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Issue 3 : March 2013

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WE should really call this “the retro issue,” since alongside our pages packed with the latest bikes, products and club news we've covered the sand racing scene going back to the 1930s, while the centre pages recall the racing circuits of yesteryear.

But sometimes you've got to look back to see the future!

Those old racing circuits are on track for more visits than they've had in the past 50 years, as we launch the 2013 Robert Burns Motorcycle Race Circuits Centenary Run. It's going to be a real blast with approximately 800 miles of biking to look forward too. It's a fact that Scotland has some of the best biking roads in the world. Ask the thousands of foreign bikers who come over here every year.

And as for the sand racing, it's also back again, with Kirkcaldy & District MC taking the initiative. You've got to admire them - reviving a 50-year-old event, getting the community on board and providing motorcycle sport for the masses yet again. It's sheer genius.

And this year's Scottish Six Days just gets bigger and better every year, oversubscribed again for 2013.

Sales of small capacity bikes are growing. More youngsters are getting involved in motorcycling.

Can you see where this is going?

Sticking my neck out, I predict there is a big future for bikes. And what's more, there's a growing appetite for all aspects of motorcycling, including our sport.

And here we are at the Scottish Bike Show, the traditional start to a new season in the saddle. If you look closely you'll see new faces - and not just on the SACU stand.

So maybe we shouldn't regard this as our “retro issue,” and instead call it what it really is - a celebration of the past 100-years and a sure sign that the road ahead is looking good.

Stay safe this season and we’ll see you on the centenary run.

YOURS IN SPORT

Derek Stewart-Brown (Editor)[email protected]

Stuart Sommerville (Deputy Editor)

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Editor’s Notes

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CONGRATULATIONS to one of motorcycle sport's true stalwarts, Mrs Agnes Cadger, a worthy recipient of the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours' List.

Anyone who knows “our Agnes” will appreciate that, without her tireless devotion to the sport and the classic world here in Scotland, events such as the Bob McIntyre Memorial Races simply wouldn't happen.

Back in 1984, when hubby Bill became chairman of the SCRMC, it was a somewhat reluctant Agnes, who agreed to take on the task of secretary, with the proviso that it was just a temporary thing.

“The rest of that story is history now,” explained Agnes, “I just got on with it and to be honest, we already knew and met so many good people that it has been a joy. When I got the letter telling me that I had been awarded this, I took the view that it was really for the club and the sport in general.

“I've no idea who put me up for this. I thought it was a joke and someone was having me on, but I have to thank the club and all those involved in the sport for this.”

Despite being steeped in the history of Scottish motorcycle racing and a formidable fountain of knowledge on classic bikes and racing, Agnes has never had the inclination to strap on a helmet.

“I leave all that to the heroes who ride the bikes. I've never had the inclination to be a passenger or ride myself,” she says - although she drove a full-blown Mini Cooper as her main transport fairly vigorously until recently. And she's now swapped it for a classic Land Rover.

There's been no decision as yet as to who will present the BEM, or where. She may well be in line for a visit to Holyrood Palace and this Summer's Royal Garden Party. But what if it clashes with a race meeting? “I've already written my letter of apology,” joked Agnes.

And if you are wondering how to address Mrs Cadger at the next classic competition, she'll be happy with just Agnes.“I'm sure some of the competitors have called me a few other names over the years but there's no changing that,” she said.

The Cadgers have been swamped with cards and messages of congratulations from racers, friends and folk from far afield in the classic world.

The SACU would like to add their own special thanks to Agnes - and Bill - for the work they've done to promote the sport and support its continued growth and popularity.

Well done, Mrs Cadger BEM. We salute you.

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4 NEWSGet set for the ScottishIT remains a true test of man and machine Dabill had already secured victory in 2007 be more than bike-fit for the toughest of against the most rugged terrain of the and in the 2011 Centenary event. tough trials and the Scottish is recognised Scottish Highlands – it's time once again as an energy-sapping, gruelling, A formidable event in every sense of the for the Scottish Six Days Trial. competitive ride which demands skill, word, the Scottish covers some 600 miles

determination and confidence in equal Running for more than a century, this year's over the six-day period and requires no measures over difficult moorland between event was massively oversubscribed with fewer than 60 event officials and has 30 180 sections.the final 275 riders representing just a observed sections per day.

portion of those desperate to do the The parc ferme is the place to be of a The action is only matched by the scenery Scottish. Among the entrants once again - morning throughout the week, where the around Lochaber and the welcome reserved last years victor, the legendary seven-times bikes have been stored overnight, and from for those who travel to Fort William for the World Trials Champion, Dougie Lampkin, where the riders' set off. You can get a taste event. Recognised as the largest and most will be back to defend and add to his six of the action from Nevis Radio who famous of all trials events in Britain - and wins' in his lengthy career. broadcast live every morning with rider arguably a large part of the globe - it brings

interviews, updates and provide suggested That makes Dougie, pictured, the most in around £1.5 million in revenue to the spectator points along the routes.successful rider in the event's 102-year-old Highland community over the week.

history. Essentially this is the equivalent of the road The Clerk of the Course is Jeff Horne from racer's Isle of Man TT.Perth, a previous competitor, who has

served on the organising committee for the And you can also get a distinct feel for the past 20-years. event a bit earlier, when the previous

weekend to the event hosts the Pre-65 Following the retirement of Mairi Jenkins, Scottish 2 Day Trial at Kinlochleven. It's after a decade of sterling service to the also a magical weekend, with 180 riders organisers, the new Secretary is Catherine competing on machines made before 1965.Halley from Crieff, who is the wife of It's true to say that you can't really another former competitor, Gordon.complete your biking education until

Last year however, he faced stiff opposition Essentially the Scottish remains very muc a you've taken in the Scottish. Take the in a nail-biting final day, winning by the clubman's event at heart and despite the plunge this year and jump in. Theres much narrowest of margins in a tie-break prestige and esteem in which it's held more info and detail to be found at decision. He finally beat current British worldwide, the bulk of the entry remains www.ssdt.orgChampion, James Dabill, relegating him to very much amateur riders.' They require to the runner-up slot. Although runner-up,

By John Moffat

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Take a leap to win top spec back protectionTHE wedge-shaped Austin Princess tells you that our photograph was taken during the 1970s. What might not be so obvious is the fact that this was the first man-made jump, created for grand prix riders at this championship Scottish venue. The rider is Dennis McGarrie, but where is he?

