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Issue 33 Winter 2013 SportMoto is published by the Auto Cycle Union Ltd ACU House // Wood St Rugby // Warwickshire CV21 2YX T: 01788 566400 F: 01788 573585 42 Advertising and design Contents Black Country Mick Tonks 3 30 The Ark Design & Print University Pudsey Business Park 4 Editor’s Comment 47 Kent Road 32 Islef o Man Festival Leeds LS28 9BB 5 Leader from the T: 0113 256 8712 of M: 07710 287255 Chairman F: 0113 256 8724 34 www.thearkdesign.co.uk 6 News Editorial 36 Richard Blyth [email protected] 13 Basic Rider Assessment 38 Cheshire North West Cover picture 14 Cheadle (Staffs) Jamie McCanney Auto Club Quads Credit: Future7Media 39

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www.acu.org.uk SPORT3MOTO Edtori ’s Comment Editor’s Comment When is a racing incident not a racing incident?

When two riders are involved in a racing incident, value that needs to be considered or races, inevitably when asked, they are bound to have championships or titles being lost. Riders might get differing views of what happened and why the injured as a result of a racing incident or… worse. incident took place, if they don’t their Team Reps So judgements have to be made. Race more than likely will have? This comes as part and Direction or if there is no Race Direction, the parcel of – in fact any sport to Clerk of the Course needs to decide on a course be honest. of action and make a call on what ‘on track’ The definition of accident in the dictionary behaviour is permissible. Was it a racing incident? is ‘an unfortunate incident that happens Was it intentional? There also has to be a level unexpectedly and unintentionally’, or ‘something of consistency, and distinguishing between one that happens by chance or without apparent incident and another is not easy. cause’. Of course there are thousands and thousands So, do two riders intentionally run into one of other Clerks of the Course or Race Directors sat another? No – probably and hopefully not. But, is in front the telly watching the race – making the there or could there be apparent cause? Probably call because it is easy to do so, just like there are and more than likely. With championship points 55,000 referees sat in Old Trafford at every home or titles on the line, the same with any other sport, match… they and the rest of us are not in that these types of incidents are going to happen. position and are not therefore held accountable. A large part of the appeal of our sport is that Errors of judgement are made by Riders, racing in their desire to be the best – to win – to be a incidents do happen, but spare a thought for the champion, competitors take risks and ‘racing Clerk of the Course or the Race Director who incidents’ can sometimes be the result. Without has to make the call and that call might be the them, without the excitement, the ‘do or die’ deciding factor as to who does and who doesn’t attitude, the spectacle for the crowd to watch – take the top step on the podium… no-one would turn up. Richard Blyth But there is not just an entertainment SportMoto Editor steve gough steve

SPORT4MOTO www.acu.org.uk Laroe de fr m the Chairman Leader from the Chairman

Having just returned from a successful final years before my tenure and in that period, he did round of the Maxxis ACU British Motocross a great deal of work to change the perception Championship, this marks the final throes of and in many respects modernize the ACU. He the 2013 season for many of our Organising gave a lifetime to motorcycle sport and was held Clubs. Whilst I was at Farleigh Castle for the in the highest regard on the world stage at the Maxxis event, it gave me time to reflect on FIM, where he was an Honorary Vice-President of one of our better seasons, certainly in terms the Road Race Commission and of course within of weather – that is definitely the case. Last ACU circles in which – apart from his recent work year, given the unseasonal weather we all had as Chairman – over many years he made a vast to endure, in ACU terms we had 246 events impact and lasting impression on , cancelled, which across all our disciplines caused both on the short circuits and on the roads. My some major headaches in trying to reschedule heartfelt condolences and best wishes go his calendars etc. This year though, that has not family during this sad time. been the case and I think you will all agree that As your Chairman, I need to make you aware we have witnessed some superb racing at all that for the first time in many years, your Board levels. Going back to the Maxxis, I would just of Directors has taken the decision to increase like to offer my congratulations to both Kristian the Annual Competition Licence fee. The licence Whatley and Elliot Banks-Browne on their British fee was last increased in 2008, so after five years, Championship victories in the MX1 and MX2 it has been decided to increase the fee by £2.00 – classes respectively. from £43.00 to £45.00 and this comes into effect At the highest level, we have played host for 2014. to some top international world events, the Much work is now being undertaken Motocross Grand Prix held at Matterley Basin, a behind the scenes in preparation for next year. very successful World Trial in Penrith, a World Unique Codes to enable competitors to apply Long Track championship in Kent and of course for a competition licence on line will soon be our regular trip across the Irish Sea to the Isle distributed to Clubs, competition licence forms of Man for the TT. Across all our disciplines, we are being amended and the draft for next year’s are thought of very highly at the FIM and that Handbook is now being worked upon. The ACU is testament to the organization and sheer hard will have a presence at both the Dirtbike Show work put in by volunteer Officials and Organising and the NEC show and I will be in attendance for Clubs. most of the Dirtbike show, so hope to see many On a very sad note, I would just like to of you there. acknowledge the sad passing away of Jim Parker. Finally, it would be remiss of me not to Jim was the Chairman of the ACU for the seven mention the fantastic achievements of both Tai Woffinden and . Tai became the first Scott Redding British World Speedway Champion in thirteen years, lifting the title despite riding with a broken collar bone and the first Englishman to win the championship since Mark Loram in 2000. Also to Sam Lowes who won the World Supersport title. Sam now goes off to compete in Moto 2 in 2014. But to both riders – many congratulations and richly deserved on both accounts. We now enter the final couple of rounds of the Moto GP season and watch with great interest to see if Scott Redding will be successful in lifting the Moto 2 world title. I hope those of you who are still competing have a successful and safe end to the season and have a good winter’s break. Best wishes Brian Higgins Chairman

www.acu.org.uk SPORT5MOTO NEWS Pinhard Trophy Once again the Sunbeam MCC are of previous winners of such distinction.” seeking nominations for one UK Sunbeam MCC awards the trophy in Motorcycle Sport’s most prestigious memory of Frederick William Pinhard awards – The Pinhard Trohy. who died in 1948 whilst serving as This award has been presented since Secretary of the Club. 1950 to the best Under-21 year old All sections of the ACU together sporting motorcyclist competing under with the Scottish-ACU are invited ACU or SACU jurisdiction. to submit entries as well as anyone Entry Forms, Regulations and a List Last year’s winner was Tom Woolley who feels personally eligible to make of Previous Winners are available on Runner-Up in the World Flat-Track an entry. Entries can be for active the club website. Championship. On being told of his competitors or administrators under- Sunbeam’s Trustee for the Trophy is success, Tom said “I discovered I had 21at the beginning of November 2013.* Tony Lloyd who can be contacted via been awarded the Pinhard Trophy on Editors of leading motorcycle the Club’s website at www.sunbeam- Christmas day, it was the best present periodicals are invited as judges mcc.co.uk or [email protected]. ever. I feel honoured and very lucky to together with General Secretary of the *In special circumstances, Entries will be even be considered, let alone to win ACU and three officials from Sunbeam considered from Entrants who reach the age such a prestigious award and join a list MCC. of 21 in the subject year. Robbie Allan RIP an amazingly versatile competitor condolences to Robbie’s family. and a huge force of energy in all Brian Higgins, the ACU Chairman It is with sadness that we have to aspects of motorcycle sport in commented “This is very sad news report the President of the SACU, Scotland. As well as the SACU office, indeed, Robbie played a big part in Robbie Allan has passed away after the SACU board and the member motorcycle sport, particularly in battling illness for some months. clubs in Scotland, the ACU will feel Scotland and was hugely influential. Robbie was a motorcycling legend, his absence keenly and send their He will be sadly missed.”

Jim Parker – RIP M otorcycle sport is Commission becoming its interest in its affairs with his roles mourning the loss of Vice President in 2010. of Clerk of the Course, Race Director one its most respected His love of racing or Head of Organisation at British administrators – Jim began as a competitor Grands Prix, World Superbike and Parker who passed away with the Racing 50 club events alike. on the afternoon of Club, but soon he ACU Chairman, Brian Higgins said Monday 29th July, aged was embroiled in the “Many people realised that Jim has 74, after a lengthy illness. organisation of the sport, not been a well man for quite a long He was the gentle working to develop the time, but this does not detract from giant of the racing Clubmans Racing and the loss to his family and the ACU world, renowned for New Era clubs into the from his passing away. His work for his no-nonsense, straight talking biggest in the country, running the ACU, especially in the Isle of decision making and his own unique some 40 meetings a year. And in Man, certainly paved the way for style of diplomacy that usually the mid 1990s, working with his me to attempt to continue the good resolved all issues. close friend the late Robert Fearnall, work which he created.” Jim Parker, was the Managing Mr Parker played a key role in the MCRCB Chairman Jonathan Palmer Director of ACU Events Limited, development and promotion of paid the following tribute: “Jim the commercial wing of the sport’s British Championship racing. Parker was an all-round contributor governing body the ACU and a He helped to form the British to motorcycle sport, playing a key long serving Chairman and member Supercup series and then became a role in its development and growth of the influential ACU Road Race director of the Motorcycle Circuit using the wealth of knowledge and Committee between 1991 and 2011. Racing Control Board in 2000. experience he had built up through On the International stage he was Mr Parker was ever present on a lifetime of involvement. He will be member of the FIM Road Racing the racing scene, taking a keen sadly missed.”

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Conrad Mewse claims both European Scott Redding signs MotoGP and World 85cc motocross titles deal with Gresini 2013 has been an outstanding season for young Conrad Mewse as for 2014 the youngster recovered from the heartache of narrowly missing out on the 2012 European 85cc. A season of success has seen Conrad capture the World, European and Dutch National 85cc Championship during a dominant season, after successfully qualifying for the finals via the regional qualification races for and quickly move into the lead on the the European Championship final at opening lap. Once in the lead Conrad Matterley Basin. Conrad took the trip to never looked back and stormed to the for the World FIM an impressive race win ahead of Kim Junior Motocross Championship where Savastein second and Glen Meier in he was up against the world’s best 85cc third place. When the gates dropped riders. for race two, Conrad wasn’t hanging Conrad Mewse arrived at the Jinin around taking the lead in the first few as one of the favourites and proved his corners to go on and win, and claim his Briton Scott Redding has signed a talent by finishing on top of the podium second title of the year. two year contract with satellite after finishing second in both races. The The third title came following a team Gresini Honda that will see two second place finishes was enough long season of competing in the Dutch him move up to MotoGP in 2014. to be crowned the World FIM Junior National Motocross Championship The Marc VDS rider has a 85cc Champion for 2013. against some of the best Dutch sand 20-point lead (at the time of When Conrad arrived at Matterley riders and future Grand Prix stars. After writing this article) in the Moto2 Basin for the final of the European the six round series Mewse took the championship, after taking two Championships the recently crowned title by 44 points over Cyril Genot in race victories this season. FIM World 85cc Motocross Champion, second and Jago Geerts in third. Redding said: “It’s definitely the looked dominant from the start. In For 2014 Conrad will now progress right step for me. I’ve got to look the qualification race he crossed the into the 125cc classes at European to my future and I think to go with finish line with a comfortable fourteen and World Championship level as the Honda is good.” seconds gap over second place. youngster looks to continue building Redding is aiming to become the The opening race of the weekend upon his outstanding success of this first British world champion in any saw Conrad start inside the top three year. GP class since won the 500cc title in 1977. He will partner Alvaro Bautista Zach Wajtknecht does the Double at Gresini Honda next year, as the 28-year-old Spaniard has extended Congratulations go to Zach his contract. Wajtknecht on winning the FIM Bautista, a former 125cc Grass Track Youth Gold Trophy champion, will continue riding the 125cc at Morizes in on the team’s prototype Honda next year, 14th September. This is the season with Redding on the production year in succession that the youngster Honda RCV1000R, which is has won the coverted World title. being tested by two-time world Young Zach produced a stunning champion and former Honda rider display to win the Youth Gold Trophy . ahead of Lukas Fienhage in second Redding was first linked with a and Darrel de Fries in third. step up to the premier class in 2012 Zach has had a great season in when he tested the Ducati MotoGP 2013 finishing second in the 125cc bike, but opted to stay in Moto2 for European Gold Trophy Championship 2013 and fight for the title. held in the Czech Republic in May.

