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With just a day and a couple hours to the start of this years Southern 100 road races, held near Castletown in the Isle of Man, it is time for its own thread since it is one of the few internationals alongside the NorthWest 200, the Isle of Man TT, The Manx GP and the Macau GP.
The Southern 100 races, also called the friendly races, run from Monday 9th to Thursday 12th.

First off, a small introduction to the Billown circuit, located just outside Castletown, the Isle of Mans old capital. And an onboard lap . Please note, that this Onboard starts two corners before start/finish, at Stadium where I usually marshal The schedule from Monday as follows:

Monday 9th July
Roads Close 6.00pm till no later than 9.40pm.
Practicing for all classes from 6.05pm until 9.30pm

Tuesday 10th July
Roads Close 6.00pm till no later than 9.40pm.
Practicing for all classes from 6.05 pm until 7.30pm
Corlett's Trophies Senior Solo Founders 600cc/1000cc Race "1A", 7 laps starting at 7.40pm and on completion followed by
Corlett's Trophies Senior Solo Founders 600cc/1000cc Race "1B", 7 laps and on completion followed by
Station Garage Junior Solo Founders 125cc/400cc/Moto 3 Race 6 laps.

Wednesday 11th July
Roads Close 6.00pm till no later than 9.40pm.
Ellan Vannin Fuels Senior Race, 7 laps starting at 6.20pm and on completion followed by
Mike Kerruish Plumbing & Heating 250cc/650cc twins Race "1", 6 laps and on completion followed by
Radcliffe Butchers 600 Race 7 laps and on completion followed by
Ace Hire & Sales Formula Two Sidecar Race, 6 laps.

Thursday 12th July
Roads Close 9.30am till no later than 12.15pm.
600cc "C" Race, 6 laps starting at 9.50am and on completion followed by
S & S Motors 600cc Race, 7 laps and on completion followed by
Pole Positiion Travel 600cc "B" Race, 7 laps and on completion followed by
Island Aggregates Superbike Race, 7 laps.
***************** Lunch Break *********************
Roads Close 1.00pm till no later than 5.30pm.
Ocean Motor Village 250cc/650cc Race, 6 laps starting at 1.20pm and on completion followed by
Steam Packet Company 125cc/400cc/450cc and Electric Motorcycles Race, 6 laps and on completion followed by
Hunts Motorcycles Solo Championship Race, 9 laps and on completion followed by
Daryl Blake Construction Ltd. Sidecar Championship, 8 laps and on completion followed by
Hunts Motorcycles 600cc Challenge Race 7 laps.

Usually, the racing is broadcasted via Manxradio AM online at https://www.manxradio.com/radioplayer/am/
But be aware, that Mondays practices sometimes are not broadcasted live.

Fast and safe racing everyone !

Thanks for the info @Andy

Everso Biggyballies wrote: ↑5 years ago Thanks for the info @Andy

Almost forgot to add that all times above are BST so UTC+1 . Local time would be 5pm right now

Better trackmap while I try to get the practice results down

All I could gather so far of Mondays practices

Manxradio AM1368 just announced a 7.20pm start of its coverage tonight, so one hour until it begins.

In other news, there's been an incident in last nights practice sessions. Statement by the Southern 100 Motorcycle Club below press officer Phil Edge below:

Incident During Monday Evening Practice

An incident during the opening practice session of the 2018 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 International Road Races which resulted in the 600cc Second Session being red-flagged saw the rider being taken to Nobles Hospital by helicopter.

After which the rider, Tom Robinson was airlifted to a Hospital in the UK for further treatment, where he remains in a critical condition.

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to Tom Robinson, still listed as in critical condition.

Sorry, cocked that up. Radio is live now !
Rain delay currently. Sounds a bit like the Sunday afternoon at the Pre-TT

First race reduced to 5 laps (from 7)
Riders opting for full wets but it is reported as quickly drying. This is like the Pre-TT condition wise

Here we go, ready to race !

Last nights results

Thanks for the updates Andy.
Unfortunately I am having sound problems with my computer atm so listening to Manx radio is not working for me.
Edit: Doh I just realised I can use my tablet thingy to listen to Manx radio. Its hooked up to my wi-fi so should work no worries.

@Andy any updates on Tom Robinson's injury status / prognosis? I looked but can find nothing later than the initial reports. I was a bit concerned over his prospects on reading he was airlifted from the local hospital to the mainland. Hopefully his condition is stable / improving.

No news, I'm afraid mate.

But that he's been airlifted out means that he's stable enough to be transported at least.

Andy wrote: ↑5 years ago No news, I'm afraid mate.

But that he's been airlifted out means that he's stable enough to be transported at least.

Thanks. Good point re the fit to transport.

And we are live away on http://www.manxradio.com