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In the five-years since becoming blind, Stuart has been planning to climb aboard a bike. His mates and family have been helping him to fulfil his dream and collectively they've overcome a mountain of hurdles to prepare for an assault on the world record later this year.

“I've now got another bike,” he says proudly, courtesy Saltire Suzuki, in Edinburgh. It's a Hayabusa and it's pretty stock. We've got an intercom system whereby I'll be guided by my bike buddies all the way to 190mph.

“To be honest I think having eyesight makes you a bit lazy,” he says with a smile.

“My hearing is now pin sharp. In the car, once I know the road, I can feel where I am by the tyre noise, the vibration that I feel, and if you ride a bike, you already know how all that feels. I know I can do this.”

“We've tried it out with the help of a few pals. I know what I can do and if by doing this I can make just one blind person believe that they can do something they want to do, then it'll be worth it.”He's already got the bike and one or two sponsors helping him out with bike leathers and the intercom system but he needs other equipment.

“Sponsors that can help me raise money for a few charities like the Royal Institute For The Blind. Also Riders For Health, who provide the transport in countries where bikes can get medics and aid to the people quickly.”

“I also want to raise funds for the Joey Dunlop Foundation and Diabetes UK.” If you can help Stuart - in any way, you can contact him on his webpage at www.raspberryrippleracing.com

Blind, paralysed - and aiming for 190mphBlind, paralysed - and aiming for 190mphSTUART GUNN is not your average biker. For a start he's 100% blind and partially paralysed on his right-hand side.Yet he's determined to break the blind solo world land speed record, aiming for 190mph!

The “Flying Fifer” was heading home 10-years ago when he was involved in an accident with a van and ended up with his back broken in three-places. He survived and was looking forward to rebuilding his life when a series of seizures sent him into a coma. When he woke, he was completely blind.

“I don't see anything at all,” he told Motorcycle Sport Scotland. “No shadows, shades or anything. The trouble is that my eyes just don't connect with my brain at all. It was always hoped that one day they might just recover, but as time went on, that idea seems to have gone for good.”

Stuart, 39, almost immediately after leaving hospital decided, one way or the other, he was going to ride again. As his life was being rebuilt around him to cater for his disability and blindness with a carer, home aids, talking computer, he point blank refused to sell his beloved bikes - GSXR 1000, CBR 600 and Fireblade.“They kept me going. Just knowing they were still around and in fact, I used the CBR after the accident. I was still paralysed, but I got lifted on to it to ride it. Of course that stopped when I went blind.”

He says: “The hardest part was being blind and a passenger in a car after I came out of hospital. I felt useless and scared. I kept myself going by remembering the routes in my head. I'd ridden them and I could just about exactly tell where we were from the engine noise, the sound of the tyres and things like that.”

And that got him thinking that maybe there was a way he could ride again.

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Here comes the Roadrunner!Here comes the Roadrunner!NEWS 7

LEWIS ROLLO is a young man on a mission! “When he raced a 125 for the first time ever, he came first,” revealed his proud Dad. “The Aprilia is a heavier

Quite simply, he plans to be the best....and before you doubt his machine, but he's got the determination and guts to do natural ability, let's take a look at his career so far. the same thing all over again.”

Known as the Roadrunner he is 2012 British Superteens The Roadrunner only weighs a tad more than 125 Champion with a staggering 24 wins out of 28 races 7stone and has been sharpening up his fitness - and he only missed a podium place once and that to handle the weight of his new was because he opted for a British Superbikes round machine.instead.

He's also still spending his The record wins last year toppled the previous record- spare time at the minimoto holder with 16 wins who just happened to be Mr Casey circuit where organiser,Alan Stoner and incidentally, young Mr Rollo's hero. He also McIntosh, has been lifted the 125 Racer Of The Year, and coming third in mentoring him for the the Scottish Championship last year was no disgrace - past few years.since he also missed a few of the rounds.

Last week Lewis decided And for the third year in a row, he also collected all to spend a few hours on three Scottish Minimoto Championships. track and by the end

of the evening, he'd smashed the lap For 2013, he's been awarded his racing licence a little early record – again.in life, courtesy a special dispensation from the SACU.

We say early, because Lewis Rollo is only just 13!His Dad reckons last year's success would Dad, Barry, is justifiably proud of his boy. At the family home near

never have come about Haddington, he told MSS: “Lewis has undoubtedly got talent. A lot if it hadn't been for more than I even thought he might have when he started

Alan's input. “He puts his heart and soul Minimotos.”into helping the Minimoto kids.”

Recently, he was a guest of the Melville MC who gave him an achievement award. The following week, he was off down South to collect his brand-new 450 Aprilia.

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Happy as a sand boy!NEWS

READER Bill Brown from Milngavie who tells us “I am a member of the SCRMC - however I do not race but rather occasionally sprint my old Norton- so I have a link with the sport,” sent us his reminiscences of his father's racing.

On this, the Centenary year of the SACU my mind goes to the rather quiet seaside town of Saltcoats. It has long been a place where the population of Glasgow headed with bucket and spade for an ice cream, searching for fresh sea air and a paddle along the water's edge.

However it was the roar of exhausts and the whiff of racing oils that marked a June evening in 1937. My Uncle Jimmy Clark was then secretary of the long gone Greenock Motor Cycling permission from the Town Council but they probably thought Club who organised a sand race onthe beach and I inherited some imaginatively that anything which helped tourism must be good old photos from my late father who competed in the event on his for the town.350cc Norton. Still got his event medal!