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Women’s Trials V des Nations DA E FAIRBR This years saw the British Women’s Team demolish the opposition to take a resounding win at La Chatré in France. Reigning Champions survived a late charge from to take a distant second place; doubling the score of the dominant Brits. Overnight rain dampened some of the sections where reduced grip was expected to be a problem. The British Team consisting of the new World number 2 Factory MRS rider Emma Bristow, World number 3 Top Trial Team Beta rider Becky Cook and a returning former British Champion JST line up of Bristow, Cook and Coles Credit must go to the organisers and UK rider Joanne Coles proved to be also triumphed over their European officials who put on a fantastic event unaffected by the slippery conditions counterparts. The British trio dominated and also the observers who did a great and blitzed the 2 lap 15 section course. the event from start to finish with a job. Thanks to reserve rider Katy Sunter The unique format of the TDN where winning total that was less than half of for keeping track of the scores. Thanks the team’s worst individual score on their nearest rivals. The Spanish team also must go to the efforts of all of the each section is dropped meant that the consisting of Sandra Gomez, Mireia minders, especially the chief minders: rampaging Brits only lost marks on two Conde and Elisabeth Solera had to James Fry, Craig Talbot and Paul Coles, of the sections!!! settle for second place on this occasion and the travelling British helpers and Britain’s last victory at this event as their three-year victorious run came supporters who made it feel like a local was back in 2009, when the same to an end. event. TeamB G take Silver at Men’s Trials Des Nations Under clear blue skies for finished as runners up to most of the day the mighty Spain. Britain’s second place Spanish men’s team won was not a given as they the FIM Trial des Nations were pushed hard all day for the tenth time in a row by the host nation. France’s at this year’s event held in line up of Loris Gubian, La Chatre, France. Spain’s Alexandre Ferrer, Steven winning margin was a Coquelin and Cedric Tempier massive eighty-nine marks produced a determined and over runners up Great Britain spirited performance in after two laps of eighteen front of a sizeable crowd. dry and dusty sections. Although the French Headed by James Dabill quartet never actually – Beta, Great Britain were headed the British squad at once again the best of the any stage, they remained rest, despite the efforts of within touching distance his supporting cast of Jack Challoner last won this famous trophy back in throughout the competition and – Beta, Michael Brown – Gas Gas 2003, and this year marked the fifth threatened to cause an upset right and Jack Sheppard – Beta. Britain year on the bounce that they have up to the end.

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d World n Grand Prix E Champ21 Sam Race Day Lowes goes Coming to the Echo Arena on Sunday 17th November for the very first time, Taddy Blazusiak to Moto2 is a fantastic variety of thrills, spills The ACU Road and action, all within the same unique filled, spectator friendly event. The Race Committee sporting event. 2013 /2014 series visits the UK first on is delighted to The FIM SuperEnduro World 17/11/2013, but then travels to , congratulate Championship () and , Brazil and Mexico before Sam Lowes on SuperEnduro Racing (Cycles) both finishing in France on 22/2/2014. becoming the compete on an extremely challenging, The FIM SuperEnduro World 2013 FIM World special indoor track, whilst Squibb Championship demands extreme Supersport Freestyle, the UK’s leading Motorcycle levels of bravery, skill, determination Champion. Sam FMX Stunt Display Team display their and athleticism from riders who must is one of a number of ACU riders own gravity defying skills high inside compete in several races, in order to currently experiencing success the arena itself. Strider Balance Bikes determine the overall winner in each in a World Championship series, add a youth element too, with some class at the end of the event. some of whom started their short demonstration races on a special SuperEnduro is probably THE career with the ACU Academy, section of the track. toughest indoor racing in the World. and the committee hopes they The FIM SuperEnduro World Come and watch it live, at the Echo continue to have a successful Championship is the pinnacle for this Arena and you’ll understand why! 2013 season. type of all-action, physically demanding For full event details, regular updates, Sam will ride in the Moto2 motorcycle sport. It uses elements of video clips, event specific social World Championship next season existing outdoor motorcycle sports media links and all other information for the Speed Up team, it has been including Enduro, Trials, Motocross & relating to SuperEnduro Grand Prix confirmed. The 23-year-old, who Supercross but condenses the results Race Day at the Echo Arena, visit: secured the 2013 World Supersport into an indoor televised, adrenaline www.superenduro.tel Championship title with Yakhnich , has been the subject of much speculation regarding his future whereabouts having Jamie McCanney – 2013 Enduro signed agreements with both the Russian team and the Yamaha Youth 125cc World Champion manufacturer on the basis that Husaberg Factory special tests to he would step up to Superbikes in Team rider Jamie claim yet another 2014 aboard a Yakhnich-prepared McCanney put the deserved victory. In R1. However, with Yakhnich finishing touches to securing his seventh now set to make a move into his Enduro Youth win of the series he Superbikes next season with an World Championship also put himself in alternative manufacturer, Lowes campaign after position to lift the has sought alternative options for the final round of Enduro Youth title 2014 and has duly penned a two- the World Enduro on day two. And on year agreement to race in Moto2. Championship in June day two Jamie most For his part, Lowes will remain at the GP of Romania, certainly rose to the involved in the Yakhnich operation winning a first challenge. Fastest in at a PR and marketing level. In a ever Enduro World his class on eight of brief statement from the team, Championship title the special tests, he Yakhnich Motorsport expressed aboard his TE125. amassed a winning their gratitude to Lowes for their Topping his class margin of close to success in World Supersport this during the event’s two minutes to stand season and wished him the best for Friday night Super test, Jamie then on the top step of the podium and lift the future. won seven of the first day’s 10 the individual World title.

www.acu.org.uk SPORT9MOTO news National Road Rally 2013 There is no doubt whatsoever that Turner took the best award on the sunshine brings out the best in his Piaggio. everyone. The weekend of 6th and 7th Albert Stehle, Bernd Adler and their July 2013 was definitely no exception. passenger came over to the UK from To the North there was Kelso Bikefest, Castrop-Rauxel in Germany purely for being enjoyed by thousands. To the the event, thanks. Well done, Albert, on South, millions were enjoying the Andy being the Best entry and don’t Murray match. Then across a huge forget to pass the word when you get “central” belt there was the National home. You made MIRA and the special Road Rally. People came from the far tests even more interesting. corners of the World, OK, Europe, to To all the controls, thank you. enjoy the event. Whether you rode Without exception every email we the Rally or manned, or womaned a have received mention the controls control, whether you were in Leeds and the volunteers running them. Some or Warminster, at The Ace or Lynn’s mention home made cakes as well, but Raven Café, riding a 100cc Laverda (Hi, mainly they’re about the volunteers. riders of The National Road Rally 2013. Nick) or a BMW, that sun was shining To the AA man who turned out at (That’s over 70 more than last year). on you and it felt good. OK, so I wasn’t MIRA to help with a dead battery. I just If you managed to finish and get an wearing leathers like some of you, and wish we could have got you on the award, well done. If you didn’t quite I bet that could have been a bit more special tests. Yes, he was on a bike. make it this year, don’t worry, there’s comfortable, but the sun. Not once did We didn’t get a chance to ask if he was always next year. July 5/6 The National it rain, not a drop, unheard of, but true. going to take part next year, as other Road Rally 2014. Put it in your diary Well done to Ewan Hind, the overall riders had already fixed the battery now, and if there is anyone out there winner of the 2013 National Road Rally. problem! After a quick chat he was on with any influence, please could we It was Ewan’s first time on the Rally his way. have the same weather? (OK, just a tad and what a “maiden voyage”. Stephen Most of all, thanks to the 560 cooler, maybe).

2013 n ISDE i Sardinia Teams and they ride exactly the The 2013 ISDE in Sardinia saw 620 same course and time schedule as participants compete in Enduro’s the Trophy and Juniors. The days most prestigious event. With laps of of Club teams just riding for the over 200km a day and 6 to 7 hours experience are long gone, and they on the machine and 6 Special timed now have to compete in a tough and tests each day it was certainly not very challenging event with time for the feint hearted. schedules and terrain that demands The event proved tougher and a high level of riding ability. more technical than expected and Of the British Club teams, SACU some very tight time schedules rode impeccably to take 9th spot in coupled with choking dust and stony the Club team category, with teams tracks, meant riders had to dig deep The results of course will be well from Wales A & B, Whitley 1 & 2 , to stay on time. There was little known by now, but certainly a St Georges the SMCC – IOM and the room for mistakes or mechanical further mention is worth while. Army team all equally determined inaptitude, and it is worth noting The ACU British Trophy team and gaining good results and proving that current ISDE rules mean that if a finished a very credible 6th place that serious time card Enduro in the rider loses more than 30 min’s a day, even after having lost a rider with UK is still producing very capable they are out. Unlike current WEC injury early in the proceedings. The riders indeed. Be it Trophy, Junior rules, only the rider can work on Junior Trophy team of Jamie and or Club teams, the British riders the machine for the whole 6 days. Danny McCanney, Steve Holcombe did us proud, and it cannot be The majority of the British riders and Jack Rowland once more took stressed enough that this was all managed to stay completely clean an excellent podium spot with made possible by the many Team on time quite an achievement and a 3rd place behind France and . managers, service crews and helpers credit to their ability and attitude. There were a large number of Club who gave them all so much support.

SPORT10MOTO www.acu.org.uk news Woffinden on top of the world British Speedway is much as I would like!” celebrating a new world Woffinden insists he is ready for the champion after Tai Woffinden tasks involved in being world champion. secured the title on a “I’ve actually enjoyed taking calls dramatic night in Poland. from the media these last few weeks, Woffinden, 23, races for even though I’ve always said I was Wolverhampton Wolves in trying to stay low profile,” he said. the Elite League and secured “It’s good for me and good for the his first world crown by exposure of the sport and I want to do beating nearest rival Jarek all I can to be a good world champion. Hampel in his second outing But for the time being I want to try and of the Torun GP. appreciate what I’ve done which isn’t He becomes Britain’s easy!” first world No.1 since Mark Woffinden has also confirmed he Loram lifted the title in 2000 was suffering from cartilage damage in and, ironically, Loram was in his ribs as well as a fractured collarbone Poland to see Woffinden win. when he raced for the title. Born in Scunthorpe, “I’ve tried to keep the cartilage Woffinden is the son of damage quiet but that’s been more former rider Rob Woffinden painful than the collarbone to be who sadly passed away in honest,” he said. 2010 after a battle with cancer. realised I’d done it was amazing. I made “I’m just pleased it’s all done And Tai admits he is desperate for a the most of that moment but I knew I and I want to thank everyone who night at home to reflect on his stunning still had more racing to do on the night has supported me – family, friends, achievement. and I wanted to show respect to the sponsors, mechanics and the fans. “I just haven’t been able to sit other riders. “It was special for me to have and think too much about what has “And when I was interviewed and my mum and girlfriend with me on happened,” he said. got the trophy presented of course I Saturday and, of course, I’m sure my “All I can tell you is that the enjoyed the moment – but because Dad was looking down on me when I moment when I went over the line and I of my schedule it’s just not sunk in as lifted the trophy.” Fighting podium place for Team GB the German Team had emerged The Dutch team were presented victorious but on home soil Team with the magnificent Don Godden Great Britain hoped to turn the Trophy, named after the great long- tables. track personality who was well With David Howe missing known both as a rider, technician through injury, Andrew Appleton and engine manufacturer who sadly drove through the night from died in 2011. Germany to take his place, but Team GB took the third place on unfortunately both he and Richard the winner’s podium ahead of the Hall were carrying injuries but that Germans, the Australians, the Finns did not prevent then giving 110% on and the Czechs. The FIM World Team Long Track the super fast track prepared by the Chris Holder, reigning World Event took place at Swingfield in ASTRA Club. Speedway Champion, Barry Kent on the 18th August. With the In front of 4000 spectators, the Briggs the legendary multi World event incorporating for the first four man Team GB recovery – lead Speedway Champion and Joan time the Don Godden Trophy for the by team captain Paul Cooper and top Godden the widow of Don, were winning nation. British Scorer Glen Phillips – resulted the VIP guests at the event and For the previous six FIM Team in a fine third place finish behind the presented the teams with their well- Long Track World Championships, strong Dutch and French Teams earned trophies.

