Aubsport Racing Brands Hatch report.

From Lee Aubrey – photos courtesy David Daisy.

Brands Hatch 13/14/15 March


First race weekend of the year and after arriving at the circuit we get the bike out and go and sign on ready for Friday practice . It’s first time out for Kiera Miller and as we head out onto the circuit find she’s not comfortable and let’s me know and come back in . After  quick chat ad realise that the boots she’s wearing are ex Ken Williams a quick trip see Andy peach a pair of decent boots and a bit of advice from Carol Mcbride we head out for second pratice. Unfortunately Kieras having issues again and due to various incidents on track no more track time .

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British Sidecar Championship Update

A new year with a new British Sidecar Season just around the corner

It seems an eternity since the curtain dropped on 2024 with Sam and Jack Laidlow crowned overall champions. The brothers also took their Cup Class victory in what was effectively their first full attack at the title.

Once again a minimum of six rounds are scheduled, with four of those alongside the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

There is no doubt the profile of the series on the BSB stage is enhanced, and for 2025 the action will be under the scrutiny of TNT Television, now the biggest provider of motorcycle sport on the planet.

The Eurosport brand as we know it, will disappear, with all future coverage grouped together under the Discovery/TNT label, owned by Warner Brothers Media.

As with previous seasons, the sidecar races will be covered with live commentary on-site, for transmission either in the live TV slot, or the Discovery Plus App. Our own British Sidecar Championship Youtube channel will also carry the races about one week after the event.

The schedule kicks off in May at Donington Park, concluding with the traditional season closer mid-October in Brands Hatch.

2025 Dates are –

May 16-18 – BSB Donington Park

June 20-22 – BSB Snetterton 300

July 4-6 BSB – Knockhill

August 1-3 – Cadwell Park Sidecar Revival

August 29-31 – Bemsee Snetterton

October 17/19 – BSB Brands Hatch

The premier class is again the GP, with strong entries expected for this, with the CUP class once again providing the platform for the lower-spec machines, and therefore the bulk of the grid.

Catch that, and all other news as it happens here on www.britishsidecarchampionship.co.uk

Words- Barry Nutley

Darley Moor Sports Centre announcement

From their Facebook page

Darley Moor Sports Centre & Darley Moor Motor Cycle Road Racing Club regret to announce that following the software company responsible for our Spectator e-ticketing system ceasing trading we have had to suspend the sale of ALL Advance Ticket Sales. We hope to get a new system in place as soon as possible. Our IT team are currently working to test a new system to get it in place as soon as possible. We are really sorry for this problem that is completely out of our hands. We will keep you informed of our progress.
Thank you fot your understanding.

LACK OF ENTRIES FORCES WIRRAL 100 TO CANCEL 21st-23rd MARCH MEETING AT ANGLESEY


From Wirral 100 here

https://www.facebook.com/share/15p14iBK4Z/


Sadly, despite the widespread encouragement the Club received after it reversed its earlier decision to suspend racing activities for 2025 and to go ahead with the above exploratory race weekend, there are insufficient entries to enable this test day and race meeting to go ahead.

Despite the huge amount of administrative work carried out by Club officials and our friends at NG Racing over recent weeks, supported by the Anglesey Circuit, the marshals, and the medics, it is apparent that there are nowhere near enough riders able or willing to help us make the meeting a viable proposition.

With a little more than two weeks to go, only 24 riders have paid their entry fees, and whilst another 40 or so have indicated they wish to compete, the total number of likely entries will still be totally inadequate to avoid the Club incurring another substantial financial deficit, similar to those that were suffered in 2024.

Hence, this decision to cancel the meeting.

ENTRY FEE REFUNDS – the Club will now promptly reimburse all entry fees (including garage & transponder fees) received for this meeting. Riders should therefore email the Club treasurer davidfrancis_is@yahoo.co.uk with the relevant bank details – account name, sort code & account number.

The Club’s committee will now spend time reconsidering its plans, membership fees, etc and advise its members in due course.

Dave Francis
davidfrancis_is@yahoo.co.uk

Rose Hanks Funeral Arrangements

From Julie Hanks-Elliot

Please find below the details of the service to Celebrate the Life of my mom Rose 

. 12th March 2025 1.45pm
Sutton Coldfield Crematorium
Tamworth Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B75 6LG.