It was certainly a popular event and attracted crowds and the club Seen here in white overalls and skilfully exiting a bend on his returned to the coastal beaches the following year. The riders Douglas is, I believe, Andy Marr whom I think owned a garage seemed to have been a mixture of the serious competitor and in nearby Ayr. The low centre of gravity seems to be put to good some club members out for a thrill. The 1930's was of course one use, aided I think by the huge rear sprocket. However I must add of our motorcycling golden times. It was also a great time for I worry about the chap bringing up the rear in his shirtsleeves! I clubs and I see the SACU is rising to the occasion of being 100!also think that our idea of safety standards today would rightly forbid such close viewing by the impressed holiday makers! These two in the lower photo are clearly in the' serious 'category

and I think the chap in front is probably Jimmy Valente who I suspect that it was the more well known sand races over in the owned a motorcycle shop (with his brother)on Glasgow's Great east at St Andrews which inspired the organisation of a west Western Road. The shop was still there in the late 1960's along coast alternative. Could the spur even have been the start of the with several other popular motorcycle dealers in that part of the Daytona Beach races the previous year? One cannot help but city. They look like they are both on overhead camshaft Norton's; dream of what might have been if Hitler had not changed the leading one with a sprint tank. everyone's plans. It seems maybe odd now that they got

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LAST year's sand race revival on Kirkcaldy Beach proved to be It's been almost eight decades since sand racing started, with both successful and popular - so much so, now it's back for Kirkcaldy's speed event an absolute must during the 1930s. good! Both amateurs and semi-pro riders' took part and the

promenade walls and beach were absolutely packed with The Kirkcaldy and District MC attracted thousands of spectators spectators.back to the beach with a mini race event on the foreshore last August. Both visitors and locals contributed to provide a It was for many a great day out and the highlight of the welcome boost that sent the tills ringing for the town's traders. summer season for town traders and the commercial

community.The club's Hugh Ward explained: “We had some shops saying they noticed takings were up by as much as 50%, which is After the war, the sand racing never really took off again. And pretty good. The obvious next move was to make the event the club were busy organising a Kirkcaldy Grand Prix in 1948. bigger and better.” As one of Scotland's busiest and biggest clubs KDMC are at

the forefront of innovation again.Hence on Saturday, May 18, you are invited to the 2013 Kirkcaldy Sand Races, with a full card of racing, featuring both Let's hope other seaside towns take note of what's been modern machinery and classics, along with loads of trade achieved here and hopefully we might see even more sand stands, stalls, demonstration events and all the fun of the fair on racing events making a comeback.the promenade.

It's another success story for KDMC who seem to have a knack for promoting bike sport, be it on the track or it seems, in the sand.

Beach beckons for East Coast racing revival

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The best fights backHAVE you ever debated who the best road racer of all time was. Or the best trials competitor? It's one of those questions that can keep a bar open all night.

But what about the greatest all-round competitor on two wheels?

It's a debate that was aired recently at a lunch attended by motorcycle racing celebrities past and present and duly reported on the webpages of Bikesportnews.com.

It seems the esteemed gathering threw up names such as Sammy Millar, Ron Langston, even Jean-Michel Bayle and Jean-Pierre Beltoise - but the name they finally settled on was Robbie Allan, a successful SSDT rider and a TT rider, who despite being over-60 also tackled the Paris-Dakar and was within two-days of the finish when he was forced to retire.

Many will know that SACU stalwart, Robbie, is currently fighting serious illness and won't be surprised to hear that he's as determined as ever to win this latest battle.

While undergoing treatment, he remains as busy as ever, promoting Scottish motorcycle sport and the SACU.

We all wish him the best for a successful recovery and hope he continues to collect accolades for a long time to come.

BSB champ goes for HD exposureTRIPLE BSB champ, Shakey Byrne, has crossed the great divide - he's bought a Harley Davidson!

And not just any HD. The committed bike fan has spent £10k on a customised 48 complete with 1970s style hard candy custom paint and mini ape hanger bars.

And he's not the only racer to commit to the cruiser US style. Knockhill's own British Touring Car Champion, Gordon Shedden's garage houses a cruiser - alongside his old Fireblade.

Wildcard a winner for McPhee OBAN rider John McPhee is busy practicing for the Moto3 season with his new team, Racing Team Germany.

The rider clinched a place on the Moto3 team after a set of stunning 'wildcard' appearances last season. And, after stepping into the seat vacated by the injured Alexis Masbou, for the last five rounds of the season with Caretta.

He'll be riding an FTR-Honda and is confident the experience of last season will stand him in good stead.

McPhee's career has been boosted by the Racing Steps Foundation who have supported and nurtured the young rider.

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11NEWSBook reveals beginnings ofScottish road racingKIRKCALDY and District Motor Club is building a picture The first road race in Scotland was held at Beveridge Park in archive to preserve the racing history that was made in the town's August 1948.Beveridge Park.

If you can help Jake, please contact him on Jake Drummond, who is working on a book for the club told [email protected]: “I'm looking for photographs from 1948 on to the late 1950s of Beveridge Park. Come to that, any photographs at all connected with the Kirkcaldy Club events. Sand racing, trials, scrambles, grasstrack and road racing would be good.

“All I need is a loan of any pictures, negatives or slides or a good scanned 400dpi copy forwarded to my address. I'll make mention of the photographer/supplier in any we use.”

KDMC is currently rebuilding its webpage but already has up an impressive collection of pictures covering forty years of road racing action at Beveridge Park, including this shot of Bob McIntyre riding a Matchless. Until the late 1980s Kirkcaldy was home to one of the top racing circuits in Scotland– hair-raising for both racers and spectators alike.

The club had approached the town council before the Second World War to use the local park for racing and were refused. Post-war they asked again and were given the opportunity to put on an event. In 1947 put on a show in Ravenscraig park including army stunt riders.

Bob McIntyre heading into the ‘Railway Dip’ on Cooper Bros. G45 Matchless,treading carefully but winning!A Hugh Rutherford photo from Harry Grant

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New on the forecourts this month…Back to the future with HondaIN 1976 the Wurzels were happy to have a brand new combine harvester. Barry Sheene was happy to be the world champion - and all I wanted was a bright yellow Honda 400/4 to make me happy.

