Classic Sidecar Class confirmed for road racing at Southern 100
Southern 100 organisers have confirmed that classic sidecars will take part in the event following a rethink of the schedule.
The Southern 100 has released a statement confirming that classic sidecars are welcome to take part in the event, with the ACU and competitors all backing the move.
The news comes following a bleak few weeks for the outfits, with a spate of crashes at the TT leading to the cancellation of the class at the 2026 races. That prompted organisers from the Southern 100, which also takes place on the Isle of Man, to cancel sidecars for 2026 so they could “safeguard the long-term future of the category”.
In an effort to protect the legacy of three-wheeled competition at the event, organisers have now confirmed that sidecars will be able to take part in the historic races. The full statement from Southern 100 Clerk of the Course, Giles Olley, reads:
“To go from a blank sheet of paper to an excellent grid of Classic Sidecars in such a short space of time is a testament to the incredible spirit of the road racing community. We are deeply grateful to Greg Lambert for his tireless work on the ground with the drivers and passengers, and to Dr Paul King at the ACU for helping us clear the administrative hurdles so efficiently. This has been a monumental team effort. Thanks to them, our anonymous benefactor, and the teams who stepped up, the Southern 100 crowds will still get to enjoy the unique spectacle of sidecar racing at Billown this year.”
Competitors wishing to take part in the event can find full details, technical regulations and submit their entries online via the official Southern 100 website. For fans wishing to travel to the races, full details of the revised race schedule and practice timings will be released in due course.
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