The Southern 100 meeting gets under way this evening (Monday) with the first practice session for solos and sidecars.

Roads around the Billown Circuit are due to close at just after 6pm.

Champions Ryan Farquhar and Klaus Klaffenbock, with Dan Sayle, are back, as are Guy Martin and Conor Cummins, who both missed last year's event due to injuries.

Practice and qualifying will take place as usual on Monday evening and
Tuesday evening prior to Tuesday’s two-race programme outlined below.

Tuesday 12th July

Senior Solo Founders 8 laps
Sidecar Race 6 laps

Wednesday 13th July

Senior Race 8 laps
250/650 Race 1 8 laps
600 Race 1 8 laps
125/400 Race 1 6 laps

Thursday 14th July

600 Race 2 8 laps
250/650 Race 2 8 laps
125/400 Race 2 6 laps
Solo Championship 9 laps
Sidecar Championship 8 laps