Category: Events and Shows

1. 'DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME’ TEAMS LINED UP FOR SPECTACULAR SHOW

   Posted on 12:01am Friday 25th Jan 2013

   DAREDEVIL riders will push the limits of what you can do on two wheels when they perform spectacular stunts at Scotland’s top motorcycle show.

   The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show takes place at Lanark Agricultural Centre, Hyndford Road, Lanark, on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12.

   The Vertical Trix stunt team and their ‘stunt monkey’ will be burning rubber as they drift and jump their sports bikes around the arena; classic 1920s motorcycles will race around the gravity-defying Wall of Death and the Danny Butler Extreme Mountain Bike Show will provide pedal-powered thrills.

   Brian Marr will be proving that trials riders see every obstacle as an opportunity and there will be a classic scrambles competition on a dedicated scrambles track for both days of the event too.

   Show-goers can practice pulling wheelies on a Repsol Honda bike in complete safety on the Extreme Wheelie machine and children can join in the fun on an inflatable mini quad bike track.

   Star guests at the show will be father and son Scots racing champions Bill and Ian Simpson. Both are Isle of Man TT winners and Ian scored a long list of victories in Grand Prix and road races.

   A wide selection of trade stands will also be offering motorcycling parts and merchandise for sale and there will be both private motorcycle exhibitors and club stands.

   Classic Bike Shows organiser Nick Mowbray said: “We’ve got some very talented performers lined up for the Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show and I’m looking forward to seeing what they can do.

   “Clubs and private owners will be showcasing a huge selection of both classic and modern machinery that you’ll be able to examine at close quarters.

   “Our star guests Bill and Ian Simpson have got some amazing stories to tell about their racing careers and there will be loads to see and do whether you come on your own or bring the kids too.”

2. WHISTLING BILLY MAKES RACE RETRO DEBUT

   Posted on 12:01am Thursday 24th Jan 2013

   You don’t get much more historic in motorsport than ‘Whistling Billy’, the 1905 steam powered racing car that has undergone a full restoration and rebuild, and will make its Race Retro debut at Stoneleigh Park from 22-24 February.

   Originally built by the White company, this steam works sprint car was made for the popular new motor racing on the dirt trotting horse tracks throughout North America. It was called Billy but was soon renamed Whistling Billy because of the howl that it made from its burners going down the straights.

   Its engine was a 1905 compound 20hp White steam car engine with Stephenson’s link motion that was soon modified to have a piston valve instead of a slide vale on the high pressure side, something all Whites had after 1907. The steam generator was a 30hp mono-tube as used then in the 30 and 40hp cars from 1907 onwards. Most of the other parts were stock parts from production cars. The car was fuelled by gasoline or kerosene and the burner jets were enormous.

   Whistling Billy started winning races; on July 4th 1905 it took nearly four seconds off the World track record for the mile with a time of 48.35 seconds (about 74 mph). Driven by Webb Jay, who believed he was driving the fastest car in the World. Its fastest recorded speed was 120 mph and Race Retro is hoping to make it whistle once again if it can bring Whistling Billy back to life in the Fire Up Paddock.

   Visitors can also enjoy high octane rally action on the Live Rally Stage on Saturday and Sunday, appearances by motorsport legends Sir Stirling Moss and Murray Walker throughout the weekend* on the interview stage, the Silverstone Auctions Retro and Classic Sale and the Fire Up Paddock as well as hundreds of traders.

   Adult tickets for Race Retro, sponsored by Peter James Insurance and HERO, start at £20 in advance with children’s tickets at £5 for Friday and Saturday and free on Sunday. Car parking is free and has been moved to a hard surface area nearer to the halls. The show is open from 9.30am each day and closes at 5.30pm on Friday and Saturday and 4.30pm on Sunday.

   www.raceretro.com

3. The 17th Newbury Classic Car & Bike Show & Autojumble​​​​

   Posted on 12:01am Wednesday 23rd Jan 2013

   Sunday 27th January 2013  @ Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, Berks, RG14 7NZ

   We return to Newbury racecourse in January where we expect to see an abundance of classic cars displaying on the hard standing in front of the grandstand. This is also a good show for bikes that tend to fill half the inside hall with trade filling the other half and most of the perimeter outside. Upstairs there is restaurant/cafe serving hot food and drinks with a balcony which overlooks the racecourse and the display of cars, there will be an all day concours competition with prizes available, this is a great little event to start the year with so why not join us.

   Admission Prices: £6 per Adult £2 per Child (7-14yrs) Under 7's free. Free Parking.
   
   Opening Times: 10am - 3pm Directions: Newbury Racecourse is in Newbury Town Centre just off the old A34. Follow signposts from the Burger King R-A-B.

   Any vehicles that have not booked in are still welcome to display and take part in the concours competition but will be required to pay the normal admission price on arrival.

   www.classicvehicleevents.com

4. Breaking News... The FH-DCE SUPER RALLY® in the UK!

   Posted on 8:35am Tuesday 22nd Jan 2013

   Held each year in a different place and organised by a different member clubs of the FH-DCE, however it has been quite a few years since we last saw this event in the UK.

   The last time was in 1989, @ Longmarston Raceway, Warwickshire and prior to that 1984, Brighton and 1979, Brands Hatch.

   The 'get togethers' started in 1964, bringing together different member clubs of the FH-DCE, however the the first Super Rally® was held at Kastelree Belgium in 1975 and has now grown to become for many Harley-Davidson® owners - a must on their events yearly calendar! Recent years have seen this event held in Germany, Lithuania and Greece.

   The Super Rally 2013 was to be held in Ireland, hosted by H-DC Ireland, however was cancelled as they had many issues and mitigating circumstances, along with issues by from some of local authorities. So this event in 2015 is great news for the H-D Riders of Great Britain.

   The FH-DCE SUPER RALLY® in the UK

   West London Harley Riders are hosting this event in 2015. Beer, bands, stalls, camping, showers, attractions, etc... More details to follow...

   venue: Lincolnshire Events Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 2NA
   price: TBC tel: 07733 357339
   website: www.wlhr.org

   

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