As Meat Loaf famously sang sometime later, “two out of three ain't bad,” and almost 40-years on, the modern take on Honda's classic has arrived in the showroom. It's the CB1100. It is very retro and not just in appearance. As well as that distinctive four-into-one exhaust and unmistakeable tank, there's the old 18 inch Comstar mag wheels, complete with narrow tyres as opposed to today's fashion for never mind the quality, feel the width.

The engine is all-new however, Honda's first air-cooled 4 for several decades, yet it has apparently been designed to echo the characteristics of a 1970’s bike, right down to the exhaust note. With that comfy seating position, higher bars' and mid-controls, the ride is pretty much a 1970’s experience too.

There are those who bemoan the hi-tech, accessory-laden bikes of today - moan no more gents, the CB1100 is lacking in both these areas. The £9k asking price gets you quite simply a very superior bike from the 1970s and very little else, apart from maybe some lovely memories.

And see the 1970s show in HDHARLEY DAVIDSON is celebrating 110-years in production and nostalgia is all

around. Hence the 72 which is a shameless recreation of the decade that spawned the chopper and metalflake paint. The 1200cc Sportster model comes with this “Hard

Candy” paintjob and relatively small apehanger handlebars. It all adds up to an extreme custom look with a £9k price tag. For those who don't know, the Harley

Sportster is perhaps the nippiest of the range and well capable in the handling and performance department, provided you are not expecting sports bike thrills.

Small Ninja carries much powerTHE big sportsbike market is in serious decline. The appetite for smaller capacity sports bikes is on the up. Kawasaki's Ninja 300 fits neatly atop the current rush from most manufacturers to bring a 250cc to the showroom. Its 38BHP output puts it well within the new A2 licence, yet the absence of so many horses isn't all that apparent when all you want to do is scratch around country roads or command a brisk everyday commute. It's sporty looks and Ninja colour scheme look the biz, although it has to be said that it struggles slightly to make real motorway progress. At £4,799 however, the Ninja is incredibly good value for all the fun it offers. And there's some satisfaction in the fact that size-wise, it doesn't differ all that much from its bigger stablemates in the ZX range.

But bigger is better for Triumph TRIUMPH's 2013 Rocket 3 Roadster is big, in fact it's very big. However, even those

challenged in both height and muscle will find that despite increased power for 2013, actually it's a bit of a pussycat to ride. With a 2.3 litre engine, delivering 147 BHP, the Rocket is aptly-

named providing you can hang on to those wide bars for long enough to enjoy the ride.

Essentially this is a cruiser, with new mean street looks for 2013. The 29 inch seat height and snarling black exhausts add to the matte black paintjob to give a complete bad boy look, well-

worthy of the bad-ass Harley. However, being the world's biggest production bike in cubic capacity does have the drawback that the Rocket has a 29mpg fuel figure which is on a par

with the latest Bentley Continental GT. The price is almost £13k.

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Kisbee deal sweeter than winePEUGEOT provide the perfect little 50cc pit bike in the Kisbee RS and Sportline. Good for 100mpg, the Kisbee is currently up for grabs with a once-only price of £1,229 for a limited period. The little 4-stroke has 12 inch black alloys, a neat underseat storage area and front disc brake. It's lightweight at just 85kg and is a delight to handle. Anyone who has ridden the Peugeot range will understand the quality and strength of the Peugeot product. Great for beating the city traffic or just popping down to the shops. And at this price, cheap too!

Uniform choice from VenhillVENHILL is a name known to all bikers. The company has just announced an upgrade to its range. All brake, clutch and throttle cables will now be made to the featherlight spec, which

means the teflon-lined, top-end cables will be of a uniform spec. Available in a new range of colours, choice of fittings in aluminium or zinc-plated steel, they are the choice of champions

across a wide range of bike sports. You can download their latest catalogue at www.venhill.co.uk

Snap up this SharkSHARK make some rather stunning traditional race helmets. Here's something slightly different in the “Streetfighter,” which is actually an open face lid, with its own integrated pair of goggles and face guard. You only need one hand to push guard and goggles over the top, where it's held secure when you want to ride open face. Reverse the operation for the security of a full-face lid. It's just out this month, so supplies may be still in the pipeline, but check out http://www.shark-helmets.com/ for local dealers. The helmet costs £189.99

New look for the big BeemerBMW has taken five-years to bring the new R1200GS to completion. The old GS was the biggest-selling adventure bike in the world...ever ! In a lifespan of 30-years, more than 180,000 were sold worldwide. The all-new bike is a complete transition - with a slightly controversial new Boxer engine that's water-cooled, new chassis and looks that have turnedit from ugly duckling to brutally awesome.

Change does not come cheap. At £11,395 for the basic Enduro spec and a whopping £13,815 for Touring Equipment spec which also adds a semi active suspension set-up, the big Beemeris still the biggest investment you could make in two-wheeled transport. Initial feedback is that it's easier than ever, less weighty and very intuitive, especially on the rough stuff. As comfy as ever, it is very well equipped with rider aids. Full details at www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk

Alfa for bikersFOR a biker, this Alfa Romeo MiTo is a great buy at £21k. The Limited Edition

SBK Verde celebrates the World Superbike Championship, hence the SBK decals and racy bodykit. It's pretty nippy as well with its 1.4 turbo MultiAir engine. To

announce its launch, Alfa teamed up with Chris “The Stalker” Walker on a Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja to perform this little trick, known as “the undertaker” for

obvious reasons. While we don't advise you to try this at home, we can recommend the car. You can also watch the entire performance at

http://youtu.be/7TmOLMKyLNc. The little MiTo comes with a wealth of extras including race bodykit, special alloys and a stunning interior.

