Category: Events and Shows

1. HDCI announce the cancellation of next years European SuperRally®

   Posted on 12:01am Tuesday 14th Feb 2012

   Harley Davidson Club Ireland (HDCI) is sorry to announce that they have had to cancel next years European SuperRally® (40th anniversary) event, which was due to be held on 16th to 20th May 2013 at Waterford Institute of Technology Sports Campus, Carriganore, Waterford.

   Following consultations with An Garda Siochana, it was determined that a significant level of policing supports and resources to effectively police the event safely were necessary. The cost for providing the policing plan was estimated that it could rise to or beyond €300,000, making it cost prohibitive for the club to host the five day event in Ireland.

   HDCI would also like to thank all stakeholders including; Waterford City & County Councils, City Manager, WIT Campus Services, Waterford Spraoi, Michael Slattery Associates, Failte Ireland, Federation Harley Davidson Clubs of Europe, Stenna Ferries, An Garda Siochana, all local political representatives and members of Harley Davidson Club Ireland for their help and assistance.

   They wish every success to Harley Davidson Club Poland who will now be hosting the 2013 SuperRally® event.

   Harley Davidson Club Ireland

2. Adelaide Motorcycle Festival 2012

   Posted on 12:01am Wednesday 8th Feb 2012

   The current British Superbike champion Tommy Hill is gearing-up for a guest appearance at the annual Adelaide Motorcycle Festival which begins a three-day run at the King’s Hall, Belfast on February 10.
    
   Hill who will celebrates his 27thbirthday the day before the show opens was involved in a cliff-hanging finish to the 2011 title race decider.
    
   “I did it by half-a-wheel,” reflected Hill. “In fact the official difference between myself and John Hopkins was just 0.006 of a second.”

   “That meant the championship was mine for the first time but it was close, I won it with two points to spare.”
    
   “So far as Belfast is concerned I’m really looking forward to the trip. The fans over there are both fanatical and knowledgeable.”
    
   Hill has sampled both the World Superbike and World Supersport Championships but he was originally a motocrosser. At the early age of six Hill quickly moved to high level schoolboy motocross. However, at the age of 14 he had a near fatal motorcycle accident which caused him to briefly retire from the sport. But Hill still had an ambition to race and ride motorcycles and he soon returned making his debut in the British Championship in 2001. This was to be his first stepping stones into the world of Superbike racing. Since then he has become the youngest rider to win a Superbike race, the youngest rider ever to qualify on pole position at a World Superbike Championship event and of course last year he became a BSB champion for the first time.
    
   Hill who, hails from Kent, won seven races last season. He had 17 podium finishes, nine pole positions and eight fastest laps. No wonder he has been retained by Swan-Yamaha where his team-mate is Yorkshire’s Ian Hutchinson who will also grace the Festival.
    
   “Hill promises to be a huge draw,” said show promoter Billy Nutt. “That never-to-be forgotten final race at Brands Hatch has already gone down in the history books as the closest-ever.”
    
   “Hutchy created his own piece of history back in 2010 when he became the only rider to win five Isle of Man TT races in the same week,” added Nutt. “But at the end of that season he was involved in an horrific crash not of his making.”
    
   “It took him 18-months to recover and last November he set the Macau Grand Prix alight by finishing third.”
    
   For his part Hutchinson said: “This year is definitely a big one for me and I have never been looking forward to a season so much.”
    
   “I am glad that I had the opportunity to race at the end of last year as I have always had faith in my own ability but I just needed to prove to any doubters that I could still race. I have wanted to race in BSB for several years.”
    
   “However, right now I’m focused on another visit to Belfast—I’ve some very fond memories of both the North-West 200 and the Ulster Grand Prix and I intend doing both again this year.”
    
   Hill and Hutchinson will be joined at the King’s Hall complex by Alistair Seeley the recently crowned Enkalon Irish Motorcyclist of the Year.
    
   Seeley who won the British Supersport title last year is now preparing for a return to the Superbike ranks again riding for the Tyco TAS Suzuki team.
    
