Category: British Sidecar Championship

The British Championship, run at the British Superbike Championship

Steve Abbott, – a great read from Fred Clarke THE Commentator.

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Over the years, Britain has produced many of the finest & fastest sidecar racers in the world, and in 2002, Derbyshire’s Steve Abbott & passenger Jamie Biggs joined that illustrious band of Sidecar World Champions.

Today a spritely & fit looking 70year old, Steve’s initial intention was to give racing a go on a solo TZ250 Yamaha, but bowed to his friend Shaun Smith’s suggestion to try sidecars instead. The duo’s first race being in 1977 at Cadwell Park.

Straight off, he proved to be a gifted driver, and in less than three seasons Steve & Shaun were already making their GP debut, at Silverstone.

Their maiden ‘foreign’ GP was to be at the Belgian circuit of Spa Francorchamps in 1982, finishing an impressive 5th just ahead of former double World Champion, Rolf Steinhausen…..who’s son Jorg, would be the main adversary of Steve in the battle for the 2002 World Crown.

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Dramatic Brands sees Blackstock and Lawrence crowned champions.

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Words by Barry Nutley, Photo LC Images or LC Photography Facebook here

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The dull, grey weather prevailing over recent days persisted into Kent for the SSD sponsored Brands Hatch finale. Friday saw free practice kicking off the action with Lewis Blackstock/Oscar Lawrence setting the standard ahead of Harry Payne/Kevin Rousseau. The defending world champions were again crowned 2025 FIM Champions in the final round at Oschersleben but were later the subject of an alleged technical infringement. At the time of going to press, the result of that investigation remained unresolved, so the title is still in limbo, subject to the final decision expected next week.

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New Dates Announced  for Greg Lambert Racing School

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Contact via the Greg Lambert Racing FB Page here or Whatsapp Greg on +447980292819

update… More dates added

23rd -24th June – last few spaces!

30th june-1st July – filling quickly!

14th-15th July – last few spaces!

22nd July – ***SOLD OUT

***NEW DATES – due to demand:

28th – 29th July – spaces.

18th – 19th August – spaces.

26th August – spaces.

Well you asked!!! Fancy learning how to do this?? Passenger or driver??!! Here’s new sidecar school dates!


Come to the Greg Lambert Racing sidecar school here at Middlesbrough. We’ll take you through all aspects of how to drive and/or passenger a sidecar!

Each session is tailored towards what you want to achieve. If you want to just experience the thrill of a go at driving or passengering then we can do that. And we can also give you full instruction so you can become a race ready driver and passenger.

Come for a single day or a double! Double days can be very beneficial as you’re able to build upon day 1 into day 2 and enhance your learning.

So get in touch and see how we can help! We want you to have the session you want – from a simple experience through to race readiness, we can help with it all!

So what are you waiting for! Get in touch!

And if you’re thinking this could make a good birthday/Christmas/new year present – then we can also offer a printable voucher too!

Come on, message us!!!

@top fans @everyone

British Sidecar Championship Update

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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

Harry Payne Interview on Manx Radio

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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

Laidlow joy and Blackstock/Rosney heartbreak at OPAL Fabrication Brands Finale

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There could be no better place for the closing round than the Grand Prix Circuit at Brands Hatch. Steeped in sidecar tradition, this finale attracted a full entry including current world championship runners. The weather conditions were perfect for free practice and qualifying on Friday, which took place in glorious autumn sunshine.

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Blackstock/Rosney close in as British Sidecars delight at Cadwell Park Sidecar Revival

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The penultimate and fifth round in the 2024 season took place amidst a weekend of sidecar nostalgia at Cadwell park in Lincolnshire.

Friday was an official practice day for those teams who registered interest in some last-minute testing before the three points-scoring races over the weekend. It was very hot and humid, giving cause to hope the race days would be better. That turned out to be the case.

A good turn-out included all the top runners in the current points table, plus reigning world champions Todd Ellis and Emmanuelle Clement, and former and eight-times world champion Tim Reeves with Mark Wilkes alongside. Other world championship contestants out to impress were the Christie brothers Sam and Tom, and Kevin Cable/Charlie Richardson.

All these big names having an occasional ride, were bound to cause problems for the dedicated British Championship regulars. Saturday was indeed much cooler, with qualifying set to be late morning, and the first of three races later in the afternoon. However, the weather took a turn for the worse as free practice loomed, with several top teams choosing not to go out. Steady rain persisted for most of the morning ahead of qualifying.

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Laidlows take series lead to Cadwell Park Sidecar Revival August 3-4th

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It’s that time of year again, and the epic surroundings of Cadwell Park will once again ring to the sounds of yesteryear as sidecars from six decades line up to compete, excite, and entertain.

This popular Lincolnshire circuit provides the perfect backdrop for period racing, as it was a much-celebrated venue over the entire period during which sidecar racing evolved. The Revival meeting has become a regular feature on the Cadwell Park calendar and will again attract friends and fans old and new to its unique atmosphere.

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Laidlow brothers head across to Snetterton as top of the class.

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We are now at the halfway stage of this sidecar season as the series arrives at Snetterton over the weekend of 5-7 July. The first three rounds have been nothing short of sensational for Sam and Jack Laidlow from Dufton in Cumbria. From being virtual newcomers a couple of years ago, they lead the outright championship having taken three race victories.


Double victory last time out at Knockhill in atrocious conditions means they lead Lewis Blackstock and Paddy Rosney by a slender twelve and a half points, whilst are unbeaten in the Cup class, enjoying a fifty-plus point lead.

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