25 July 2026
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Steam Packet to continue Southern 100 sponsorship for 38th year

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) Southern 100 Road Races will hit a milestone this year, celebrating the ferry operator’s 38th year of sponsoring the Southern 100.

IOMSPC started in 1987 as a Race Sponsor, progressing to the role of Title Sponsor in 1999.

The company not only offers special ferry rates to Marshalls and Competitors, it also arranges the transportation of vital safety equipment and furniture, as well as, providing the main prize for the Plaque Fund.

Southern 100

Club Secretary, Rachel Palmer said: “The Southern 100 Club have an excellent working relationship with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, built up through many years and they are always willing to assist us when necessary to ensure that the high safety standards we have set are maintained for the benefit of competitors and spectators alike and in assisting with travel arrangements for competitors and marshals.

“We are very much indebted to them for their continued and much valued sponsorship and are very proud to have them as Title Sponsors of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races.”

Southern 100 Club Secretary, Rachel Palmer

Brian Thomson, Managing Director of the Steam Packet Company, said that the Company are pleased to continue its long standing sponsorship and enjoys getting involved with helping transport the necessary safety equipment, as well as bringing visitors to the Island to compete and watch the Southern 100 races.

Steam Packet Holidays travel and accommodation packages for the races are available here.

Dates for races

The dates for the 2024 Road Races on the Colas Billown Course are:

Blackford Financial Services Pre- TT Classic Road Races

  • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 24th, 25th & 26th May 2024

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th July 2024

Travel packages are also available through the races Travel Partner, Duke Travel.

Charlie Morrey is a Broadcast & Multi Media Journalist for Manx.News and also is a Presenter on Energy FM. Charlie has previously written for Isle of Man Newspapers, magazines and also started her broadcasting career with Manx Radio.

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