All Race fans and enthusiasts enjoy watching the various Podium ceremonies, especially the race competitors who are receiving their hard-earned laurel wreaths and the all-important bottles of ‘bubbly,’ which for all road races organised by Southern 100 Racing are generously provided by Foraging Vintners.
Depending on how much of the precious liquid is sprayed over those on the podium, a few lucky people, may get a chance to sample the taste and flavour of the ‘spoils of victory’ – others can only imagine!
During the 2022 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races another group of valued personnel will be able to enjoy the taste of the Podium Bubbly, the Southern 100 Marshals.
Once the action has been completed each evening on the Colas Billown Course, the Podium Sponsors, Foraging Vintners
will be able to exchange their special FV Drinks Voucher for a glass of the FV Rhunessa Sparkling Podium Wine.
Each marshal will receive a drinks voucher when collecting their accreditation on sign on night or at the marshal’s trailer for those who cannot make it to sign on night.
Ian Swindells, Managing Director of Foraging Vintners said: ‘We are honoured to play a small part in celebrating the victories of the Podium finishers. In addition, we recognise the selfless contribution that all the organisers and marshals provide in making the Southern 100 Road Races the Friendly Races. ’
Chief Marshal, Peter Chadwick acknowledged Ian’s words saying: ‘Southern 100 Marshals Association are most grateful for this generous gesture of support in recognition of all the volunteer marshals.
‘Ian may describe Foraging Vintners as being a ‘small part of the races’, but his involvement, along with others all makes
The Friendly Races what they are today and we are very grateful.’
The vouchers will be redeemable at Foraging Vintners and the Cosy Nook in Port Erin and at the Southern 100 Course Side Bar adjacent to the Club Headquarters and Paddock at the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races in July.