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Cheadle Club Chairman John Joanne Coles at Sharpcliffe Boulton in a club trial in 2013 in 2010

Cheadle (Staffs) Auto Club The Queen is not the only one to the club headquarters were at the the winter period together with a small have an anniversary in 2013, Greyhound Inn, Cheadle. number of car and motorcycle social as the Cheadle (Staffs) Auto The club prospered in the 1950’s treasure hunts. Club also celebrates its Diamond continuing to run low key trials and car By the early 1970’s the club almost Jubilee in October this year. The club rallies but in 1959 started to organize folded with few events being run and was formed in 1953 and has been some very successful Scrambles almost no other activity but following organizing both motorcycle and car events at Freehay near Cheadle. Their Aubrey Lawton and Peter Beardmore events in the Staffordshire Moorlands popularity could be measured by the taking the helm as Chairman and area for the past 60 years. fact that the local bus company ran an Secretary the club began a slow but The club started with a few local all day shuttle service between Cheadle steady revival. They concentrated their members running town and the venue. both on and off road and immediately The 1960’s started in much the Club Secretary became affiliated to the East Midland same vein with trials, scrambles and Peter Beardmore Centre of the ACU and has remained an car rallies but by towards the end of on his Honda active club ever since. In 1955 the club the decade the clubs fortunes began to TL125 in 1978 also affiliated to the RAC and started to decline. The scrambles courses were run a small number of car rallies. lost to land reclamation. The car rallies The first chairman was Mr. W were abandoned and the club ceased it Bentley and the Secretary Colin Wood. RAC membership. Only the motorcycle The annual subscription was seven trials remained a viable club activity shillings and six pence (37 ½ p) and with the club running about four over

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British Ladies Trials Champion Becky Cook at Sharpcliffe in 2010

Cheadle committee member Russ Andrejewski at Hermitage farm in 2012 efforts on trials and by the end of the later in the weekend finishing 9th. Lawton passed away and was replaced decade had established a successful In 1996 the club was fortunate to by John Boulton with Peter Beardmore program of trials throughout the year. gain the use of an excellent trials venue continuing as Secretary. The club Scott Ellis joined the club as Trials at Sharplciffe Hall and, as well as some now has an enthusiastic and mainly Secretary, films shows were run at the of their club events, ran training days young committee, whose members are club headquarters, and the members for local riders and for the ACU’s Youth enthusiastic about trials and hopefully held demonstration trials at the and Girls Trials Squads where British will keep the club active and successful local Cheadle carnival. Membership Champions James Dabill and Becky for the next 60 years. increased and the clubs finances were Cook learned to ride on the Sharpcliffe The present committee is John restored to a reasonable level. rocks. Boulton (Chairman), Peter Beardmore The 1980’s saw the continued In the 2000’s the Sharpcliffe (Secretary), Steve Colley, Bill Colclough, successful development of the trials land was used to run rounds of the Carl Chell, Russ Andrejewski, Martin scene with the club acquiring new land ACUs National British Championship Winning, Dave Shields, Andy Pitt, at Hermitage Farm, Ipstones (which is Trials series for Women and Girls Alastair Rowe. still used today) and other venues in the and rounds of the Youth British trials Staffordshire Moorlands. The club ran championships. The venue proved rounds of various East Midland Centre popular and continued to be used trials championships and even branched for both national events and by the out to run some rounds of the ACU’s National trials squads until it was sadly National Classic Bike series. lost to English Nature in 2011 who In 1992 they ran an arena trial as a acquired the land but have to date support event at the British road race done nothing with it – a sad loss to Grand Prix at Donnington Park which motorcycle sport in the Staffordshire proved very popular. Mick Grant took Moorlands. part prior to his riding in the Grand Prix In 2004 the Chairman Aubrey

www.acu.org.uk SPORT15MOTO Sefelh f i d 2014 The real X-Factor is back at Sheffield for 2014 Apparently Nicole Scherzinger applied to be one of the score card girls but the organisers said that if she’s not good enough for Lewis Hamilton then she’s not good enough for Sheffield. Words: Mick Tonks pushed back into fourth position. Pics: www.trialscentral.com He turned the tables on Cabestany in the outdoor World Championship The World’s No1 Indoor seen this man ride a trials-bike you beating him by just one point and Motorcycle Trial will be a will be in for a treat, you won’t believe taking third place overhaul. Jeroni is a round of the FIM X-Trial World your eyes, he defies both logic and fantastic talent and has to be one of the Championship again for 2014. gravity he is simply incredible. Since favourites out of the current crop of So for the 18th consecutive year on joining the Repsol Honda team in 2007 riders to challenge Bou. Saturday 4th January at the Motorpoint Bou’s achievements have been nothing World Indoor No 5: Takahisa Arena in Sheffield, the Worlds best short of miraculous, just sweeping the Fujimnami, ex World Champion Fujigas Trials riders on their all singing and opposition aside, I don’t think we have is one of the crowds favourites he has dancing factory bikes will be attempting seen the guy who will take his crown to be one of the most exciting riders to ride Martin Lampkin’s brand new yet! of all times. He enjoyed a great start in extremely difficult sections. World Indoor and Outdoor No2: the Outdoor Championship this year The stars of the event include; Adam Raga pushed Bou all the winning his home round two in Japan. World Indoor & Outdoor No1: way in this year’s outdoor World He’s actually the elder statesman of the Arguably the best Trials Rider the Championship winning five of the current championship contenders, but World as ever seen Spanish superstar thirteen the rounds outright, it was he’s certainly not ready for his pipe and and newly crowned Double World nip and tuck all the way until Bou slippers just yet! Champion Toni Bou. If you have never turned up the heat at the last two World Indoor No6: Ex-British rounds, finishing the championship just Takahisa Fujinami ten points ahead of Raga. Adam is a fantastic rider and like most of tonight’s stars he too has World Championships under his belt. World Indoor No3: Albert Cabestany, finished the 2013 X-Trial Championship just seven points behind Adam Raga. His claim to fame in the indoor was being the first man to beat Dougie Lampkin at Sheffield back in 2003. It was yet another fantastic night at Sheffield, Dougie had a few machine problems but Cabestany still had to ride his socks off to beat him. World Indoor No 4: Jeroni Fajardo finished the X-Trial World Championship on the same points as Cabestany and was unlucky to be

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Toni Bou

Champion James Dabill is no stranger to MagicalS heffield very best motorcycle trials action that Sheffield, apart from Dougie Lampkin 18 years on and Sheffield is still you are ever likely to see, that’s why – James is the only other Brit to stand renowned as the best Indoor Trial the fans come back year after year – on the podium at Sheffield. He always in the World. From the moment the and that’s the magic of Sheffield. gives 110% and will benefit from the lights dim, the music starts and the Tickets always sell fast with the best partisan crowd at Sheffield, another stars of the event descend into the seats selling first, so if you and your podium finish from James will bring the arena, you know instinctively that friends want a ringside seat book early house down. something special is about to unfold. – Adult £32.50 – Under 14’s £22.50 Frenchman Loris Gubian will be The organisers pride themselves on (subject to booking fee) making making his second appearance presenting the very best riders in Saturday 4th Jan Sheffield Motorpoint at Sheffield, he last appeared in 2010 world, while also giving our home Arena – Arena Box office 0114 256 when unfortunately one of Martin grown talent the opportunity to 5656 or www.motorpointarena.co.uk Lampkins sections bit him quite perform on the ‘world stage’ in front of badly! So he took an early bath at the their home supporters. WIN a pAIR of tickets Northern & General where they carried The half time entertainment for Sheffield out for a few repairs and sent him back changes from year to year, Multi World If you would like the chance to across the Channel, hopefully he’ll Cycle Champion Ot Pi brought the roof win a pair of tickets (5 pairs up for finish the course this year. down quite a few times, one year he grabs) for Sheffield answer this not The newby for Sheffield 2014 is the very nearly burnt the roof down with so easy question: highly rated up and coming star Jorge one of more risky stunts. Steve Colley Martin Lampkin and Malcolm Casales, the Gas Gas mounted rider has performed his one man one wheel Rathmell were once in business earned his place in the 2014 X-Trial show, Marc Vinco the French Cyclo together, what was the business? World Championship by winning the Champion performed for his fans and Answers on a postcard along with 2013 FIM Junior Trial in only Danny MacAskill has booked to appear your details to: Mick Tonks, The Ark his second season in the series. All eyes twice and on both occasions he broke Design & Print, Kent Road, Pudsey, will be on him at Sheffield to see if he bones prior to event. Leeds, LS28 9BB. Entries close on could be the special one that could to Sheffield as never failed to be the 1st December. topple Bou. anything less than four hours of the

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The Ladies The Scottish Exciting year of Trials 2013 Trials season seems to have passed by in a flash and in the main Championship it has been a second season run under the no-stop rules. Words & pics: Colin Bullock season causing the cancellation of three of the first four events. We got underway at the Colmore Cup in March The year opened up in January came home sixth overall following with defending champion Richard with the Sheffield Indoor Arena a string of consistent performances Sadler winning in the Midlands which event which returned to World which included fourth place finishes never used to be his favourite terrain. Championship status this year. in and . In Richard has taken all of the other All of the top guys were there in front the women’s class took the events except the Chris Carter which of 6000 spectators to see if anyone honours from Emma Bristow thanks to was won by his fellow Yorkshireman could challenge the mighty Toni Bou a bizarre rule that allowed her to ride Ian Austermuhle and with still one aboard the Montesa. The answer was only half of the events and dropping her event remaining the 2013 title Sadler is not really, the man is phenomenon and worst two scores, i.e. the round she did once again the Champion. it was no surprise to see him topping not contest! The way Emma is riding The sidecar series sponsored by one the podium at the end. Bou would go this year though it is only a matter of of its leading lights Robin Luscombe still on to win both indoor and outdoor time before she get that title to add to has a couple of rounds to go but he is Championships. The latter through up her résumé. leading the way with his son Sam in the a few challenges however as fellow On the home front the S3 chair from Rupert and Chris Kimber. The Spaniard Adam Raga took wins along Championship used to be known as the Kimbers have won a number of events the way. This was somewhat ironic Clubman’s series. It is just one stage lately so the final result still hangs in as Raga had been a fierce opponent down from the Brit’s in but never the the balance. of no stop and had received a FIM less it is hugely popular and prestigious. The youth classes do not finish until reprimand for his comments early in the The year got off to a bad start with mid-October but in the top A class there season. UK interest wise James Dabill the extreme wet weather of the early is currently a good battle going on