This will be followed by a gathering at Plough & Harrow Slade Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B75 5PF.

For those who are unable to attend but would like to follow the service you will be able to do so by following the link below on the day. www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view PIN 827-1292.

Family flowers only.

If anyone would like to make a donation they will be split equally between Charities, Kats Cradle & ACU Benevolent Fund. You can either scan the QR Code below and pay as Friends and Family or Bank transfer to Santander Mrs Julie Hanks-Elliott Sort Code 09-01-28
Acct 90232694
Ref : Rose
There will also be a collection box on the day

From Dean Ryde

So as the 2025 Sidecar Seasons is just around the corner and what a great season it’s looking for my Chassis in Bemsee, British & world Championship races. 💪🏁

Over the next 2 months I’ll be looking at making my F2 chassis a full spec TT bike with some new ideas I’ve been thinking about. The new TT bike will also have a bag fuel cell like we use on our F1 chassis. (I have 1 order coming so if you want to join this order please get in touch.)

Also over 2025 I’ll be machining/fabricating a lot more F1 parts for stock to speed up delivery times.

Now the reason for this post is….. I’m probably going to be closed all Dec & the first week of Jan 2026. So this means if you’re thinking of a new Chassis for 2026 you need to order in time so it’s finished in Nov 2025.

Have a great 2025 and see you all soon. 💪🏁

From Louis Christen

After about 10 years of very good work in the production of LCR sidecars, Ben and Tom Birchall decided to go in a new direction. Each of the motorcycles they produced was at least as good as one of my own production. I would like to thank them very much for this good work.
From this year, Simon Perillat from France will continue the production of the LCR F1 and also F2 sidecars. Simon has many years of experience and has already produced several successful LCR F1 bikes. He has just finished and delivered the 2025 bike for world champion Schlosser. New F2 vehicles are also in the works. He has a large spare parts warehouse for older and current LCR bikes. Work can also be carried out on vintage machines.
Contact:
Simon Perillat Motorsport & Classic, perillatsimon@hotmail.com ,  +33 6 42 30 49 34

Harry Payne Interview on Manx Radio

From yesterday –

Today’s guest is Harry Payne, a racer with speed in his veins.

Coming from a true racing family, Harry moved to the Isle of Man in 2016 to chase his dream on the legendary Mountain Course.

He started as a sidecar passenger, teaming up with icons like Dave Molyneux, before making the switch to the driver’s seat—a move that proved to be a game-changer.

Harry’s journey has been nothing short of incredible and in 2024, alongside Kevin Rousseau, he clinched the FIM Sidecar World Championship in a nail-biting season finale.

Now, as he gears up to defend that title in 2025, we get the inside story on the highs, the challenges, and the passion that drives him forward.

Interview with Harry Payne on Manx Radio.com here

Darley Moor 2025 Dates

Seasons Race Calendar 2025

Sunday 2nd MarchCTC Test Day Via Zoom – Darley Moor MCRRC
Monday 3rd MarchBasic Rider Assessment Day – Darley Moor MCRRC
Friday 14th MarchTest Day – British Historic Racing
Saturday 29th MarchFreetech Endurance Race
Saturday 12th AprilTest Day – Darley Moor MCRRC & Superkarting _UK
Sunday 13th AprilClub Championships – Darley Moor MCRRC
Sunday 11th MayClub Championships – Darley Moor MCRRC
Sunday 15th JuneClub Championships – Darley Moor MCRRC
Saturday 19th JulyClub Championships – British Historic Racing Club
Sunday 20th JulyClub Championships – British Historic Racing Club
Sunday 3rd AugustClub Championships – Darley Moor MCRRC
Saturday 6th SeptemberClub Championships – Classic Racing Motorcycle Club
Sunday 7th SeptemberClub Championships – Classic Racing Motorcycle Club
Saturday 11th OctoberClub Championships – Darley Moor MCRRC
and 2025 RICHARDSON Stars at Darley
Sunday 12th OctoberClub Championships – Darley Moor MCRRC
and 2025 RICHARDSON Stars at Darley