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1. 2014 FIM Endurance World Championship Title for Michelin

   Posted on 10:29am Saturday 27th Sep 2014

   At the 37th Le Mans 24 Hours Endurance World Championship final this weekend – Michelin’s team, the N°94 Yamaha (GMT 94/Michelin) came second to clinch the 2014 EWC title.

   SERT, the only official team not to suffer a fall this weekend, picked up its 11th win at the Le Mans 24 Hours, its first since 2008. The N°1 Suzuki team completed 810 laps to beat the N°94 Yamaha by just two laps.

   The N°94 Yamaha was hit by another bike under braking for the first corner of lap one and was forced to pit for repairs before re-joining, practically in last position, three laps adrift. However, the team’s three riders bounced back to produce a polished performance. By midnight on Saturday they were on the podium and they then eased into second place during the early hours of Sunday.

   GMT 94 dealt perfectly with the mixed conditions that greeted teams at sunrise, and made some judicious tyre choices for the Michelin-equipped R1 to close the gap to the leader from five to two laps. After that, David Checa, Kenny Foray and Mathieu Gines kept a cool head to collect second overall and make sure of GMT 94’s second world title.

   “Our tyres proved competitive in changeable conditions and we succeeded in ensuring that the Yamaha was always on the right rubber at the right moment. Congratulations to everyone at GMT 94 and thanks for helping us to claim our 15th world title in endurance racing. We are delighted to have played a part in the team’s second place this afternoon” said Piero Taramasso, manager of Michelin Motorsport’s two-wheel programmes.

2. BBC “Bake Off” Star Paul Hollywood to Open 2014 Henry Surtees Challenge

   Posted on 1:02pm Thursday 25th Sep 2014

   ...at Buckmore Park, Kent, on Wednesday 8th October and shall also be taking to the iconic karting track for a few laps ahead of the event!
   
   Over 30 of the finest young British motor racing talent have so far signed up to compete in the unique charity and career enhancing competition, organised by former F1 World Champion John Surtees OBE and the Henry Surtees Foundation, which invites young drivers to battle it out using Club100 Birel karts for the chance to win the best prizes ever offered at a kart meeting and the top three drivers a prestigious Henry ‘H’ trophy.
   
   2013 Challenge winner David Pittard shall be joined by colleagues including 2011 event winner, ex-team mate of Henry’s and BMW driver Alexander Sims; 2012 event winner and current Fortec Motorsports Eurocup driver Jack Aitken and his team mate, Caterham Young Driver, Matt Parry; 2014 ‘Henry Surtees Foundation Team Challenge’ winning team member, Esmee Hawkee (Ginetta Junior Championship driver); recently crowned Formula Renault NEC Champion Ben Barnicoat; six times Buckmore Park Champion, Piers Prior; Bobby Thompson, Scott Malvern, Oliver Rowland, Jack Barlow, Seb Morris and Laura Tillett are just a few of the best of British talent who have signed up to compete again this year. The event seeks to attract drivers from all classes of motorsport, who are in their 15th year and over, but spaces are limited and the field is already 90% complete.
   
   Also on display at the event, after its global media launch this Saturday, will be the new ‘MSA Formula Certified by FIA Powered by Ford EcoBoost’ Mygale car - the UK variant of FIA Formula 4 which replaces the British Formula Ford Championship from next season. The new series adopts the world governing body's blueprint for a universal junior formula open to drivers aged 15 years and over.
   
   John Surtees, OBE: “Paul Hollywood and I have recently had an adventure at Brands Hatch when he tested my 1960 MV Agusta World Championship model motorcycle. When Paul isn’t baking or judging others he is a great two and four wheel enthusiast with his Ducati motorcycle and Aston Martin. He is enthusiastic about karting and will be joining us for the Henry Surtees Foundation charity event at Buckmore Park on Wednesday 8 October. This is targeted at Britain’s finest young up and coming drivers. He will put on a race suit and do a few laps to open the circuit. The same circuit where Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton learnt their skills”.
   
   Now in its fourth year the Henry Surtees Challenge offers a spectacular and unique range of prizes that will accelerate the careers of young drivers and aid them in their race programme preparation for 2015. Prizes for fastest lap, the most unlucky driver and highest finisher 80kg or over will also be awarded.

    

    

   All funds raised by the Henry Surtees Challenge 2014 will support the Henry Surtees Foundation, registered charity number 1137388.

   The funds raised from this event have in the past helped the Henry Surtees Foundation equip the Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance with blood transfusion equipment, and create a new centre at the head injury unit of Headway Tunbridge Wells.

   www.henrysurteesfoundation.com

   Mission Statement - To assist people with accidental brain and physical injuries, provide education and training in technology, engineering and fitness. Advance young people by developing their skills and capabilities so that they can participate in society as independent and responsible individuals.
   