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The Lakes

of the guaranteed ride for 2014. The committee have put much work in behind the scenes to ensure there is no repeat of this year. The main Six days event was also hit by the weather but as a test of machine and rider it has no equal. As for riders it was Dougie Lampkin who ran out a convincing winner with James Dabill second. Dabill had a slow start to the week but worked his way back up to the top but there was no stopping Lampkin who first won the event back in 1994. He now has a between Dan Peace and Jack Price. virtue of the tie break rule. This, where record seven SSDT wins and he may still So to the main British Championship points are level gives the award to the add to that remarkable total. which was run over four rounds. The rider making best performance at the series took the bold step of going no final round which is what happened for Richmond stop rules in 2012 and to say it was Michael and Gas Gas. not universally popular would be Darren Brice took the Expert group perhaps an understatement. With the title for Sherco with three wins and a World’s following suit this year it has second. He really dominated the series settled down somewhat. The four but there were good results for the rounds this year have however been young riders coming through with Tom excellent events with challenging but Affleck and Jack Stones taking second ride able hazards and entries have held and third. up well. The two main challengers Away from the Championship scene were as expected reigning champion the other main rider and spectator draw James Dabill and Michael Brown who was up in Fort William at the beginning has had to play second best too often of May with the Scottish Six Days and for his liking. It has been nip and tuck Pre 65 events. It was a mixed 10 days all season. Dabill won at the West of as for the first time in its history the England, Brown in Wales and then Dib’s Pre 65 was abandoned due to severe took the Richmond round. With just weather half way through day 1. Many the Lakes remaining Brownee needed column inches have already been to win to level the scores and if he did written on the subject but most riders the Number 1 plate would be his by who lost out have taken advantage

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exactly as required Penrith is not blessed with Penrith through permanent infrastructure so various temporary facilities are sourced. The weeks before are hectic. the keyhole Sections marked and taped, Showers and toilets arrive and present a ia

d plumbing nightmare on what is just me basically agricultural land. Security f fencing, office furniture, generators /g2

m and Internet equipment all have to be fi supplied. The administration tasks start in earnest. What does it cost? Without going deeply into financial accounts, a ball park figure of around £55k needs to be on the table at the outset. This may seem a lot for what to many may just seem a two day trial. So why does it cost that amount? Some basic costs supplied from this year: FIM Inscription fee £2,500; deposit £2,500; Solidarity Fund £1,500; internet facilities £2.5k; land, site use and preparation, grass cutting etc £7k; diesel The World Trial at Penrith was more commercial type footing. for generators and machinery almost hailed a success, and while of Enter Jake Miller and Mart Lampkin, £2k; machinery hire: £3,600; security course there are pundits who L & M events, who ran very successful fencing, lighting towers various leads have an opinion on how it should rounds at Hawkstone and Scotland. and junction boxes £5,800; showers & all be done and observed, it may be For the last three years John Kerwin toilets & FIM anti-doping facility £3,800; worth some reflection. and Graham Jarvis teamed up as Dirt rubbish skips £800; observers that so Back in the day, successful events Bike Action to run at Penrith and have many like to criticise are pure volunteers were run in Yorkshire and Wales and been awarded the event in 2014. but at very least deserve a lunch and a T the NW Centre. shirt £1k; medical services and doctors As the FIM changed the format it S do hOW oes it all work? including accommodation etc £6.5k became difficult to find UK organisers. Venue is the first hurdle. There are Although the organisers did most The Trials & Enduro Committee venues with excellent sections, and work themselves, other staff and themselves actually ran World rounds venues with lots of parking and infra- various bodies & accommodation = in Hawkstone park, as did Committee structure. It is getting the two together £6.5k member Tim Fairbrother and the that is difficult. The FIM “Homolgate” The ACU supply at their expense the Midland Centre. the site. This will include environmental various licenced officials required. It became obvious that the and medical plans as well as exact It would be impossible in space increasing FIM criteria and the financial details of showers, toilets, Jury rooms, of this article to give every cost, outlay required made it difficult for Press rooms, Internet facilities etc and I can assure you there are a hell Clubs and Centres to organise the Next it has to be applied for by the of a lot more. Start adding various event. Things would need to be on a Federation, in our case the ACU, and accommodation and presentation costs the organiser has to pay an inscription and it just keeps on adding up. fee of several thousand pounds to get At end of it all, when we see the it confirmed on FIM calendar. Officials crowds and the spectator entrance fee have to be appointed and there are FIM handed over, we tend to think like I do licence requirements for these. when I see the bulging till in my pub on The actual planning of the event a Friday night, but it just ain’t necessary ia d will start the year before. Graham so!

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After five of six rounds it’s a two-horse race for the outright British enduro championship – tom sagar versus Jamie mcCanney. But we’ll have to wait until late november to find out who will prevail. Words & pics: Jon Bentman Tom Sagar

With a round to go – the Diss Sagar considerably. It has to be said place finishes. But there’s no denying Enduro on November 24 – it’s Sagar’s championship hasn’t been aided McCanney now has the pace. all to play for in the 2013 ACU by a hand injury sustained just before The points difference is just two, British Enduro Championship. the Abbey Enduro which meant he that’s 163 to 161 in favour of Sagar, Norfolk, with the onset of winter, will couldn’t ride to his normal leaderboard but allowing for the two-worst scores be a tough venue for the showdown pace, trailing home with two eighth discard rule that grows to a more that will decide the new British outright significant 10 points, meaning if champion. And it’s going to be Tom McCanney wins Sagar must finish no Sagar (Colwyn Bay KTM UK 450EXC) lower than 5th to clinch the title. Given versus Jamie McCanney (Midwest Sagar’s form that sounds achievable Husaberg TE250) in something of a but if a certain couple of EWC regulars knockdown battle. choose to turn up then frankly all bets Sagar – already twice the outright are off. Knighter and Danny McCanney, champion – made the early going in the not to forget Jonny Walker, could easily season, knocking over five straight wins slide into the top-five if they compete before McCanney found the pace to (and given the time of the year there reel the Welshman in. But with growing are few conflicting dates) and with confidence and speed that’s come one slight mistake there’s no question from winning the Youth World Enduro both Jamie Lewis and Daryl Bolter Championship, and by grabbing a bigger could slip by Sagar as well. Of course in gun – a TE250 replacing the TE125 that company Jamie McCanney is not he started the season on – the young assured the win either – but you can Manxman has started on a roll of his see it’ll be a high-stakes game to end own. Three wins and plenty of podium the year. finishes means he’s closed the gap on There’ll be no less tension among

SPORT22MOTO www.acu.org.uk 2013 ACU BRITISH ENdURO CHAmPIONSHIP the Experts ranks. Fortunes have risen and fallen in this class but early championship leader, the Scottish enduro newcomer Ryan McLean, has stayed the course. With support from former Team GB ISDE team manager Euan Syme, McLean has swapped his early season Yamaha YZ250 motocrosser for an enduro-specific KTM 250EXC and with coaching he’s come to terms with enduro’s varied demands. The studied approach paid off at the recent Natterjack Enduro with a very profitable 2–1 result. But McLean has been overhauled by 17-year-old Brad Freeman who after a disastrous Helmsley Enduro (where he DNF’d day one, placed 5th on day two) has been a consistent top scorer, four wins to McLean’s two have put Freeman just Jamie mcCanney the one point ahead although again with discards this widens to a healthier two-stroke title holder for the second addressed for 2014. 12 point advantage. Again, it’s all down year running, but McCanney won’t find So the Diss Enduro – November to the last race – McLean has to win, my reason to celebrate this as he found 24th, remember – looks set to the Freeman needs to avoid disaster. no company in the class this season – enduro of the year with so many titles The Championship E3 class has something that we could hopefully see in the balance. No pressure then! seen less frenzied competition, but it’ll still take the Diss to determine the 2013 ACU BRITISH ENdURO CHAmPIONSHIP champion. Jonny Walker is the cream of Championship standings after five of six rounds the class but having missed the opening CHAmPIONSHIP OVERALL round in Scotland he’s been playing 1 Tom Sagar (Colwyn Bay KTM 450EXC) 163 catch-up on Fraser Norrie. Walker’s 2 Jamie McCanney (Mid West Husaberg TE125/TE250) 161 double win at the Natterjack put the 3 Jamie Lewis (Edmondson Racing Proseal HM Moto CRE-F450R) 128 Cumbrian extreme specialist one point 4 Jack Rowland (MSR Husqvarna TE250R) 107 behind Norrie, but on discards 14 points 5 Jonny Walker (Red Bull KTM 300EXC) 97 ahead… CHAmPIONSHIP E1/2 In other classes celebrations have 1 Jamie McCanney (Midwest Husaberg TE125) 2013 British E1/2 Champion 80 already begun. Lee Sealey sealed up the CHAmPIONSHIP E1/4 British Clubman title at the Natterjack, 1 Jack Rowland (MRS Husqvarna TE250) 2013 British E1/4 Champion 189 with five wins and four second places 2 Gethin Humphries (Sherco 250i) 129 the Midwest Husaberg TE125 rider has 3 Steve Holcombe (Crescent KTM 250EXC-F) 108 amassed a comfortable lead – on paper. CHAmPIONSHIP E2 In fact Jack Staines has pushed Sealey 1 Tom Sagar (Colwyn Bay KTM 450EXC) 2013 British E2 Champion 177 most of the season, but for a couple 2 Jamie Lewis (Edmondson Racing Proseal HM Moto CRE-F450R) 152 of off days the title would have been 3 Jamie McCanney (Midwest Husaberg TE250) 111 much closer. CHAmPIONSHIP E3 Tom Sagar might be fretting about 1 Frazer Norrie (KTM 300EXC) 155 the outcome of the overall title, 2 Jonny Walker (KTM 300EXC) 154 but he has at least sewn up the E2 3 Tim Forman 45 championship in good time, this year EXPERT OVERALL makes it his fourth E2 title in four years. 1 Brad Freeman (KTM 125EXC) 155 Jack Rowland can celebrate his second 2 Ryan McLean (KTM 250EXC) 154 E1 (four-stroke) title in two years, too. 3 Joe Wootton (Kawasaki KX450F) 136 Riding the MPS Husqvarna TE250R his CLUBmAN OVERALL will be the last British title for brand 1 Lee Sealey (Husaberg TE125)* 183 using the Italian chassis and motor. 2 Jack Staines (KTM 125XC) 157 Jamie McCanney is also now the E1 3 Andrew Bull (KTM 250EXC) 129

