We had a load of spammers register (don’t know how they get through the anti spam measures but they’ve found a way again) and some real people got caught up in the lists.. I have just been through and activated a few – if you did register and are not active please just mail me steve@steveenglish.com and I’ll have a look for you!
Credit – Mark BigWally Walters
The last round of the 2024 FIM Sidecar World Championship once again took place at the circuit of Estoril in Portugal.
Only seven points separated the two top teams of Schlosser/Schmidt, & local racer Harry Payne with his French passenger Kevin Rousseau. The teams have been neck and neck throughout the 2024 season and it all came down to a last round fight for the title.
Harry and Kevin with Sidecar Legend Rolf Steinhausen – photo by Mark Walters
It was to be Harry & Kevin who drew first blood by topping the practise and qualifying leaderboards.
Starting from pole position, the Steinhausen racing duo of Payne/Rousseau took the honours on the 10 lap sprint race, reducing the championship deficit to just 2 points with one race to go.
With everything on the line in a winner takes all scenario, the race got underway. It was a duel all race long with the two teams swapping places multiple times. It all came down to a last lap drag race to the line with Harry & Kevin taking the victory by 0.053 seconds, and in turn won the 2024 ‘FIM Sidecar World Championship’ by just 3 points!
It’s been a long road to the top for Harry, who starting competing in motorcycle trials at the age of 10. He went on to race classic Sidecar Motocross as a passenger from the age of 18, and moved into road racing at the age of 23. Harry worked his way up the ladder winning international level events as a Sidecar passenger. He then began driving sidecars full time just 4 years ago, in the midst of Covid time. Winning the ‘Isle of Man Centre Sidecar Championship’ in 2020, the ‘FSRA British F2 Cup’ in 2021, and now the ‘FIM Sidecar World Championship’!
You can find out more on their social media: @team45racing
To Apple,
We wish you a Very Happy 80th Birthday
From Rob Sirrell, Family and all Sidecar Racers
Contact Steve Reilly, email in the flyer below or Abbey Brooks on FB.
The wait is over! Entries are now open for the EMRA Finale at Mallory Park on Sunday, 13th October and we are excited to welcome sidecars back to the grid!
Since you competed in Round 2 back in May, you are now eligible to compete for the prestigious DONGO Trophy. That’s not all, your entry fee is capped at just £80 thanks to someone who wishes not to be named and is covering the rest of your entry.
Here’s what else is in store:
Cash prizes for 1st to 6th place
A special £200 bonus for the ‘Most Entertaining’ rider in each race
Please note that this reduced entry fee only applies to those of you receiving this email, who entered in May. Entry for other competitors is £200 for this meeting.
To secure your place, simply call the EMRA office on 01455 360 260. But hurry – entries close at 17:00 on Friday, 27th September!
See you in October!”
📣𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀!📣
The EMRA finale is upon us and we are excited to be welcoming sidecars back to the grid at Mallory Park!
🏍️ Sunday 13th October from 9:30
🏆With the 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 on the line for the outfits that also took pa
Knockhill Rewind Festival – 50th Year Celebration has 3 x 15mins practices for sidecars on Friday 20th Sept.
Please contact Gemma at Knockhill for further details – 01383 723337
Rushed onto here by SE so will tidy up later, I have things to do this morning
If you have not yet entered there are still spaces on some grids – CLICK HERE
So you can get ready here’s info you need to know:
The Meeting File is HERE this includes:
NOTE: Vehicle passes are not required – there’s plenty of room in the paddock for you to park.
Two-stroke tuning guru Stan Stephens retires after more than 60 years in the motorcycle industry
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/august/stan-stephens-retires
Image shamelessly stolen from Neil Kirby and I haven’t even asked yet.
Most of the important information is in the title really.
Andy Peach would like to put on a 2 stroke sidecar parade and is putting the feelers out before approaching the organisers of the Sidecar Burn Up. Click read more.
Continue readingUrgent Announcement
The meeting on Saturday 3 August has been cancelled
On Monday the club received a call from The Jockey Club
Near the Start / Finish a sinkhole appeared due to a collapsed drain/Man hole
The contractor has been out and due to the size of the hole and issues in the area. There is no guarantee the work would be done before Saturday.
This is in a high risk area, safety is a bigger concern.
After talking to the health and safety of both parties. The decision was made to cancel the meeting.
All riders enter into the meeting will receive a refund. Please give us time to sort this out
Thanks
Aintree Motorcycle Racing Club LTD
From Greg..
Sidecar school 13th& 20th August.
If you would like to experience been a sidecar passenger or driver book now you won’t be disappointed it’s a fantastic day with all the tuition from Greg Lambert with over 30 years experience to help you become a sidecar racer.
Book now contact me (Greg) for more info on FBook pm or email greg_lambert_racing@yahoo.com or 07980292819
thanks greg
Tickets are available to buy online, see the MSV website here
£32 weekend online, £22 per day , Teens £19 weekend, £13 per day. . Senior tickets at the gate only
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