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Molson British Sidecars

Sidecar Superprix by Santander Salt

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From Mark Walters

Weekending the 17th and 18th of October we will see the second of two “Sidecar Superprix” challenge weekends. The first one in Oschersleben, Germany was the “Sidecar Superprix by Bonovo Action”. This one will be the “Sidecar Superprix by Santander Salt”. This will be at the 2.433 GP circuit of Brands Hatch. These two weekends of sidecar racing have been all down to the hard work and effort by promoters Jurgen Roeder and Roger Body.

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All eyes on Brands Finale 16-18 October with Kershaw/Charlwood in charge

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from Barry, of course.

Typically, the season winds up at the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Finale at Brands Hatch, and typically the entry list is the biggest it has been all season.

The final round includes an International element, with part two of the International Sidecar Superprix lining up with the Molson group regulars.

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Bonovo Action

International Sidecar Superprix by Bonovo Action

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

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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

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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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