Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) Southern 100 Road Races will hit a remarkable 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 IOMSPC go above and beyond as the Southern 100’s Title Sponsors. IOMSPC not only offer special ferry rates to Southern 100 Marshalls and Competitors, they also arrange the transportation of vital safety equipment and furniture, as well as, providing the main prize for the Plaque Fund.
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.’
Brian Thomson, Managing Director of the Steam Packet Company, added: ‘We’re pleased to continue our longstanding sponsorship to the Southern 100. We really enjoy 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 Southern 100 packages are now available. For more information on how to book, visit: https://www.steam-packet.com/blog/s100/ .
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 our Travel Partner, Duke Travel through their website: www.duketravel.com or by phone 01624 640044.