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Circuit boost for Project MotocrossPROJECT MOTOCROSS have got off to The hotly-debated issue ended with a a great New Year start with a track general consensus that the club was not established near Lochmaben. yet ready for the pressure of running a

major event at such an early stage. A few While work continues on the new track, members were of a mind that the club the committee have put together a small should “bite the bullet” and seek event schedule which kicks off with the assistance from other clubs with the opening round of the new club experience to carry them through the competition on June 9.The subsequent event.rounds will be held on August 11 and On September 7 and 8, the club will pay October 20. tribute to a local rider with the Willie

Edwards Memorial.Club chairman, Derek Faulds, is more than happy with the enthusiasm generated The new track is just a mile away from the by the club's new members. At their next seven-times Scottish champion's family general club meeting, on March 10, at the home. Billy Edwards, son of the Queens Hotel in Lockerbie, there will be motocross legend and a former Scottish an update on the track, a welcome for new champion himself, has donated a Winners members and more discussion on the Cup for the three-race event which is proposed race schedule. aimed at the modern day expert rider.

The Dumfries-based club have rejected All the details of this event are available the opportunity to host Round 5 of the on the Project Motocross Facebook page.SACU MotoX Championship.

KNOCKHILL have organised a 2013 Bike Trackday Club which offers both financial and edible benefits.

Just £49 for club membership would save you a massive £200 against the regular cost of a year-long trackday attendance.

And membership allows you to Fast Track through the sign-on procedures. It also provides for a free visor and exclusive helmet sticker.

But above all, you get EIGHT free bacon roll vouchers and five free coffee/tea/drink vouchers!

Still hungry? There's a free barbeque on the final trackday event.

Track Day...and Free Bacon Roll!

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FOR anyone who's not seen the movie, Over the page, you'll find a map of congratulated on your efforts at every On Any Sunday, and there are probably Scotland, complete with a few of the circuit en route. If you do it on any other few around, this 1971 semi-documentary many, many race circuits that existed in day, you'll need to take a photograph at absolutely sums up why we do it! those bygone days. You'll discover an 800 each stop to record your efforts. We'll even

mile circuit of Scotland, complete with fund a prize for the winning overall We spend our hard-earned on a bike - any some of the most beautiful biking routes photograph.kind of bike, which we race, strip apart, in the world. And circuits steeped in put back together and race again. And However and whenever you do it - there history, where if you pause for a second, when we're not riding, we're dreaming are rules. This is not a race and these are you just might catch a whiff of Castrol R about riding or watching others riding. no longer race tracks. Appreciate the or hear the faint burble of a Goldie on full

journey and respect the sport. You'll only throttle.Essentially we're all amateurs who turn do this once in your life and you want the professional on any day of the week Follow in the footsteps of Scotland's absolute best memories.which provides enough hours to get out champions and join up for the ride.on the bike. And that's essentially what Many of Scotland's sporting legends have Steve McQueen's great homage to the We've set aside September 6 - 9 for this already signed up for the journey. Our biker is all about. historic trip. You can make it alone or sponsor, Robert Burns, as a few will

with a group of friends. You don't even know, is more than your average From the 1930s to the 1960s tens of have to take the journey over that enthusiast. He's sponsored British thousands of working men - and women - weekend or in a single trip. By the end of Superbikes with his own team, signed up thought nothing of packing a tool bag, the road, you will have earned a Michael Lafferty, Dean Thomas and John stuffing a thermos and some sandwiches certificate and a very exclusive T-shirt. McGuinness and still competes himself into their pockets to ride to their nearest You will also have helped fund the work on a TZ 350 at European level racing.bike track. And all things being equal, of the MacMillan Nurses.

“I have been persuading a few friends to there was a good chance you could ride And you'll have experienced bits of join me on the event. And I know my the same bike back to work on Monday.Scotland you might never otherwise have friend Ian Simpson is keen and maybe

Things have got a bit more complicated seen. But most of all, you'll enjoy a blast, Brian Morrison, Niall Mackenzie and since then. 'Elf and Safety, pressure on capture the spirit and afterwards join in Jamie Whitham might even come, if he finances, and oh so much red tape have the craic with like-minded folks. can get away from the commentary box, combined to strangle such a simple sport. explained Robert.

If you do just one thing in 2013 to But that doesn't mean we can't celebrate celebrate such a momentous year - this is “But the main aim is to keep those days which is why, in our centenary the one thing you can and should do. Fill motorcycling alive. And it's a good run, in year, the SACU have put together The in an entry form, tell your friends, go by good company for a good cause.”Robert Burns Motorcycle Race Circuits bike, car or minibus, but just do it.

So get started on the entry form and don't Centenary Run. On September 6 - 9, you will be met and leave it too late.

On any Sunday... By Derek Stewart-Brown

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Fill in all of the above details and send with a cheque for £25 (Made payable to the SACU) and we will send you a Centenary Run pack. This will include your allocated number , the route details and all the info you will need to complete the Robert Burns Run, along with the general rules and regs.

You can also enter at www.sacu.co.uk

No matter if you are travelling by bike or any other transport, please act responsibly both en route and at the various venues. The circuit owners' have generously given their permission for this event to be held on their land. Follow the Countryside Code and do not leave gates open, discard litter or camp illegally.

The SACU website will be updated with news and info regarding the official event on Sept 6/9/2013. It's worth checking the site from time to time, before the official event. Remember you can still make the journey and complete the route on another date that's convenient, although access to some venues may be restricted - provided you have registered and provide photographic proof of completion. Full details will be included in the Centenary Run pack sent to you once you have completed a registration form and your payment has been accepted.

2013 Robert Burns Centenary Run

SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO: The Robert Burns Centenary Run, The SACU, 28 West Main St., Uphall, West Lothian EH52 5DW

Full Name:................................................................................

Address: ...................................................................................

Town/City:................................................................................

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Email Address: .........................................................................

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Three times World Trials Champion and former Bultaco factory rider, YrjoVesterinen, pictured, will be the guest of honour rider at this year's Highland Classic Two Day at Alvie Estate, Aviemore. The event grows year by year. The trial itself will be held on the weekend of 8/9th June and will be named "The Bultaco Edition" reflecting Vesty's links with the Spanish marque over many years.

