Roads set to close for final day of Southern 100 racing for 2025
The conclusion of the event will see both the solo and sidecar champions for 2025 crowned.Racing at the event got off to a delayed start after rain showers hit the south of the island on Tuesday evening.That led to the two opening Senior Race events being postponed, while the Lightweight race began but had to be red-flagged on lap two because of the deteriorating conditions.
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