Marshals asked to check on each others mental health

Race marshals are being asked to check in on each others mental health during the challenging times of the ongoing pandemic.

The Southern 100 Marshals Association says the Covid-19 situation has impacted people in many different ways, including marshals who, for some, the racing season is a key part of their lives each year.

The S100 races during 2020 were cancelled due to the pandemic as were the TT races last year and this coming summer.

Now, the organisation is encouraging those who help out around the Billown course each year to check in with their marshalling colleagues where possible just to see how they're coping with the lack of racing.

In a post on social media, Chief Marshal, Peter Chadwick, says: "For some marshals, the racing season is a way of life. Great friendships are made, and we all look forward to meeting in our groups at the various locations around the course. Catching up on what has been happening to individuals since last seen and enjoying the banter. 

"Work, life, or distance make it difficult for marshals to keep in touch and this is why we all get such a buzz when we know we are going racing.

"The Southern 100 Marshals Association would like to encourage all marshals to actively check up on their marshalling friends to see how they are coping with Covid and the lack of racing."

The group adds to 'keep upbeat' as it will be 'special' when racing is able to return.