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GRASS TRACK The 2013 Grass Track season to date Before the season was underway Championship we have four riders, there was some confusion, Paul Cooper, Andrew Appleton, Rodney and a little reluctance on the McDonald and Glen Phillips have part of some sidecar competitors, qualified for the Long Track Challenge about the introduction of new sound to be held in Germany, whilst Richard regulations and dirt deflectors. We were Hall won the French Round on his grateful to all concerned, and especially way to a fighting third place overall technical man Dick Sullivan, that before in the World Championship. At the the season was fully underway most World Team Long Track Championship issues were resolved and the new rules organised superbly by the ASTRA in place. The importance of these rules Club in Kent, home advantage did was clear, to make racing safer and to not help but the ACU team recovered Richard Hall ensure that some of our tracks are not from 2 disappointing rides to finish on lost to the sport due to sound level the podium. Perhaps the stars of the Championship, with the laurels going restrictions. international riders were James Shanes to Richard Warry (250cc) Gerald Short A quick look at the fixture list and Zack Wajtknecht. In September (350cc) and Tim Curnock (500cc). It was shows some 80 events planned for James travelled to Germany to finish then the turn of the Fenland Club who the year, although the very wet spring 6th in the 250cc Youth FIM Gold made a first class job of organising the forced some cancellations. The current Trophy. Meanwhile Zack travelled to Youth Nations, with Championships economic climate has also caused a Czech Republic in May to finish second going to Sam McGurk (Auto Cadet), small number of events to be called off in the 125cc European Gold Trophy, and Harry McGurk (Cadet), Kyle Bickley due to lack of entries. followed this up in France 4 months (Junior), Luke Harris (Intermediate), Although National Events are now later by winning the 125cc Youth FIM Joylon West (Junior 65 MX), Sam Stead restricted to the ACU Championship Gold Trophy for the second year in (Inter 85 MX), Sam Woolley (Senior rounds, many of the open events succession. 85 MX) and Kyle Bickley (International attracted a “national class” entry After a trip to Guernsey for the 125cc). and produced some fantastic racing, Sand Race Championship, where The Grass Track season was especially amongst the big chairs, long Danny Warwick and Rod Winterburn/ rounded with a successfully run British may they reign. Liam Brown emerged the victors, Masters, hosted by the Wimborne On the international front the the domestic Championship season MCC. The 2013 Masters saw both last ACU Competitors have suffered mixed started on 7th July with the British year’s Champions retain their titles for fortunes. In the World Long Track Championships being superbly another year, with Cameron Woodward organised by the Cornwall Club, with winning the Solo’s and Mark Cossar and Team GB with Harland Cook (250cc) Matt Etherington Carl Blyth win the 1000cc . Chris Holder (350cc) Josh Goodwin/Liam Brown We now start to look forward to (500cc S/C) and Will Penfold/Adrian 2014, and wonder what it may hold for North (1000cc S/C) being the well- our sport. From an ACU point of view deserved victors. The action then we need to work with our clubs to try moved on the Masters Qualifier run and minimise the cost of the sport. We by the Mid Cornwall Premier Club on also need to look into the incidents a difficult to master track, with the that have occurred during the year on solo victor being Josh Dingle and the the track and see what lessons we can sidecar victors Myles Simmons/ Kevin learn. Woodley. This was followed by the We would like to know your point British Upright Championship on the of view, and invite you to attend the wonderful Ledbury track, with victories Open Forum, which will going to Anthony Worrall (250cc) Nigel take place at Rugby in mid-November. Stanford (350cc) and Peter Carr (500cc). Peter Gregory It was then the turn of the Bridgewater Chairman Club to run a very successful Pre 75 ACU Track Racing Committee.

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www.acu.org.uk SPORT27MOTO PRESTON ANd dISTRICT mOTORCYCLE CLUB From humble beginnings: Preston and District Motorcycle Club Words: Craig Evans (PDMCC Press Officer) Images: PDMCC Archive

For the club racer, whether and the friendly no-frills approach seasoned in their game or along with the twisty nature of the new to motorsport, there is a very demanding circuit is definitely an wide choice of options available excellent starting point for those new to them in terms of circuit and club. to the sport. With 10 corners in just The real ‘hidden gem’ however lies less than a mile it is definitely a good at the heart of the North West and workout for both man and machine, although relatively small in stature, is PdmCC has and many competitors have been certainly one of the most talked about classes for all known to quote that if you can ride the organisations in motorcycle racing machines Three Sisters circuit then you can ride paddocks all over the nation. anywhere (Just ask Sam Lowes)! Preston and District Motorcycle officials and committee including the The slick running of race meetings Club was founded in 1925 by a group of club President at the time – Mr Parker – with PDMCC ensure that value motorcycle enthusiasts and racers from were all friends of the founder members for money is provided without the local area. Two of the founders, and were all connected in some way or compromising safety or cutting a Mr. Houlding and a Mr. McNab, another to the motorcycle trade. corners. The club has its own marshal’s competed in the 1910 TT. In the very early days, the club organisation which is also separately The club was apparently formed by held competitions at a trials ground in affiliated to the ACU. They undergo coincidence, at around the same time Ribchester before moving the sporting an official training day each February the Toreador motorcycle company events to a purpose built circuit in and many riders also attend to find out opened at Ribble Bank Mills, Preston. Longridge until around 1978. When more about what happens behind the By January 1926 the club had in excess the Longridge circuit which was owned scenes. The provision of highly trained of 150 members on the books and the by a local quarryman Norman Robson marshals, medics and officials is of first motorcycle sporting trials events closed in late 1978, the club moved yet utmost importance at every meeting were held that year. Many of the club again to the newly opened Three Sisters and this is highlighted in the club’s circuit in nearby Wigan, and the club is excellent safety record. based there to this day. The Longridge Meetings consist of a very tight site was reopened as a caravan park programme of short, snappy races which is still in use today, and evidence which again provide value and cater of the old circuit can still be found for almost every class of two wheeled if you look carefully at some of the machine available. The 7 lap races are corners in the tarmac areas. usually more than enough for even Nowadays, the club prides itself on the most experienced competitor providing a fantastic ‘stepping stone’ and between 20 and 24 races are for those who are serious about racing normally run in one meeting. Two – in particular young riders, as well as races are run per class, and in the first a base for many lifelong members who sprint trophies are awarded to the top have spent much of their racing career three finishers whilst the second race with them. Many competitors use the allows competitors to obtain points club and its circuit for ‘training’ as well towards the club championships. Points as obtaining signatures to upgrade accrued also count towards the ACU to national and TT mountain course North Western championships. Grid An image of the very first press coverage licences. The club is one of the best in positions are drawn by ballot for the of PdmCC from early in 1926 terms of choice for the aspiring racer, trophy race, and the finishing position

SPORT28MOTO www.acu.org.uk PRESTON ANd dISTRICT mOTORCYCLE CLUB in your first outing becomes the starting place for the second (championship points) race. Because the grid can only hold a maximum of 20 machines, the programme is designed to allow classes to have their own grid wherever possible and the club is also one of only a handful in the UK which has its own race for Classic 50cc machines. Many well known riders past and present have raced with PDMCC, and some have said that much of their success is down to the tight and twisty turns at the circuit which has trained them in cornering ability. Notable names from the past include , , James Toseland, and even Casey Stoner. The lap record Strokes are still alive and was briefly held by Stoner in the early well at Three Sisters noughties (Stoner spent a year racing in the UK as he wasn’t yet old enough that the best races are club races, and of the future are competing on 125’s to race bigger machines in ) nobody agrees more than multiple and RRV450 machines, some until the current lap record was set by PDMCC champion Tony Benson. After also racing in national championships Alex Gault on a GP125 machine – a beginning his race career some 26 but using time at Three Sisters to remain breathtaking 54.4 seconds. Current years ago he has won in excess of competitive and bike-fit. Marshals and riders at World and British level also 20 championships in various classes officials are also part of the community began with PDMCC – Lee Costello (BSB), and is about to win another in the feel, and families of each all help in James Ellison (BSB), Alex Lowes (BSB) ever-popular Classics group. Over various areas – in fact, my partner is and Sam Lowes (WSS) to name a few – the years he has seen many changes, the race secretary, mother-in-law is the next time you are watching Eurosport and threatened to retire at 40, then assembly marshal, and father-in-law is and Sam is battling with Kenan Sofuoglu 50, then 60 – and he still can’t let go the chief timekeeper! as they flow through the tight corners – of supporting his local club. “I’m still The club plans on going from you’ll see exactly what I mean! enjoying it, and it’s still affordable so strength to strength in the coming Another notable name who still I’ll still keep coming” said Tony. “The years, and a radical revamp has taken competes regularly with PDMCC is TT club is in excellent hands and everyone place in recent times. The transition champion Rob Barber. Even though he always has a great time. My advice is from manual to electronic timing took rubs shoulders with the very best of just do it! Give us a go, and there is place around 8 years ago and live road racing on a regular basis, he keeps always lots of friendly advice and good results are displayed in the bar and cafe coming back to his roots as he loves tips for new racers.” areas at the circuit. More changes are the club and circuit, as well as it being Generations of competitors have planned to allow PDMCC to be at the excellent preparation for the roads. Rob raced with the club, and many ‘dad and forefront with full paddocks, without may have made history as the first ever lad’ teams are entering as the young breaking the competitor’s bank. TT Zero champion but one of his biggest guns step up to the mark. The club is Examples include the rider coaching honours was being named Rider of the renowned for encouraging younger day, live twitter feed and possibly Day at a recent PDMCC meeting. Rob riders and occasionally runs a junior internet radio. is also going to be training as an ACU championship. The up-and-coming stars Whether an aspiring or existing Club Coach, and a training day will be rider, marshal or spectator, just go and run annually (starting next season and have a look. Meetings are advertised coinciding with the marshals training on ACU weekly news and full details day) to enable competitors new and old can be found at www.prestondmc. to learn the circuit and about racing in co.uk along with entry forms and general from an expert. regulations. Entry prices for spectators Many racers have spent their are £5 adults, with under 16’s free. careers as hobbyists, and stayed at Come along and be part of the fantastic club level not only due to affordability, community at the club racer’s ‘hidden but also because of the intensity of The dedicated marshals are every bit as gem’ – I guarantee, you will not be the competition. A lot of people agree enthusiastic as the racers disappointed!

www.acu.org.uk SPORT29MOTO BLACK COUNTRY UNIVERSITY How university students are changing the shape of racing

Pics: Wigley Racing Words: Sally Bly sprockets gives you a full range. Maths plays a part in all aspects of the race meeting with measuring out the fuel, calculating the length of the circuit and working out exactly how much fuel will be required for each race. The students have also learned the effects of heat on tyres and oils. The students are also learning about marketing by creating their own literature, branding and image and bringing this into social media and websites although these are at early stages of development at the moment. For the 2014 season the Black Country UTC and Wigley Racing are hoping to expand the project and introduce electronic data monitoring enabling students to overlay one rider’s data to another, establishing how late they brake, the force with what they brake, the effects of the suspension under braking, the affects Mr Chris Hilton, The Principal of in plastics using the College’s rapid of the suspension under acceleration the Black Country University prototype printers. This allowed them and at what point on the circuit they Technical College (Black Country to fit to the bike to see if there were accelerate and the velocity of the UTC) has a new and exciting vision any modifications needed and designs acceleration. This will introduce a to teaching his students which will refined before the final step going into new team of hands on IT students. The benefit their learning and give a real production. partnership are also looking at media hands-on feel to their involvement in They have also had a full race opportunities to create their own their chosen project, as the college is exhaust system developed with Blue marketing films. One of the biggest an Engineering and Science College Flame Exhausts, the first full race challenges is creating the team image it needed to take a flagship project system for their Yamaha R6 and at a and hospitality package on race days that the students can drive forward price of £700 it will be available for where the team hope to eventually themselves looking into all aspects of sale very soon. This will be one of the have students preparing food and Science, Engineering and Maths. Their most competitive priced race systems catering for sponsors. The team have chosen project saw them become on the market. a number of companies recently acquired an 11metre long involved in the racing team entered have become involved with the project in the Pirelli National 600 Superstock including Yamaha, K-Tech, Dynojet Championship with fellow students UK and Hel and spend time with the Matt and Kurt Wigley being the riders students. entered by the team in the series for This project has also made the 2013. students appreciate maths in a new way One of the first projects which in calculating gear ratios, appreciating the young student Engineers have and understanding if you need more undertaken was to start developing top end speed you will need a smaller their own rear sets, foot peg sets. After sprocket on the rear and more torque drawing them, they designed them needs a larger sprocket on the rear and on computers and produced them also that combining the front and rear footrest and gear lever assembly

