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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.
Press officer Phil Edge explains why the race schedule for Tuesday has changed:
Nickolas Ellis impresses at Le Mans
Island-born driver battles to top-ten place
Caomhan Canny hoping for TT return after 2026 withdrawal
Rider also confirms he's parted ways with Scott Racing
Classic sidecars confirmed for 2026 Southern 100
It follows 'overwhelming' response to initiative after modern machines excluded
TT launches sustainability review into Sidecar class
Submissions from competitors and spectators to be considered