Government suggests moving the Southern 100 Races
Publication Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 11:54
Talks over possible changes to the Southern 100 are in their early stages according to the Economic Development Minister.
John Shimmin’s department has suggested running the event over a weekend in future.
At the moment it’s held in July and runs from Monday to Thursday.
Moving it would likely need a change in the law as roads on the Island can’t be closed for racing on a Sunday, for religious reasons.
Holding the races over a weekend has also raised concerns about clashes with other motorsport events.
In the House of Keys today, Mr Shimmin confirmed the club has been approached about a change of dates[play cut]
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DED Minister John Shimmin