SPORT30MOTO www.acu.org.uk B lACK CoUNTRY University articulated lorry trailer which they hope achieve the desired results. to fit out as living accommodation The boys off track have also been for students and workshops, this will seen as ambassadors for safe riding indeed be a challenge with the current and have carried out promotional and funding as most of the funding goes radio work and been present as young towards keeping the project running. ambassadors to meet crowds at ACU Wigley Racing take several students demonstrations and shows.etc. to both practice days and race days Since this project has been at each MCE British Superbike event running some of the students have where as stated above two students been successful enough to get from The Black Country UTC actually Apprenticeships in Engineering and race the bikes and the other students they feel this project has assisted are heavily involved with pit crew and machinery increased from 5occ to 70cc them greatly through their interview mechanics duties throughout each and capable of speeds up to 103mph.! processes as they look forward to bright three day event. The Derby Phoenix Motor Cycle Club futures in their chosen field. The team decided to ride in the Championships were the next target The older students are now getting Pirelli National 600cc Superstock for the twins in 2008 and aged 11 they ready to hold their interviews for the rounds held at MCE British Superbike raced the Moriwaki 4 stroke Moto 3 new intake of students to be introduced Championship. The riders, Matthew style bikes showing amazing corner to the project in the next academic and Kurt Wigley, 17 year old twins speed. In 2009 they achieved good year. Their goal is to run the project have been riding motorbikes since they results with Kurt 3rd Matt 5th on their very professionally and to progress were 4 years old and racing since they Moriwaki machinery in the clubs Open the project all the way through 600cc were 6 years old, but the whole team 400 championship. The next year 2010, superstock, 1000cc superstock through have discovered it is not all down to they were entered in the clubs mini to the Superbike class. The team assess the riders as it is about the whole team thunderbikes series with Kurt finishing that it will be a 5 or 6 year project, but working together to achieve success at 1st and Matt 2nd and were rewarded all of this is only possible if they can each individual race meeting and for with valuable assistance from SMR continue to find business partners to the success of the project overall. The performance. 2011 saw a big change support the project. It is hard to find students are hands on taking part in for the boys when they were given a companies prepared to invest in young workshops, training exercises, pit crew wonderful opportunity to race in France Engineers of the future despite their duties, team development and in the for the Stephane Coutelle Junior team obvious enthusiasm and talent for their paddock area keeping the teams bikes these races would take place on the subject If anyone is interested in helping and leathers very clean and tidy and huge and famous French circuits and to keep this project running then working hard to promote possible new with the benefit of better weather kindley contact Wigley Racing through sponsorship deals and networking with both boys progressed quickly racing their website, Facebook page or just the public. there in French Superbike rounds in the call the Black Country UTC to discuss Matt and Kurt Wigley are twins Pirelli 600 Superstock series on a pair any opportunity directly through the and born on 16th October 1995 and of Triumph 675s and at just 15 years College where it can be arranged for have both had a very interesting racing old. They gained great experience, some of the student project managers career to date they were European competed in lots of practice sessions directly involved in the project to visit factory riders at the tender age of 8 and races and with so much track time and run through a presentation of years old on pocket bikes and raced the and their dedication and commitment the project itself to interested future very first Moto 3 bikes at just twelve they were soon pushing their bikes partners. years old. limits with their lap times reducing It is tough to qualify at the high The boys started racing pocket bikes gradually but learning valuable level of competition the team are aged 7 including racing at venues like racecraft and also the aggression currently in, but it will certainly be and achieved wins and competitiveness needed for this exciting to watch how the college in the North of England and Eastern class. 2012 unfortunately saw funding project progresses over the forthcoming Counties Championships. In 2005 and sponsorship hard to find but seasons. the boys moved up to mini motos again experience was gained as the The Black Country UTC and Wigley competing on mainly kart circuits again pair competed on a pair of Yamaha Racing would always wish to thank achieving 1st and 2nd placings in many R6 machines in the ACU Endurance their current sponsors of the project, as championships. In 2006 they raced Championship with Hottrax UK and without these it would not be possible on 50cc machinery and progressed with Eybis in France, learning the to continue their rise to the premier to bigger bikes with gears GP 70 important new discipline of being team class of British motorcycle road racing machinery 2007 and competed in the mates and making machinery last for the grid of the MCE British Superbike BSSO Scooter championship with Derbi the full distance of such events to Championship.

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Words gary thompson mBe Bem Pics by iomtt.com

The Isle of Man Festival of gone by during the August Bank Holiday the Classic Trial and the ever-popular Motorcycling revived and weekend. The Classic TT provided the VMCC Festival of Jurby. relived the smells and sounds centrepiece of the new Isle of Man In a similar way to the Isle of Man of wonderful vintage and classic Festival of Motorcycling alongside the TT, the Bennetts Classic TT had a motorcycles enjoyed by many in times , the IOM Two Day Trial, real festival atmosphere. Combining plenty of family-friendly activity as well as the on-track action and even a nostalgic paddock carnival! The event was unique featuring classic stars as well as today’s modern heroes, all celebrating the history and heritage of the TT and motorcycle sport. Where else in the world would you see road racing greats such as Giacomo Agostini, John McGuinness, Michael Dunlop and Freddie Spencer mixing together on track along with the likes of , Conor Cummins, , Mick Grant, Phil McCallen and Steve Parrish on some of the most exotic and iconic classic motorcycles that has graced our sport. As a measure of the success of the event, The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company confirmed it brought a record John mcGuinness number of motorcycles to the island

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Giacomo Agostini, Pauline Hailwood and John mcGuinness during the two week period. a two-way battle between Mike favourite after dominating practice and The Steam Packet Company says Hailwood and Giacomo Agostini, was led from start to finish despite suffering it carried 3,324 motorcycles which recreated in a special parade lap on major clutch difficulties. is15% up on the 2012 figure. With the Saturday August 24. In the race, the Honda-mounted William Dunlop increased emphasis on classic racing, it riders battled for five laps, swapping was second in the opening event, the is expected many more machines may lap records and approached the final 500cc Classic TT, which was won by have been transported in vans, meaning lap almost level before a broken chain Ollie Linsdell on a Paton. Jamie Coward the true number of motorcycles carried denied the Italian the win, and the fans completed the rostrum, with Michael may have been even higher. potentially one of the most exciting TT Dunlop back in seventh. The eclectic mixture of machines on race finishes of all time. William, the elder of the Dunlop the TT Mountain Course featured some Hailwood was represented by brothers, suffered misfortune in of the finest names in Motorcycling 20-time TT winner John McGuinness, Monday morning’s 350 Classic when history including Aermacchi’s, AJS’s, on a replica of Mike’s four-cylinder he retired at Ballaugh Bridge. The race BSA’s, Patons, Benellis, Velocettes, Honda RC181complete with Hailwood was won by Manx-based former British Matchless, Vincent, Enfields, and a replica leathers and helmet, while Ago 125cc champion Chris Palmer from smattering of Moto Guzzis, the sound appeared on his famous 500cc MV Cameron Donald and Dan Cooper. of which was memorably described Agusta. Jamie Hamilton had a poor start but by Manx Radio TT commentator Roy Seven times TT winner Michael had moved up to seventh by the end Moore as ‘the Italian National Anthem’, Dunlop produced another scintillating of the second lap, before coming off alongside Classic machines from performance around the TT Mountain unhurt at Parliament Square. Palmer the Japanese manufacturers, while a Course to win inaugural Formula 1 IOM made it a double success by taking number of Nortons and a few Triumphs Classic TT by one minute from victory in the Formula 2 class. ensured that the high profile British team-mate Conor Cummins. The rising TT star, young Bradford manufacturers earlier machines were Michael lapped at an rider Dean Harrison won the Formula also represented. incredible123.68mph on his opening lap. Classic race by a mere 0.1 seconds from The 1967 Senior TT, which became Dunlop had started the race as a strong Irish Support race regular Gavin Lupton.

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Brown/Josh Chamberlain who finished in sixth place which is their highest finish since 2004. They have been able to compete in all of the fourteen rounds and have only suffered mechanical failure in two of the twenty eight races. The only team to beat this reliability record are the new world champions Adriaenssen/v. den Bogaart who finished every race. At the beginning of the year Stuart and Josh were riding well and scoring good points but didn’t really look like getting on the podium either in a race or from the overall result. From the GP in Genk in June things started to get better when they finished third overall. After this their qualifying seemed to improve and their starts in the GP races were better. The icing on the cake was a second place in Rudersberg in the penultimate round of the year. Also finishing in the top fifteen in Sidecarcross update the world were Jenkins/Chamberlain and Wilkinson/Parmenter who are the other Words and photos by Chris Helm two crews that team manager Martin Guilford has selected for Team GB to compete in the UEM Sidecarcross of The sidecar motocross scene resulted in one of the best years ever European nations to be held at Cingoli in the UK has been rather quite with eight teams scoring points in the in Italy on 12th and 13th October. On over the last couple of months championship. Also Joe Millard has paper only has a stronger team partly because of the seven rounds competed in the second half of the year but their reliability has not been as good of the world championships and also passengering the Swedish driver, Henk which is so important in this event. unfortunate cancellations of meetings Soederqvist, and has helped him to Let’s hope team GB can finish on at home for various reasons. finish in eleventh place. the podium and maybe on a higher step The situation in the Maxxis The highest placed Brits were Stuart than last year. British championship after the three rounds that have taken place is that defending champions, Stuart Brown/ Josh Chamberlain, are leading by fifty four points from Brett Wilkinson/ Craig Parmenter with Nick Jarvis/ Ryan Humphrey a further seven points behind in third place. With two rounds to go in the championship and therefore one hundred and fifty points up for grabs any one of the current top ten could win but the serious money must still be on Brown/Chamberlain. They have only been beaten once in the UK this year and with Brown looking for championship number eleven, which will be a new record if he does it, it will be a real surprise if they don’t succeed. On the world championship front the situation for our riders has

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Strong future for British MX Words: Lewis Phillips (MX Vice) Pics: Richard Blyth

Unfortunately, the 2013 season Motocross World Championship – Although he missed a points scoring is drawing to a close. However, this event is the pinnacle of amateur position in moto one, a twelfth in race this gives us the opportunity to motocross for most, as riders from two was an impressive performance reflect on what has transpired various different locations travelled to for him – it surely opened the eyes of in recent months. Obviously, a lot has Jinin in the Czech Republic in August. If most. Clearly, we have some strong gone on thus far this season. If there you scored points at Jinin, you deserve riders advancing through the 85cc class is one thing that we can take from the praise. Fortunately, a lot of our riders currently. Remember, all of these riders results recorded around the world, it is achieved this feat. Both Kacey Hird, and are not too far from jumping onto a big that British Motocross seemingly has a Lewis Hall scored some points in the bike. In fact, Conrad Mewse is moving very strong future. 65cc class, whilst Gary Ashley came off of the 85cc machine at the end of What has led us to come to this up just short of a position in the top this season. conclusion? Well, whether they have twenty. Unfortunately, the results on-paper been racing at home or abroad, our Currently, the 85cc class plays don’t reflect how fast our riders were up and coming riders have achieved host to our brightest star – Conrad in the 125cc class, as neither Michael a commendable amount of success. I Mewse won the FIM Junior Motocross Eccles or Jamie Carpenter scored points mean, just take a look at the FIM Junior World Championship title, just one at Jinin. But both riders are more than year on from a disappointing defeat. capable – Michael proved his worth at Although Mewse did not win a moto, the British GP, as he ended up fifth in two seconds were more than enough the EMX125 ‘Super Final’. Obviously, for him to achieve his goal. Conrad there were a handful of homegrown topped the podium in the EMX85 class amateurs that elected to capitalise on at Matterley Basin (the British GP) the opportunity to contest the European also, which was a great way for the Championship at the British MXGP. youngster to conclude a superb season. Interestingly, we came very close Taylor Hammal was another British to having a homegrown champion in rider that scored a reasonable amount the EMX150 category, which was new of points in the 85 class at Jinin. to the sport for this year. Although,

