New marshals urgently needed for Southern 100 

Race bosses are urging people to sign up to marshal at this year's Southern 100 - or risk the event not going ahead. 

The hunt is on to boost the number of volunteers who oversee the racing on the Billown Circuit in July: 

Last year 70 marshals were drafted in from overseas to make up the shortfall - this week the Steam Packet has launched a loyalty scheme for those who are willing to help out. 

Chief marshal Peter Chadwick says there's a lot to gain from the role: