2025 Southern 100 Road Races Summary :
Isle of Man : 7th – 10th July 2025
The Billown Course once again echoed with the roar of road racing machines this week, as the 2025 Southern 100 – ‘The Friendly Races’, delivered two days of pure thrills on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th July. After a frustrating start to the event, with Monday’s practice and Tuesday’s scheduled races heavily impacted by poor weather conditions, the resilient Manx spirit prevailed, and gave way to spectacular display of pure real road racing.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025 :
With the sun finally gracing the Billown Circuit, Wednesday 9th July became a packed schedule, compensating for lost track time.
The day kicked off with the Ellan Vannin Fuels Senior Race. Right from the start, it was clear that Davey Todd was on a mission. Riding his 8TEN Racing BMW, Todd made a statement, pulling a modest but decisive gap by Iron Gate on the opening lap.
While Dean Harrison, on his Honda Racing UK machine, briefly set the fastest lap on the second lap, Todd was in absolute command. He extended his lead lap by lap, culminating in a new race lap record of 2 minutes 11.433 seconds on lap four.
This blistering pace propelled him to an eventual winning margin of 4.564 seconds over Harrison.
A highly commendable performance also came from Nathan Harrison, who secured the final podium spot with a composed ride aboard his H&H Motorcycles Honda.
Next up was the JCK Limited 600cc B Race, which saw a fantastic battle unfold. Newcomer John Marsh (No. 54) impressed everyone by taking a third place on the podium. Paul Cranston (No. 93), who secured the win, building on his strong showing in qualifying. Dennis Booth (No. 26) completed the top three, in second position, adding to his consistent week.
The premier middleweight class, the H&H Motorcycles 600cc Race, proved to be a nail-biter. This race delivered multiple lead changes and some incredibly close-quarters racing. While results from this particular race were hard-fought and tight at the time of going to press, the sheer intensity was a highlight, showcasing the competitive depth in the Supersport category.
The day’s action concluded with the highly anticipated Ace Hire Sidecar Race. The dynamic duo of Ryan and Callum Crowe (No. 7 outfit) continued their impressive 2025 form, clinching a thrilling victory. They faced stiff competition from Pete Founds and Jevan Walmsley (No. 72 outfit), who, despite a major incident at the recent TT, showed incredible resilience on a borrowed machine to finish a strong second, just over six seconds adrift. Lee Crawford and Scott Hardie (No. 4 outfit) completed the podium, demonstrating their consistent pace.