Vesty will be riding a Bultaco at the event and may just be able to bring along one or two of his most famous bikes for display at

the venue. The trial has a hard and soft route to suit all riders and is open to ACU/SACU & MCUI licence holders, plus it is a UEM event so European riders with start release from their own FMN allows them to compete.

There will be a special award to the best performance by a rider mounted on a Bultaco this year too. Most classes are catered for in Pre65 (up to 1970 British); Twinshock and specials. No mono-shock bikes are allowed to compete.

For downloads visit the Inverness & District website www.idmcc.co.uk

Vesterinen headlines Highland Classic

SPRING must be on its way as it's time to announce the 2013 Bob McIntyre Two Day Classic Road Races.

East Fortune is the venue, adjacent to the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian. And the date is June 22/23, which clashes with nothing major in the grand scheme of things, therefore a full card and a huge turnout is expected for this legendary event.

New to this year's racing are a couple of races for Post Classic Bikes. There will be the usual 250, 350, 500, Unlimited and Sidecar, with a class for the big wheel outfits and as there are no fuel restrictions, British Historic Machines are eligible.

That might suggest an appearance by Mervyn Stratford on his incredible pre-war 250 Rudge - and a hard time for the 1960s race bikes. And it's hoped the event will attract more British Historic regulars.

The guest of honour this year is Irish Road Racing legend, Ray McCulloch, winner of the 1971 Ulster Grand Prix.

The regs should be available early in March from Club Secretary, Agnes Cadger BEM, at Cronk-ny-Mona, Caddell Farm, Saltcoats, KA21 6NE and to download @ classicmcs.blogspot.co.uk

June Date for The Bob McIntyre

CLUB NEWS

WANT to tell bike fans in Scotland what's going on in your sport? We want to hear. Send all your club results, news and gossip to the SACU at this address: [email protected].

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COME and ride with us at Scottish So why not get that old bike out of Classic Racing Motorcycle Club. the shed and have some fun. For We are a group of friendly further details please contact enthusiasts who pride ourselves on Scrambles secretary Creena who the standard of organisation of our will provide you with all the events. We have classes for a large information you need, or come variety of machinery from Pre along to one of the meetings and 1960 through to early 1980's see first-hand how good it is.Twinshocks, together with a large range of rider abilities from the You can also get a chance to see super competitive to those who just these bikes in action at the Great want to enjoy their old machines. Scottish Bike Show at Lanark on

May 11 & 12.There is a club championship running throughout the season, Dates for 2013: using some of the best tracks you'll March 24 , Forfar. find anywhere, with our showpiece April 1, Dunoon.event being the Thornhill Classic May 26, Galashiels.Scramble, near Dumfries on the July 7, Thornhill.first weekend in July, which July 21, Gorebridge.attracts riders from all over Britain. August 4, Fife.

September 1, Hume.We run machine age related races October 6, Whitekirk. followed by rider age related races together with a Twinshock class, For further info call Creena on with everyone assured of plenty of 01875 822195 or check the website riding throughout the day. www.classicscramble.com.

Get a taste of some classic action

Pictures by Lisa Robertson

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THE premier round of the ACU British Enduro Championship kicks off this Easter Weekend, courtesy the Elgin Endurance Club. The Elgin club will be hosting the opening round of the British Championship on March 30/31.

For the opening round, the club have come up with 33 miles of stunning trail from the Lossiemouth Forest and a timed special test within the 16 miles of forest, via six miles of roadwork, and finally Birkenhill Wood with a second special test of four miles duration.

Stunning scenery and a holiday weekend will combine to make the event one of the highlights of the Enduro season.

However, the organisers have asked us to point out that contrary to what you might have read elsewhere - Dates and times are confirmed as follows: 29th - Scrutineering/Signing On from 10.00 to 18.00. For the 30th: Start 10.00 and Finish 17.00.

And the same times for the 31st. The full regs and an entry form are available on the club's website at www.elginenduranceclub.com

In the meantime, the New Year produced an excellent Hare and Hounds, with Fraser Norrie, pictured, the only rider in the expert class to finish on 14 laps, ahead of the game by almost a minute. See table below for full results.

Results

Elgin kicks off ACU Enduro seasonElgin kicks off ACU Enduro season

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Expert 205 Frazer Norrie 14 3 11 13 1stExpert 222 Jamie George 13 3 8 24 2ndExpert 1 Drew Harvey 12 3 5 10 3rd

Over 40’s 20 Derek Little 13 3 12 1 1stOver 40’s 41 Gavin Johnston 12 3 0 44 2ndOver 40’s 25 James Harvey 12 3 5 11 3rd

Clubman 4 Duncan Norrie 12 3 7 45 1stClubman 46 Ross Hamilton 12 3 11 30 2ndClubman 49 Sean Henderson 11 3 0 14 3rd

Clubman B 152 Bill Bruce 11 3 13 3 1stClubman B 8 James Barrack 11 3 13 38 2ndClubman B 110 Allan Milligan 11 3 13 54 3rd

Sportsman 104 Gazza Stephen 11 3 3 51 1stSportsman 213 Duncan Wright 10 3 1 24 2ndSportsman 156 Ewan Findlay 10 3 2 56 3rd

For 2013 the SCRMC Trials Championship will be run over eight rounds with the best six scores to count towards the Club Championship.

Provisional Trials Dates are as follows: March 24, Killearn.April 14, Balfron.April 28, Rigside.June 30, Abington.July 6, Thornhill.August 11, Bonhill.September 15, Trials Academy Dunlop.October 13, Kilbirnie.