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Mitchell Lewis missed out on the title forced to retire early on. that could have a bright future in the (he finished fourth in the series), he Although the younger, more sport, which is great news. Of course was more than capable of matching the successful British riders travel abroad all of the riders mentioned above are pace at the head of the pack (evident to test their skills against the best in destined for some success. But, there by his win at round one in Germany). the world, they always return to our are also guys like Jake Millward, Adam But, a mechanical issue destroyed his premier domestic series – the Maxxis Sterry, Lewis Tombs, Ben Watson and chances at his home GP. However, we British Championship. Nathan Watson Jordan Booker that are (currently) on still had a British victor in the class at (one of our brightest up and coming their way to stardom. In fact, Jordan Matterley Basin, as Albie Wilkie took riders) acquired the win at Hawkstone was the top British pilot in the EMX250 the win, and finished sixth in the series Park, the most recent round of the series this year, as he finished eleventh, standings, behind another young British series. It marked the first overall win despite the fact that he did not score rider, Ethan Winchester. of his career – he beat out established points at the final two rounds. Sterry The EMX2 class specifically was full stars such as Neville Bradshaw, and has made great progress in the Maxxis of British riders, desperate to showcase Steven Lenoir. Surely, it was a sign of British Championship this year too, as their talents. It is clearly worthwhile, things to come; as I’m certain that he he is sat in seventh at the moment, taking advantage of the opportunity, will garner many more professional right behind some established stars and as Lewis Trickett, and Steven Clarke wins. It has actually been a remarkable former winners. led the EMX2 ‘Super Final’ at different year for him, as he has scored points in Evidently there is an influx of young points, which sent the crowd into the FIM Motocross World Championship British riders working through the frenzy. Lewis ended up twenty-sixth, (in both MX1 and MX2). Nathan finished ranks at the moment. Whilst some of after a puncture hindered him, whilst twelfth overall in the EMX250 class, the riders have a few years left, before Clarke finished in second – a personal also – it has been a great season for they reach the premier Maxxis British best. Luke Norris is another promising him. Championship series, others are there British applying his skill set to the Obviously, the Maxxis British already! It is an exciting time for British international series; the British GP was Championship is littered with young Motocross, as there is clearly a strong not the best for him though, as he was British talent – there are a lot of riders future for the sport.

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the WEM club (who had recently left the AMCA) and Warley Wasps. It soon became obvious that all 3 clubs have the same passion and drive for the sport and plans to form a “mini” group were put in place. Our aim was and is, to keep costs down for all the riders. With giving riders the option to be able to ride at 14 different tracks all based around the midlands/North West throughout the year at no extra costs, lead to a large increase of riders wanting to become Cheshire North West CNWSSC members. The feedback we’ve had is very positive as members have been able gain strength in 2013 to ride 3 weekends out of 4. One rider said “As a member of CNWSSC things Pics: Gavin Hind 4thgearpinned.com are looking great, all 3 clubs working together to gives us members 36 events throughout the year to ride if they so The club was formed in 89/90 with lowering the prices for our youth wish, with no added day licence or day with the amalgamation of riders to prices as low as £15.00 for membership.” the northwest club and the Auto’s saw the club just managing to 2013 brought some very new Cheshire’s. Having run some of run viable events. exciting developments to the club, we the biggest schoolboy meetings in the 2012 was a disaster for Cheshire’s, wanted to make the riders experience: country including an international one of the wettest years on record cost effective, hassle free, decent at Trentham Gardens and many a saw the club only managing to run 5 tracks and most importantly enjoyable national event at the likes of Chedleton, race meetings out of the 13 planned, racing! With introducing no compulsory Hatherton and Norley over the years. morale seemed very low at committee marshalling allowed riders to come on The club is in a very privileged position meetings, members were quite rightly their own and not worry about having in so much as it owns the practice track so drifting away to other events or to pay an extra fee not to marshall. We Peacocks hey which is currently on a other sports in certain cases. got in touch with our local adventurous short term lease to a private promoter. In November 2012 Chairman Mike who were more than happy to get In 2009 the club was asked by the Joyce and Vice chairman Alex Nichols involved and for their efforts we give A.C.U to host the team event at Norley sat down and went through what they a donation towards the trips and other and the following year a BYMX National as riders would want out of a club, costs. We also introduced the much was also run there, both of which were affordable racing, not being forced more effective way of lap scoring extremely well received. Our club to marshal, the chance to ride with through the use of Transponders with events were always busy everything other clubs at no extra cost, accurate help from the WEM and Wasps. seemed rosy. However towards the lap scoring, plenty of competition and The atmosphere around the end of 2010 numbers had dropped decent tracks. A small but significant paddock is fantastic! With many old off dramatically at club events as the press release earlier in the year by the faces and new, we have had a brilliant recession took hold, not just ours, it BSMA stating that they would recognise year and are thoroughly looking seemed to be throughout the country ACU licences at their events gave us forward to 2014! We are still looking numbers were dropping. After a brief the idea to arrange a meeting with for ideas to improve the motocross conversation with a long standing experience for all the family! member who said “I did not race that None of this could of been down often or go to practice tracks as I did without the hard work of all our not want to ride with ‘kids chasing committee who have gone above and glory at any cost’.” After some thought beyond to make every race meeting the the idea to introduce a vets class was best possible. So a huge thank you to born! This was an instant hit with our wonderful committee: Mike Joyce, riders and soon became the busiest Alex Nichols, Helen Reid, Jenny Joyce, class throughout 2011. It wasn’t long Lee Jones, Pete Dawes, Della Harris, before other clubs adopted this idea Andy Lawton, Gaz Potts, Tony Rogers, and now seems the norm. This along Vicky Nichols and Tabitha Joyce.

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O.R.E Events prepares for upcoming Quad events Pics: Fred Nandi

O.R.E Events are based in the for grabs it is sure to be a great event. South West of the UK and were formed 10 years ago as a result SPRINT ENdURO EVENT of the increasing demand for race On the 10th November O.R.E Events events by a team of Seasoned Quadbike will be running a Sprint Enduro event & Motorcycle Professionals wishing to at Crediton and another event in pioneer the UK’s Quad, Motocross & December once the Date and Venue has Enduro scene. been finalised. The events will feature The series continue to grow year two Sprint Enduro races per class during on year with over 4000 registered the day competitors. O.R.E Events courses range from long sweeping Enduro style tracks Woodlands, Hillsides, Open Terrain WEYmOUTH BEACH 2014 through to short fast Motocross style and Quarries. O.R.E Events are proud to For those of you who didn’t make it tracks. have the regularly described by national to the Dorset Seaside Town for the Whether you are a Solo Motocross riders, promoters and the media as first year O.R.E Events are back on Bike, Youth ATV or Adult ATV rider some the best and most challenging the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd from novice through to professional events in the UK. The action packed February 2014. There will be the added their events have different classes to Adrenaline Heart Racing Fun Filled days classes for Solos & Sidecars. This is a suit all abilities. Racers range from as for both Competitors and Spectators fantastic Event to kick-start the New young as 6 years old with the oldest alike! Year and a great weekend by the competitors being 70+! Upcoming events include seaside. Tracks are wide ranging from Beach’s through to 20 Mile+ , KING Of QUAdS – 20TH QUAd fEST 6 HOUR Motocross Tracks, Through to Gnarly OCTOBER 2013 Next year the Event is moving Date to Following on from its success in 2012 September 27th and 28th 2014 but still the King of Quad will be returning on at the old favourite venue ‘Garlands the 20th October at the Box near Bath. Moor’ Devon with all adult and youth This Sprint Enduro style event has Classes including Team and Ironman! become an annual favourite for many This is an Event which suits both Quad, riders as the team event open to clubs, Motocross and Enduro disciplines so dealers or simply a group of riders, come on all you Quad Riders make (teams must consist of 1 rider from the a great weekend of racing with Beer Team in each class with their overall Tent, Catering, Music and Camping. The points contributing to the team’s final event will also be raising money for the result) With Prize Money and prizes up Air Ambulance.

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British Youth Nationals continues to build for future Pics: Ray Chuss/Dick Law

RHL Activities are proud to be opportunity arose for him and his love, to become the world champions running the only ACU recognised Company to take over what was within them. The challenge wasn’t a Youth Championship, the ACU formally known as the BYMX, he did simple one, with clashed dates, bad British Youth National Championships. not hesitate. He and his team are weather and an even worse economy, We took on the challenge in 2012, and passionate about the youth of today, 2012 was a tough year, that being now find ourselves in a very exciting nurturing them within the sport they said in 2012 we were excited by the third year going in to 2014. standard of riding and experienced the RHL Activities Limited is widely pleasure of working with the caliber of recognised as one of the leading off- rider we believe is the future of British road event promoters in Europe. Under and World motocross racing at the ACU the stewardship of Gareth Hockey, RHL British Youth National Champions. Activities has graduated from running Gareth Hockey openly states “We grass roots events to organising, have had several knock back’s and managing and promoting some of the being honest the job of changing, largest and most successful off-road enthusing and raising the youth events in the . RHL’s motocross to the level and recognition challenge when taking over the Youth we feel it deserves and RHL Activities Championship was not just to take over wants is a bigger job than I first thought the running of the Championship, but it was going to be, however 2012 to restore it to the prestige status it proved there are lots of other like- not only deserves, but owns within the minded individuals within our sport, racing calendar. willing to join the battle with myself For all who know Gareth Hockey, and my team.” they will know his passion and 2013, started on a positive, we undeterred loyalty and drive for reduced the number of rounds down the sport he loves and when the to 4, based on the feedback from our

SPORT40MOTO www.acu.org.uk ACU BRITISH YOUTH NATIONAL CHAmPIONSHIPS riders, this was met with great reviews and saw a huge difference in the number of Scottish and Irish Riders. Although the rounds were down the number of races were up, we have packed the weekend full of racing with 7 races for the Youth riders and 4 races for the Under 23’s. The Championship is run to the standard RHL Activities runs all its events, with strict guidelines and codes of conducts, both within the ACU rule book and those of RHL. 2013 also seen a very large conversion rate of our wildcard riders, who joined for a one off ride to get a feel for the championship, others trying it out and then upgrading to become a registered rider for the remaining rounds. The feedback received from Ricky Carmichael and the team, who joined us at Fat Cats, about the event and our riders was exceptionally positive. Our registered riders and mums and dads 12th/13th July – Brookthorpe, future. We want to deliver the message had a chance to meet and chat with Gloucestershire to everyone that the ACU British Youth Ricky and the team, along with lots of 30/31st August – Leuchars Nationals is the only Official British photographs and autograph and one to With registrations already coming Youth Championship recognised by one sessions. in, you can download the forms from the FIM and the stepping stone to a RHL Activities ended the 2013 the website www.rhlactivities.com motocross career. season at Milton Moto Park with a In 2014 RHL Activities aim to “I and RHL remain committed to big thank you to all our riders, by continue their proactive approach supporting our riders and families, hosting a pig roast evening, along with in encouraging riders and their who support the ACU British Youth discussions about the 2014 season. families to actively give feedback and Nationals in helping them achieve “2013 is finishing on a high for us, we suggestions for the Championship and what they want out of the series. know we still have a lot to learn and it is this listening to the riders and their RHL has built up a good network of a lot to achieve but it feels like the families, that has proved one of the contacts, enquiries and interest in love and passion is starting to return major successes of the Championship, 2013 for the British Youth National to the Championship” says Gareth by turning around a lot of negative Championship and are working Hockey 2014 will be contested over 5 feedback from prior years, progressing tirelessly with these companies and rounds, and we have carefully chosen 5 the Championship to the level all individuals to achieve workable Championship tracks. involved can be proud of. contracts for us all, to ensure the 26th/27th April – Fat Cats Moto Parc, We plan on getting the word out future and progression of our great Doncaster to everyone that by competing in the championship,” says Gareth Hockey 10th/11th may – Milton MX Track, ACU British Youth Nationals, you open and above all we will stick to our Northampton the door to competing in the MAXXIS company mission statement “To 14th/15th June – Culham Park, British Championship, European and achieve the unachievable within the Oxfordshire World Championship events in the off road world.”