   

3. 11 of Britain's Best Motorcycle Routes - with maps

   Posted on 1:00pm Tuesday 23rd Sep 2014

   J & S Accessories is one of the UK's leading motorcycle accessory retailers and so they understand that your motorbike is more than just about being able to get from A to B.

   There is nothing quite like getting out on the open road and just enjoying a great ride - but finding an awesome route can be easier said than done. This is why they have put together a list of their 11 favourite motorcycle routes in the UK so you can take them on... either on your own or with friends!

    

   
   From Wickham to Ullapool, Dunster to Dersingham, this selection of excellent motorcycle routes takes in sights from around the whole of the UK.

   All you need to do is select one of the routes from the drop down menu to view it on the map, and because it has been built using Google Maps, you can even switch to Street View to get a first person preview of the route itself.

   Please note this list has now been removed (2016) 

4. Win a quad bike and help raise funds for one of our speedway riders - Craig Cook

   Posted on 9:15am Wednesday 17th Sep 2014

   CFS Motor Racing (Promotions) is running as a totally non-profit making venture, aiming to give Craig Cook, our current British Number 2 to the World Champion, equipment for 2015 to take him towards World Champion status and the International/GP circuit.
   
   They believe Craig has the potential to compete on the GP circuit and become a future World Champion.

   Did you know, speedway riders receive no salary, no starting fee generally and earn by the points they score in racing... Only the top riders, sponsored say by Monster or other major sponsors, may get larger fees!
   
   The aim is to sell 2,000 tickets for each brand new Quad bike at just £10 each. Profits go directly to helping purchase equipment required for each country in which Craig will ride. This Quad is 100% road legal and can be used on a full British car licence (DVLA registration required).

   Buy 3 tickets and get the 4th free, giving you approx. a 1 in 500 chance of winning.

   Call: 02392 570447 or 02392 595505 or 07989 535829 or e-mail: [email protected] NOW for tickets

    

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5. 1951 Black Shadow to go under hammer

   Posted on 9:03am Thursday 11th Sep 2014

   ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS UNCOVERS 1951 VINCENT BLACK SHADOW FOR SEPTEMBER SALE

   A 1951 Vincent Black Shadow is set to be the star by at Anglia Car Auction’s Classic Motorcycle and Automobilia Sale on Saturday 20th September.

   Not used since being bought by the vendor in 1978, the rare Vincent is accompanied by some technical correspondence between a previous owner and the factory covering engine modifications. While it cannot be confirmed, it’s thought the bike could have competed in club sprints during the 1960s.

   Fitted with highly coveted Lightning brakes, it’s estimated at £55,000-65,000.

   If the Black Shadow’s too expensive, a 1961 Velocette Venom 500 with an estimate of between £10,000-11,500 might be a good substitute, and Velocette enthusiasts will also be able to bid on a 350 MAC which has a £3750-4500 estimate.

   A pair of Triumph Tiger Cubs, one of which is a project with an estimate of £800-900, line-up alongside an awaiting-estimate 1964 Thunderbird and a 1961 Triton Café Racer, estimated at  £5000-6000.

   BSAs get a look-in too, with an 10 Golden Flash, estimated at £2500-3000, joined by a 1934 G14 V-twin that’s had plenty of recent work to make it highly usable, and it has a £14,750-16,500 estimate. With a tempting £800-1200 estimate, a 1960 Norton Jubilee makes a straightforward restoration project.

   A host of Japanese bikes add more flavour to the sale, with a great choice of Hondas, ranging from a barn-find 1966 CA110 Sport 50 (estimated: £400-600) and Norfolk-residing 1976 CB200 (estimated: £600-800) offered alongside a 1978 CB750K (estimated: £1200-1600) and an unused-for-two-years, no-reserve 1984 XL 200R.

   A quartet of ’70s Kawasaki triples adds some noise to the sale: a 1971 350 S and a 500 H1A are offered along with a 1974 500 H1B and a 1974 750 H2 and for big performance at a low price, the 1985 Z1100 (estimated: £1600-1900) is definitely worth a look. 

   And for those wanting to relive their 1970s teenage bus-stop burn-up years, a concours-condition 1976 Yamaha FS1E-DX fits the bill nicely, and is estimated at £4000-6000.

   Italian pizzazz comes from a fully-rebuilt 1976 Lambretta GP150 (est: £2000-2500) and an MoTd 1979 Moto Guzzi V50, which is estimated at £1500-1800.

   Anglia Car Auctions’ Motorcycle sale sees the doors open at 10am, with the sale of automobilia starting at 12 noon and the motorbikes thereafter.

    

   www.angliacarauctions.co.uk