Bosses at the upcoming Southern 100 have added two extra races to the 2017 schedule to accommodate the 300 solo entries received so far.

The additions make a total of 14, plus the two popular Sidecar races, which also have full grids of 20. Monday evening commences with the compulsory Sighting Lap for all Newcomers and is followed by nine Practice sessions.

Tuesday evening also starts with a further Newcomers sighting lap and the final three practice sessions. Then the race action gets underway with three solo races.

Wednesday has four races in the schedule, including the first of the Sidecar races over six laps. Championship Day, Thursday morning will see four solo races take place before a short 45-minute lunch break.

The afternoon session will see the final five races run, including the feature Solo and Sidecar Championship Races. The Solo Championship is over nine laps and the Sidecar Championship over eight.

Once the final chequered flag has fallen, there is time to relax and reflect on the 16 races, before heading to the Open Air Prize Presentation in Castletown Square, which commences at 8.30pm.

A fitting way to show your appreciation to all the riders who have entertained the crowds around the 4.25-mile Billown Course during the Isle of Man Steam Packet Southern 100 International Road Races 2017.