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Molson British Sidecars

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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Molson British Sidecars

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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COSTELLO & STOKOE RETURN TO SIDECAR RACING WITH NEW PERSONAL BEST

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Maria Costello MBE made her return to racing after a year out of action and claimed a new personal best competing on her LCR Sidecar at the BMCRC-MRO Championships at Donington Park at the weekend.

The Northamptonshire racer’s entire schedule of road racing was scrapped this year because of the Covid19 crisis that shut down much of the country.

Maria could finally make her return to short-circuit sidecar racing thanks predominantly to new sponsor RAM Safety Solutions Ltd and continued support from NGK Spark Plugs UK Ltd, Mark Coverdale and MJW Specialists.

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Jock Taylor’s 1980 Sidecar will remain in Scotland

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FROM BORIS STROUD

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Marin Motorsports Announces Jock Taylor’s 1980 Sidecar will remain in Scotland to Honor the Scottish Sidecar Racing Hero

It is hoped we have saved a little bit History which supports the Future Sidecar Racing Community for Generations to Come. ‘’ Quotes the Consortium chairman ‘’.

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International Sidecar Superprix to round out 2020

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from Barry Nutley

Against a difficult and ever-changing backdrop, and a determination not to allow the COVID-19 pandemic to emerge the winner in 2020, a last-minute deal has given a lifeline to a meaningful and exciting International event to round off the season in style.

A concerted effort between the RKB-F1 Motorsport/Santander Salt, MSVR and a major German commercial partner, has resulted in a two-round, four-race International Sidecar Superprix to run in Germany and the UK.

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