Motors & JCK Ltd 600cc Race
S & S Motors & Radcliffe Butchers 250cc Race
Thursday 9th July - Championship Day
Manx Radio – Podcast – 2019 Race Commentaries - From 08.00 am
Greenlight TV – Three Races from 2013, 2015 & 2017
2015 Ellan Vannin Fuels Senior Race
2013 Petrochem Carless Fuels Sidecar Championship Race
2017 Manx Gas Solo Championship Race
Roy Moore - IOMSPC Virtual Southern 100 Road Races –
Daryl Blake Construction & Ace Hire & Sales Sidecar Championship Race
Hunts Motorcycles Solo Championship Race
Friday 10th July
Greenlight TV – Southern 100 Champions & More Show 19.00 hrs (7.00 pm)
Southern 100 Facebook page and will also be available on:
King of the Roads YouTube
King of the Roads Facebook -
http://www.facebook.com/KingOTRoads
King of the Roads Website -
https://kingoftheroads.tv/
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Virtual Road Races Are Go ! - Updated
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