Contact Trials Secretary Alan Scott on 01506-412822 or Graham Miller on 07887-550792 for Trials Machine Eligibility

Class Riders Number Riders Name Laps Hrs Mm Sec Position

2013 SCRMC Trials

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NEWS

IN the motocross world, Kilmartin is and Motocross news that following week. farmer Mr Brechin, has been working synonymous with two British The same day, Russian Gennady Moiseev with the organisers to re-create the track Championships in 76 and 77 - along with took the overall win, with Belgium's as was.many great senior and junior Harry Everts runner-up. Third-placed was

Back then it cost just £13,500 to put on championship weekends. Neil Hudson.the event, which is a pittance against

However fondest memories among them It was an impressive field - Hakan today's costs. Those who turn up on the all are reserved for the Motocross Grand Carlqvist, Jaroslav Falta, Torio Suzuki, day won't just get the chance to share the Prix - a 250cc world championship round Patrick Boniface, Rob Hooper, Andy memories. They can also pick up an on June 18, 1978. Robertson and Pete Mathia. Scotland was original race day programme to purchase,

represented by Vic Allan and Gordon along with a commemorative T-shirt and That was 35-years-ago and it was an Phillip. pendant.inspiring event, run by Mid Argyll MC, in conjunction with the SACU and driven by There was sadness at Willy Baur's horrific Pictures by TMX show a copy of the Robbie and Margaret Allan. crash, which left him paralysed from the original programme and Margaret and

waist down. Willy is a regular visitor to Robbie Allan, Margaret Munro from the Now there is to be a Kilmartin Grand Prix the UK still and there's the hope that he BBC and riders, Gennady Moiseev, Harry Remembered event at the track at Castle too can attend the reunion. Everts and Neil Hudson at the 1978 show.Park, on Sunday, June 23. With a plan to show the TV highlights from 78, followed It promises to be not just a star-studded by a walk in the company of Vic Allan, event - but a busy one too. The Facebook the many-times British champ, brother page that was launched just a few weeks Robbie, and a few other riders around the ago - Kilmartin Grand Prix Remembered re-created original course, marked out as 1978 - 2013 has had almost 3,000 hits and it was back in the day. local sponsors, McLeod Homes, have

organised a pair of giant marquees, power It's as close as you will ever get to and toilets to cater for the event.actually taking those massive, flat-out jumps into the sky, before plunging over What's not possible is any racing for real - 100ft down a near vertical, grassy cliff a historic castle, arable crops and a face - an image made famous by Swede Historic Scotland site means a total Torlief Hansen on the front page of Trials recreation would be impossible. However,

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Bruce Birnie celebrates the championship at the final race meeting of the

year at East Fortune.Picture by Sylvia

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HD need your clothes, and they'll say pleaseHarley Davidson in Edinburgh and Glasgow need your clothes!

As we all know, bikers, especially HD riders are slaves to fashion. Therefore it’s only right that last year's gear should go to a good cause. Edinburgh and Glasgow are part of a UK-wide network which is giving unwanted garments to the Salvation Army. So if you've got a pile of clothing that includes jeans, jumpers, worn leather jackets and even an old helmet, drop them into the specially marked clothing donation boxes in the showrooms.

Help Knockhill celebrate the Big 40SCOTLAND'S national motorsport centre needs your help to decorate the clubhouse.

But don't worry, you don't need a paintbrush. The circuit clubhouse is being given a makeover to illustrate the last 40 years. And despite the mountains of memorabilia they have accumulated over the past four decades, you could still help.

The idea is to dedicate each wall frame in the clubhouse to a particular decade - from the 1970s right through to the present day.

If you have a photograph or image that you think illustrates a particular decade, or even a piece of memorabilia such as a T-shirt or a sticker, piece of bike or car, then the Knockhill Media Team would like to hear from you.

Even if you don't have the photograph and can only recall where you spotted it, they would love to hear from you.

One man who is currently having his memory banks drained is Knockhill's Ian Forrest. He's been at the circuit since Day One and has rarely missed a day at Knockhill, never mind a major event. If you can help, you can reach the team at [email protected]

Centenary dinner dates to rememberTHIS year's SACU Centenary Dinner will be held at the Motherwell Civic Centre.

The star-studded event will take place on Saturday, November 23.The annual presentation of prizes will take place the following day, Sunday, November 24. The organising committee are in the process of securing special guests and celebrities from the world of motorcycling and motorsport, but won't be announcing any definite names until later in the Summer.

Note the dates in your diary now, to avoid disappointment.

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Dream bike for a legend

Countdown to Kelso

RACING legend, Niall Mackenzie, has finally managed to buy his dream bike.

The Scots champ has invested in a mint Yamaha 350LC.He bought the blue and white original classic early in the New Year and reckons it's perfect.

“I've finally managed to bag my dream bike,” he told his Twitter followers “and it didn't cost me a lot of Scottish £££s.”

THIS year's Kelso Bikefest will be held on July 6/7. The extravaganza of music, bikes, and all-round entertainment will be held once again at the Borders Union Showground, with camping available for those that book early.

Kelso is a festival where the emphasis is on the entertainment. Live music, bars and a bike show contribute to the British Motorcyclists Federation-run event being one of the highlights of the Summer in the Borders.

A weekend ticket which includes camping is £30 (with prior booking you can save £10) and a day pass costing £10 or £7 for non-members booking in advance. Full details at www.thebmfshow.co.uk

More Beemer fun days

Celebrate with Saltire

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BMW Motorrad's Demo Days at St Mary's Loch are to be extended. The success of previous events at the Glen Cafe on the A708 has prompted Motorrad Central to announce a series of dates, starting on April 20.

All you have to do is take both parts of your licence down to the cafe on the day and enjoy a demo ride or two on the latest range of BMW bikes - including the amazing new R1200 GS, which features on the product pages of this edition of MSS.

The popular bikers' meeting place at St Mary's Loch also provides some of the best biking roads in the Borders. And if you've never been, it's a great place to stop on a Sunday ride. Two further demo days are planned for Saturday, May 11 and Saturday, June 8.

SALTIRE Suzuki on Edinburgh's Gorgie Road is celebrating its seventh birthday later this month.

The city dealership is hosting an open day on March 30, with a few added attractions to mark the event

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Lanark show promises bigger and betterSCOTLAND'S other big bike show takes place on May 11/12 this year at the Lanark Agricultural Centre.

It is, of course, The Carole Nash sponsored Great Scottish Bike Show, which promises to rival this year's event at Ingliston.

As well as the best in modern machines available, the Lanark show will showcase some incredible classic bikes from all over the UK.