   So far as the display of racing machinery is concerned Nutt is delighted to have a rather special factory Yamaha taking pride of place.“This is the bike on which Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo won the 2010 MotoGP world championship,” said Nutt. “It’s thanks to Hurst Motorcycles that this Yamaha will be brought over from Holland.”
    
   “We are also banking on the Ballymoney-based JMF Millsport team unveiling their new Ducatis as well as their rider Steve Mercer.”Home
    
   Make a note of the Festival dates: Friday February 10, Saturday February 11 and Sunday February 12—just the ideal build-up to St Valentine’s Day!
    
   For further information contact Billy or Marty at Nutt Promotions on 028 7035 1199 or email [email protected] or visit the promoters’ website www.nutttravel.com and click on Motorcycle Festival.
    
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3. Motorcycle Enthusiasts Invited to Join Comedian Ross Noble

   Posted on 1:25pm Monday 30th Jan 2012

   in a Celebrity Ride Out from Ace Cafe London to 2012 Carole Nash Motorcycle Show at ExCel

   Motorcycle Enthusiasts Invited to Join Comedian Ross Noble in a Celebrity Ride Out from Ace Cafe London Ace Cafe London will be debuting at this prestigious show with a stand (Hall N3, Stand N373) to include with author Mick Duckworth, who will be signing copies of the recently published "Ace Times" book on Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th. The Ace 904S Thruxton Special and the Ace 675CR Street Triple will also be on display.

   TV comedian and motorcycle fanatic Ross Noble is revving himself up for a celebrity motorcycle ride out into central London to raise money for Riders for Health as part of London's biggest biking event, the 2012 Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show.

   Red Dwarf's and BBC1's drama Death in Paradise, Danny John Jules sporting  his trademark pink motorbike will accompany Noble and they will set off from renowned motorcycle venue Ace Cafe London in Stonebridge on Saturday 4th February at 9am and ride to ExCeL, London where the show is taking place between the 2nd and 5th of February.

   Motorcyclists from across the country are invited to join the celebrity ride out and show their support for Riders for Health, which manages and maintains vehicles for African health workers so they can deliver much-needed health care to the most isolated communities.

   The route will take the motorcycle pack down the A406 east from the cafe around to the A1020, Royal Albert Way, leading to ExCeL at the heart of London Docklands.

   The Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show, in association with The Telegraph, is the capitals largest biking event and gives riders the chance to meet their biking heroes as well as seeing action-packed stunts and the latest 2012 bikes and accessories from all the major manufacturers ranging from Ducati Panigale to the Triumph Explorer. The event also features the jaw-dropping Michelin Revolution Show, in which World trials icon Dougie Lampkin and TT champion John McGuinness will go head-to head over a specially constructed course that tests both skill and nerve.

   In honour of the show's new 'Enduro' theme, Lampkin and McGuinness will be joined by multiple world Enduro champion David Knight, fan's favourite Chris Walker, BSB, WSB and GP ace Neil Hodgson and record breaking TT winner Ian Hutchinson who will compete in two teams to tackle breath-taking obstacles putting their nerves and skill to the test.Noble, who is well known for his love of biking, has competed in a number of competitions including the Red Bull Romaniacs, the world's toughest enduro race, in Romania.

   Commenting on the ride out, he said: "The Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show is a highlight of the biking event calendar and it will be great to arrive at ExCeL in style, in a convoy with hundreds of other bikers. Everyone taking part in the ride out will be supporting a worthy charity. Riders for Health help health workers in Africa stay mobile so they can reach even the most far-flung areas to deliver life-saving medical care."

   Riders will each be asked to make a small £5 donation to Riders for Health to take part in the ride out. Everyone taking part will receive free refreshments at the Ace by using MCN's paper voucher as well as a complimentary copy of Motorcycle News.

   To take part in the ride out, riders are invited to meet at Ace Cafe London, on the North Circular in Stonebridge, on 4th February for a 09.00am departure.

   www.ace-cafe-london.com

4. It’s hammer time at the Footman James Classic Motor Show

   Posted on 12:01am Wednesday 25th Jan 2012

   Silverstone Auctions has teamed up with the organisers of the Footman James Classic Motor Show, the UK’s biggest motoring exhibition, to hold a prestige car auction at this year’s event at Birmingham’s NEC on Saturday 17th November.

