Hickman to make debut at Southern 100 Road Races

Fourteen-time TT winner contesting in the Superbike class

Fourteen-time TT winner, Peter Hickman, is set to make his debut at this year's Southern 100 Road Races.

He'll contest in the Superbike class with his 8TEN Racing team around the 4.25-mile Billown Course.

Hickman will contest in the Superbike class on his Monster Energy BMW Motorrad by 8TEN Racing BMW M1000RR. 

He will also line up aboard his Swan Racing by PHR Performance machine in the Supersport class.

Hickman says: "I'm really excited to be competing in my first ever Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races and learning the Motor Isle Billown Course. 

"The longer the season goes on, the fitter and stronger I'm feeling.

"The Monster Energy BMW Motorrad by 8TEN Racing BMW M1000RR was performing really well at the TT, so I'm looking forward to riding that again. 

"I am sure the Swan Racing by PHR Performance Supersport bike will be great fun around the fast and flowing 4.25-mile course."

Southern 100 Chairman George Peach says: "We are absolutely delighted that Peter has chosen to make his Southern 100 debut this year.

"Peter is one of the biggest names in road racing and his achievements speak for themselves.

"The Southern 100 has always attracted the very best riders and we know that fans will be excited to see Peter tackle the unique challenge of the Motor Isle Billown Course for the first time.

"The Southern 100 prides itself on delivering close, competitive racing and we're looking forward to welcoming Peter to Castletown and seeing him become part of Southern 100 history."

The motorcycle event is taking place between Monday 6 and Thursday 7 July.