Packet and S100 Continue Partnership

This year will mark the 38th year the Steam Packet has sponsored the Southern 100, which it has also been the title sponsor for since 1999.

In its role, the company not only offers special ferry rates to Southern 100 Marshalls and competitors, it also arrange the transportation of vital safety equipment and furniture and provides 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, MD of the Steam Packet, added: ‘We’re pleased to continue our long-standing 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.

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

Blackford Financial Services Pre- TT Classic Road Races

Friday May 24, Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races

Monday July 8, Tuesday July 9, Wednesday July 10 and Thursday July 11

Steam Packet Holidays travel and accommodation Southern 100 packages are now available.