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Knowing the incredible beauty of Scotland by motorbike, Clive & Donna Rumbold (owners of MotoScotland.com) set out on a mission, in August 2012, to open Scotland’s first off road motorbike training centre – it opened in June 2013. The vision was to share the addictive pleasures of off road riding and the breathtaking scenery that Scotland has in abundance. MotoScotland went in search for land that offered a fantastic array of terrain surfaces, inclines, features, etc., to the back drop of majestic mountains, forests, lochs, glens, etc.. MotoScotland wanted off road trails that allowed its customers to continually see new stunning views as the training day

SPORT42MOTO www.acu.org.uk MotootlanSc d.com progressed. Some have said since, that they pulled off a real coup when they secured exclusive access to the amazing 50,000 acre Argyll Estate, based at Inveraray, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. Clive, an avid on and off road motorcyclist for 25 years, recognised that more and more people want to dramatically improve their motorbiking skills & control especially in an off road environment. With the sometimes challenging conditions of the roads in the UK and more and more people wanting to venture further on their trips, MotoScotland wanted to offer training that gives people the confidence to manage all of this while also being fun and immensely rewarding. Aimed at anyone with a full UK motorbike licence, MotoScotland has been attracting people from all over the UK and internationally. Many bikers already include Scotland as part of their annual motorbiking breaks and now can add MotoScotland’s off road training to their trip to enhance this even further. MotoScotland has a fleet of 6 new BMW G650GS single cylinder (Rotax engine) bikes that have been modified with knobbly tyres, bash plates, etc. MotoScotland’s instructors are all ACU commercial instructor qualified and have other motorbiking qualifications too. Clive is also a master practitioner in Neuro Linguistic – from complete novice to experienced refreshments, lunch & certificate of Programming (NLP) which is a riders. You can choose a one day course completion. professional coaching qualification and or a multiple of days to suit your needs. Book now with MotoScotland.com: uses this to focus on the psychology of As well as the motorbikes, clothing/ 01499 320460 achieving. kit, instructor, the course also includes [email protected] With small course groups, the a safety briefing, course tuition, fuel, www.motoscotland.com accents are on skill & personal development, growing confidence, self- S ome of MotoScotland’s recent, professional reviews belief, challenge/reward, fun, to name “To see the transformation (of the trainees) in the space of a day was quite but a few. There are a range of courses a revelation… the extra confidence you get made a massive difference to my riding” – ABR Sept. 2013 issue “Spectacular – that’s my word to describe MotoScotland.com and here is why. Spectacular location, Spectacular communication and Spectacular tailored instruction” – Malcolm Ferguson (Customer July 2013) “All the skills very quickly started to become natural… by the end of day, I was feeling exhilarated, exhausted, intoxicated, elated, amazed, spent but with a huge sense of achievement” – The BMW Club Journal October issue BMW motorbike hire and road tours can also be provided/organised by MotoScotland.

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free-of-charge in hall five. If you’re 16 and over and fancy having a crack at International riding a geared road bike, the Motor Cycle Industry Association’s ‘Get On’ team will be only too happy to assist. Mums and dads wanting to take Dirt Bike Show time out to sit and watch their offspring enjoy the fun and games in the activity halls, will be glad to hear that a restaurant serving hot and cold food and beverages will be open throughout the Show. A live arena schedule will see non- stop action with Steve Colley, three- time British solo trials champ, and his ultra-popular trials bike stunt show alternating with a series of Flattrack racing demonstration heats and finals, where the 2009 British and European Flattrack Champion Pete Boast and team will show the body positioning and brake/throttle skills involved in Thursday 31st October to Sunday 3rd this hectic discipline. Show favourites November 2013, Stoneleigh Park, Danny Butler and his Extreme Mountain Bike crew will return with a new and Warwickshire exciting stage set through which they’ll perform impressive gravity-defying The largest dedicated off-road with some of the electric bikes from stunts, without an engine in sight. motorcycle show in Europe, and Mecatecno and Oset suitable for riders The action continues through into the only one in the UK, returns from as young as two. hall five with rounds three and four to Stoneleigh Park for four days of Family members looking to have-a- of the new all-action Fro Systems UK non-stop off-road fun and action this go won’t be disappointed, as an array of Superlite series taking over October and November. activities, including Oset electric trials the weekend of the Show, with daily In addition to extensive displays for the kids, My First Honda Licence, qualifying heats and an afternoon of motocross, enduro, trail and trial intro-to-intermediate trials try-outs finale. Elsewhere in hall five, if you’re bikes from all the major manufacturers for adults, as well as kids’ quads and 16 and over and fancy having a crack including KTM, Yamaha, Honda, remote control ‘crossers, will all be at riding a geared road bike, the Motor Kawasaki, TM, Suzuki, GasGas, Beta, Sherco, Oset, Mecatecno and Montesa, visitors can expect to find an amazing array of the latest and best riding gear, kit, parts and accessories on show, and also to buy. It’s not mandatory to be an out-and- out off-road enthusiast to get the best out of the annual Show at Stoneleigh Park. Although, if you are, you certainly won’t be disappointed at this year’s show! Many of today’s top road racers, and indeed leisure road riders, cut their biking teeth on a mini-crosser or trials bike, and past attendees at the Show have included top names from all racing disciplines. For any younger members of the biking family thinking about getting into riding, nearly all the manufacturers offer youth machines,

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As in previous years, the tickets are also modestly priced for the Friday and over the weekend of the Show too. Ticket prices are £12 in advance and £15 on-the-door for adults; £6 in advance and £7.50 on-the-door for children aged 11 and over and also for senior citizens; £10 on-the-door for students. Families travelling together can make further savings with tickets priced at just £30 in advance for two adults and two children aged 11 to 15, or £40 on the door. The advance ticket booking office will remain open right up until midnight on Sunday 27th October 2013. Why not try something different this autumn half-term with budget-priced admission and a wealth of have-a-go and free-of-charge activities for the whole family. Visit www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk for more details and to find out how to buy money-saving tickets in advance.

WIN WIN WIN… TICKETS TO THE SHOW We have teamed up with the Show organiser, Mortons Media Group, to offer five lucky SportMoto readers a pair of complimentary tickets to this year’s International Dirt Bike Show. Simply answer this easy Cycle Industry Association’s ‘Get On’ Huge savings can be made by question and email your answer team will be only too happy to assist. buying in advance and, thanks to to [email protected] The weekend-only ‘Evoshock’ Moto its tremendous success, half-price and please include your name, Jumble will also be housed in hall five. Thursday for adults is back again in address, email address and contact This angle of the Show was introduced 2013. This means an adult buying a telephone number by the closing in 2011 and proved to be a resounding ticket in advance can gain entry for just date of 24Th October. success. Open from 10.30am to 5.00pm £6, or the on-the-door price for the Q: Half-price Thursday returns on Saturday 2nd, and 10.30am to Thursday will be just £7.50. Children for the 2013 International Dirt Bike 4.30pm on Sunday 3rd November 2013. aged 10 and under go free so, a family Show. How much will it cost an Show visitors can expect a wide variety of four with two youngsters aged adult buying a ticket in advance of goods to be on offer in the weather- 10 and under, visiting on the Show’s to gain admittance to the Show beating, fully enclosed and covered opening day, Thursday the 31st of on this day? A: £6.00 B: £12.00 external hall such as second-hand parts October, could enjoy a whole day of C: £15.00 and bikes, spares, tools, accessories, off-road fun for just £12. Parking is free, Good luck! jumble, old books and the like. as is the souvenir Show Guide.

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From 23 November to 1 will be stopping by to meet December, Motorcycle fans and give frank interviews Live 2013 will once with our stage hosts! again be bringing With such a number of together the very best in large, high quality exhibitors, motorcycling, all under one Motorcycle Live is very often roof at The NEC. associated with great bargains on rider With the world’s leading clothing and accessories and 2013 will manufacturers showcasing their be no exception. The show has the clear product ranges, visitors can be sure to advantage of being able to offer a first see the show brimming with a huge class, personal service to visitors – at number of bikes from the very latest often better than online prices. models, to some fine examples of Motorcycle Live is the UK’s No1 classic bikes, custom, off road, touring, motorcycle show – an unrivalled, adventure, scooter, , electric interactive, entertaining event, fully and children’s bikes. supported by the UK motorcycle Motorcycle Live also offers a unique industry. opportunity for visitors to actually ride For more information, please visit a bike from the age of 2 – with feature www.motorcyclelive.co.uk areas geared up to suit everyone in your party – all FREE of charge. WIN A PAIR Of TICKETS fOR THE SHOW Along with joining in and having If you would like the chance to win a pair of tickets (5 pairs up for grabs) for a go, you can also sit back, relax and motorcycle Live, answer this very easy question: watch live entertainment both on the What is the name of the venue where is the show being held? Answers Blackhorse Stage, hosted by Steve on a postcard along with your name and address to: mick Tonks, The Ark Parrish and James Whitham, and also in design & Print, Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9BB. Entries close on the 10th our FREE entertainment zones. Biking November. stars from TT, BSB, WSB and Moto GP

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King Racing takes 2013 FIA Top Fuel Bike Championship Crown for 7th time Words & pictures by Dick Parnham that has the same HP as their Formula 1 Cars or in the case of the Funny Car Ian King has now developed his when Ian King and the Team took up with 8,000 HP that is equivalent to a 1585cc Gulf Oil sponsored Top the Invitation to the 20th Anniversary Formula 1 Grid of Cars.! Fuel Bike and now in this third of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Goodwood Presentation to year after fitting a new clutch Along with their Top Fuel Nitro Ian King for the Loudest Machine system has just taken the 2013 ACU powered Bike to represent Drag Racing Burn Out at the Show was a great Drag Bike Championship. was Jason Phelps in a Top Fuel Funny acknowledgement that Drag Racing. The success started at The Main Car who performed some Thunderously The Super Street Bike Cup is the FIA Event at Santa Pod with a win over loud rolling Burnouts. equivalent of the ACU Bracket which Steve Woollatt and at Tierp King Racing were pitted close to the has huge appeal with 18 Bikes entered his performance showed continued Formula 1 cars and drivers who were to Qualify for a 16 Bike Field. improvement where in the eliminations amazed when they saw the Drag Bike Steve Venables was Top Qualifier it was that Ureka Moment when he ran on 7.269sec/198mph which was his first 5 second lap in 5.987 sec. certainly the level to be maintained and The clutch management continued he achieved the final placing against to enable a win at Alastaro in Finland fellow Brit Graham Balchin. and again at Hockenheim Germany. The final gave the win to Steve Back to the UK Ian King ran another Venables on 7.253sec/197mph over 5 second lap at 5.964 sec/232mph Balchin’s 7.317sec/197mph. It is always in qualifying for the eventual win that close. over Rene Van Den Berg and Fiuppos The National Finals on 21–22 Papafiuppou September 2013 details will posted A third unexpected award received after this date.

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