Month: October 2020

Bonovo Action

International Sidecar Superprix by Bonovo Action

Schlosser/Fries supreme in part one of the International Sidecar Superprix – By Barry Nutley, photos and info from Mark Walters

Oschersleben Germany

In good sunny weather and ideal track conditions, the opening salvos were fired in the German leg of the International Sidecar Superprix at the weekend, with a dominant performance by the Swiss pairing of Markus Schlosser and Marcel Fries on their LCR. Now firmly accustomed to 600cc power, the duo showed an incredible turn of speed, particularly towards the later stages of both races. It is they who carry the main advantage forward into the second leg at Brands Hatch in two weeks.

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Molson British Sidecars

Tricky weather at Donington Park provides thrilling racing, as Kershaw/Charlwood extend lead

From Barry Nutley, with YouTube coverage of the races.

The weather felt wintry at this late stage in the season, with Steve Kershaw and Ryan Charlwood (Santander Salt Quattro Group Yamaha) needing to keep out of trouble and score solid points. There were three F2 outfits also joining in the fun, and these were to add huge colour and flavour to the proceedings.

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Costello Racing

COSTELLO ENJOYS RETURN TO CAR RACING WITH HRDC

Maria Costello MBE swapped to racing four wheels and claimed a successful 10th place in the last round of the HRDC ‘Classic Alfa Challenge’ at Lydden Hill.

The Northamptonshire racer, better known for her record-breaking efforts on two and three wheels, took to the ‘Revivalist’ Alfa Romeo 116 Giulietta to enjoy a fantastic event on four wheels run by The Historic Racing Drivers Club.

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