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In a heartwarming gesture, photographers Tracey and Juan Harrison have surprised Southern 100 sidecar newcomers Jim and Ben Gale with a £500 cheque, aiming to support the Peel and Ballabeg brothers’ inaugural outing at the iconic Isle of Man road racing event. The duo will debut on Wednesday evening, piloting their 4everRR 790 Ireson KTM outfit, and make a second appearance in the Daryl Blake Construction Sidecar Championship Race, marking the thrilling conclusion to the 2024 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races.
The Southern 100 road racing event on the Isle of Man is set to welcome a diverse array of international riders for its 2024 edition, continuing the event’s long-standing tradition of attracting competitors from around the world. With solo riders, sidecar crews, and a sidecar passenger hailing from countries like Finland, Belgium, France, the United States, and Canada, the ‘friendly races’ are poised to deliver thrilling action on the iconic Billown circuit.