By * Rob Hodson is astride for the weekend, the Southern 100 Super Twins lap-record breaking S1-R Paton. The bike is 2024 specification.
* Incredible fact this, stated to me today by Jim Hodson, Rob Hodson in the second Super Twins race of TT 2024, passed on the races’ opening lap, 26 riders! He had to start at the rear end of the field, having encountered technical issues on the start-line.
* Mike Norbury, Roddy Taylor are confirmed non-starters.
* Cowton Racing will have a two-rider team at the Manx Grand Prix, running Paul Marley and newcomer Toby Shann.
* In between race action, demonstration laps by top Supermoto exponents, will be taking place.
* Jamie Ingham like brother Dan, has the support of Castings Technology.
* Sidecar competitors’ representative is Matty Ramsden.
* Mad Bros Racing, Gary McCoy are sharing an awning with Robbie Silvester’s VRS Racing team.
* Early paddock attendees included Paul Moir, Lee Crawford and TH Racing’s Jay Bellers Smith.
* Scunthorpe’s Josh Leaning is participating at Oliver’s Mount for the first time since the Bob Smith Spring Cup of 2023.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