   It’s the first auction of its type in the show’s history and promises to be one of the highlights for classic car lovers when it takes place as part of the three-day extravaganza from 16th to 18th November.

   The season ending Footman James Classic Motor Show and the neighbouring Classic Motorbike Show has become a ‘must-attend’ event for anyone harbouring a passion for cars and bikes, attracting around 50,000 owners and enthusiasts.

   There’s over 1,400 amazing vehicles on display, from modest family saloons and through to head-turning supercars. There’s also hundreds of trade stands, shows and automotive services to enjoy as well as the Wheeler Dealer live stage and restoration theatre.

   Show Manager Andy Rouse said: “We are extremely excited at the prospect of the UK's biggest and most popular classic motoring show now also hosting a quality auction. We have been hugely impressed with the energy and enthusiasm of the team at Silverstone Auctions and their commitment to and vision for this feature going forward.

   “I view this as an extremely important development in both the growth and the 'standing' of the show, both at home in the UK and internationally and that it provides a new and exciting alternative in the annual auction calendar. We are confident that a sale at the UK's flagship show will attract a high volume of quality entries and enthused buyers.”

   The decision by Silverstone Auctions is furtherevidence of its positioning as the Midlands leading specialist car auction house.

   Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: “This is really exciting news and is definitely one of our calendar highlights for 2012. We will obviously be focusing on classic cars, befitting the surroundings, but I’m sure they’ll also be some competition cars and more modern supercars under the hammer, as well as a wide variety of motorbikes and  automobilia.

   “However, this year also sees Silverstone Auctions host a further four sales, three of them at our spiritual home of Silverstone, so we’re definitely going to be kept busy.”

   The other Silverstone Auctions for 2012 include The Race Retro and Classic Car Sale at Stoneleigh Park on the 25th February. Meanwhile, the Silverstone based auctions held in the circuit’s ultra-modern ‘Wing’ building are the Spring Sale on 16th May, The Silverstone Classic Sale on 21st July and the Autumn Auction on 19th September.

   For further information about Silverstone Auctions visit www.silverstoneauctions.com

5. The 12th Classic Japanese Motorcycle Show & Jumble

   Posted on 12:01am Friday 20th Jan 2012

   After 2 years away the Japanese Bike Show is back at Donington!

   The exhibition hall will be packed with trade and autojumble stands along with club displays and a concours area for private entries over 2 days. We have trophies and prize money available for completion winners along with expert commentary throughout the day. You can expect to see classic, modern classic and custom bikes on display representing all the major manufacturers such as Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha. As usual parking is free and there will be hot food and drinks available in the exhibition hall.

   Dozens of trade and autojumble stalls form the leading suppliers in the Japanese market will be selling spares, new parts, accessories and services.

   There will be displays from all the major clubs both local and national including VJMC, Kawasaki Z1 OC, Yamaha Classic Club, Vulcan Riders Association, The LC Club, Yamaha FS1E OC and many more.

   There is a separate concours section for private entries where the public will be able to see an array of cherished machines on display which will be judged over the two days.

   Bikes will be judged in the following categories with prizes available to winners and runner ups; Best Honda, Best Yamaha, Best Suzuki, Best Kawasaki, Best Custom Bike, Best Racing Bike, Best Club Display and Bike of the Show.

   Donington Park is situated right at the heart of England, just minutes from M1 junction 23a and MOTO Donington Park Motorway Services and Travelodge, or junction 24 southbound.

   We have an outdoor compound dedicated to bike parking which is within the show its self however only pre booked machines will be able to display in the exhibition hall.

   
   Saturday & Sunday 4th/5th February 2012 @ Exhibition Hall, Donington Park, Derbs, DE74 2RP

   Admission: £10.00 Adults, £5.00 Child (7-14yrs), under 7's free, free parking

   www.classicshows.org