This year's guests of honour are racing legends, Bill and Ian Simpson, along with a host of other celebrities from motorcycle sport's various disciplines.

The attractions include Danny Butler's stunt bikes, the Extreme Wheelie Machine, and the legendary Wall of Death.

With a classic scrambles competition on a specially prepared circuit and mini quad racing for kids along with demonstrations from Vertical Trix, the show really does offer up something for every genre of biker and the family.

The list of exhibitors and trade stands has grown from last year, with a veritable village of stands both inside and outside.

Tickets are now available at a very reasonable £7, or £8 on the days of the show. You can order your tickets via the Hotline on 01507 529529 or check out more details at www.classicbikeshows.com

Top TT chat with stars of the roadFORMER Top Gear presenter, Steve Berry, is hosting a night with TT champions, Ian Hutchinson and Nick Jefferies in Glenrothes.

Between them, Hutchy and Nick have won the Isle of Man TT on eight occasions, with a total of 23 podium places to their credits.

Currently on a UK tour, the pair has teamed up with commentator and TV presenter, Steve Berry to provide an evening of bike talk at the town's Rothes Halls on March 14.

With the help of some stunning video and photo montages, the pair provides a fascinating insight into the world's greatest festival of road racing. With their unique insight into the racing, they spice up the facts with some amazing tales of hair-raising experiences and dish the dirt on some of motorcycle road racing's greatest characters.

Berry himself is a walking encyclopaedia on the TT and facts and figures about this historic annual extravaganza trip off the tongue.

“Let's Talk Bike” is a great evening and probably the next best thing to joining the thousands of bikers who travel to Douglas on the Isle of Man every year.

At £15 per head, it's an ideal night out for any biker - and even if you don't ride, you'll find plenty of entertainment provided by this trio. Tickets can be booked via the website at www.onfife.com

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

THOUSANDS of bikers in Scotland see this magazine. If you'd like your business to be seen in this business directory

call Robbie Allan on 07743 455217

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THOUSANDS of bikers in Scotland see this magazine. If you'd like your business to be seen in this business directory

call Robbie Allan on 07743 455217

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The Scottish Auto Cycle Union Motocross; Trials; Racing; Quad Racing (SACU) is the recognised and Enduro are elected from the governing body for motorcycle membership of our affiliated clubs on an sport in Scotland, made up of annual basis, normally up to a three year affiliated sporting motorcycle term at the Annual General Meeting clubs. In effect it is a union of (AGM), held in February each year. Also Scottish Motorcycle sporting clubs. the SACU company accounts are If you are a member of an affiliated distributed to member club delegates at club, then you too are effectively the AGM.part of the Scottish ACU.

All the discipline committee members It adopts the Handbook and are volunteers, they receive no fees or National Sporting Code of the Auto salaries for their attendance at events Cycle Union annually, which it has other than modest travelling expenses, had links with for nearly 100 years. which they can choose to claim or indeed The ACU is the governing body for donate back to their discipline fund.all types of motorcycle sport in the United Kingdom and is recognised Likewise, the chairperson of each and part of the FIM (Federation discipline committee is also a member of International Motocycleste). the SACU Management Committee

(Board of Directors); again this is a Some of the ACU rules are voluntary position. No SACU director is modified to suit the specific needs paid fees or a salary and all these people of the various motorcycle sports in are involved for the enjoyment and the territory of Scotland. promotion of their chosen motorcycle

sport. Thus each sporting element of Motorcycle Sport in Scotland is These modifications are issued represented on the main SACU e a c h y e a r a f t e r c a r e f u l Management Committee.consideration by the various

s p o r t i n g c o m m i t t e e s . T h e individual sporting rules are The SACU employ three administration available as a download from the members of staff, these are salaried SACU website. positions and they are accountable to the

SACU Management Committee.The individual motorcycle sports are controlled and monitored by For full details of who does what at the w h a t i s c a l l e d " S p o r t i n g SACU please refer to the Organisation Disciplines" in the case of the Chart, available as a download from the SACU, the sporting committees for SACU website.

What is and who are the SACU Management and Organisation?

Take a minute…Arty Fisher - Many speedway fans will remember Arty Fisher, who sadly passed away at the start of the year.

He was a junior rider for the Edinburgh Monarchs during the late 1950s and into the 1960s. However he was better known to the majority as an accomplished speedway mechanic whose wisdom and knowledge was shared with many riders, among the Monarchs and other teams.

Aged 83, he had also been machine examiner on race nights at Powderhall and at Old Meadowbank stadiums. He was laid to rest in Currie Cemetery.

Dave Storry 1937 – 2013 - Dave died in Newcastle Hospital on 11 January after a short illness.

During his motorcycle sport career he competed in trials and scrambles before turning to road racing in his 40's. He quickly established himself as a front runner in classic competitions becoming Scottish and North East Champion on a number of occasions. Dave loved competing in the Isle of Man and Manx GP and had many successes there as well as being a member of the Scottish Classic Racing Club team winning the Gwen Crellin Trophy with Brian Richards and Robbie Allan.

Dave is survived by his wife Wendy, son Paul, daughter Nicola and grandchildren.

Robin Daykin - On the 5 December Robin peacefully pulled into the paddock in the sky. He and his wife Annette were so popular everywhere they went both in racing their sidecar and in everyday life. He was a true gentleman racer, a loving husband and a family man.

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Ducati extends Knockhill datesDUCATI Glasgow has extended its impressive list of tracknights for 2013.

The season opens on Friday, April 19, with two-hours of tracktime at Knockhill, kicking off at 6pm. However, you have to arrive at 5.30pm for riders' briefing and sign-on. The monthly nights continue right through to September, with two dates in July.

In July and August, riders will have the opportunity to try Knockhill's“reverse direction” taking the other way round the national circuit.

The Ducati tracknights are an incredibly valuable experience for discerning owners of the Italian marque, with professional assistance provided by the Glasgow team on both the technical and practical aspects of riding on track.

The full list of details and dates are available at and you'll find the staff always willing to answer your questions if you give them a call on 0141 333 4998.

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