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Intro DTRA 2015 Round Four Twin Picks DTRA 2015 Round Five Johnny Lewis Pete Boast’s Five Tips DTRA 2015 Round Six Rick Bearcroft Kids of the DTRA DTRA 2015 Round Seven DTRA 2015 Final Results Photographer’s Profile – Leon Foggitt 20 Questions – Gary Inman DTRA Gallery Parting Shot
DTRA Magazine Issue #03 Grand Fromage: Anthony Brown Editor: Ian Osborne Design: Ian Roxburgh Photographers: Ian Roxburgh, Ian Osborne Contributors: Anthony Brown, Anna Butler, Peter Boast, Leon Foggitt Race poster designer: Ryan Quickfall Race cat: Felix
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ON THE COVER: Oliver Brindley #24 and Aidan Collins #90 racing for the Pro Class title at the final round at Rye House CONTENTS: Gettin’ in the blue groove at Norfolk Arena, Kings Lynn PHOTOS: IAN ROXBURGH
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INTRO I can’t believe the 2015 DTRA flat track season is over already. It has been an amazing year where the racing has been more competitive than ever regardless of the class. We have seen the race action get closer with each round before our conclusion at Rye House where our season champions were crowned. It was pleasing to see many new faces come and join the DTRA family including those from Belgium, France and Germany, who regularly made the trip across the pond. After a brilliant season it was great to see so many of you at the awards ceremony and practice day with Johnny Lewis. I hope you all enjoyed meeting him and the advice he offered. I’d like to finish with a massive thank you to our sponsors, our hard working volunteers and all of you who have made the 2015 DTRA race season so special. We are already looking forward to 2016 with a few tricks up our sleeves, a new venue or two and more top flat track action. See you all next season. Anthony Brown
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THE THUNDERBIKE BOYS GET UNDER WAY PHOTO: IAN OSBORNE
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July 17/18, Norfolk Arena, Kings Lynn
Round four of the 2015 DTRA race series took place alongside Sideburn’s Dirt Quake lV event at the Norfolk Arena speedway circuit. The event produced the best weekend of flat track racing witnessed so far this season thanks to good weather, a carnival atmosphere and a quality track that made for fast and honest racing.
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Pro Class
All the key riders, along with road race star and TV celebrity Guy Martin, lined up for the Pro Class final that took place under a floodlit track on the Friday evening. It was Tom Neave who got the holeshot and blasted out of turn one in front. Series leader Aidan Collins moved into second with Tim Neave third. Tom managed to put a little distance into his chasers while brother Tim was looking for every gap to pass Collins. Behind the lead three, Oliver Brindley and Alan Birtwistle who’ve had consistently good results throughout the season, were putting on a fine display racing in fourth and fifth. The top three places remained the same with Tom Neave delivering a textbook performance to cross the line for the win. Collins rode a smart race holding his line for second with Tim Neave third.
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Thunderbike Class
The Thunderbike Class was closely fought as Dave Chadburn and Neil Martin led the way. Behind, George Pickering who was in third, turned things up when he went up the inside of Martin to move into second. Pickering kept the pressure on passing Chadburn in the last lap to take the win. Chadburn had to settle for second with Martin third.
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GEORGE PICKERING #38
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Restricted Class
Gary Birtwistle was on fire in the Restricted Class when he took the lead and never looked back as he rode to a well-deserved win. Behind, the battle for second saw Ross Herrod and Alexz Wigg duking it out. On this occasion Wigg edged out Herrod to take second.
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The Rookie Class, which took place on Saturday morning under blue skies, saw Sean Kelly get a great start and move into an early lead. Behind, Jeremy Skipp and Philip Gerrard were battling it out for second and third. Kelly raced well to take the win with Gerrard moving into second, leaving Skipp to round out the podium.
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Vintage Class
Once again the Vintage Class provided some top notch racing with Anthony Brown getting the holeshot closely followed by Frank Chatokhine. The Frenchman, who had been racing consistently well all evening, managed to pass Brown and pull away for the win. Brown held strong for second with Derek Brindley moving through the field for third. At this round of the DTRA race series there were no Youth Class or Minibike Class races because of the Dirt Quake event that took place over the weekend.
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Day job? Barrister. Years racing? Two. Why did you start dirt track riding? Guy Sutherland got me started on dirt track. We met 3000 feet up Glyder Fawr walking in Snowdonia. As we came down the mountain the subject of motorbikes came up and by the time we’d arrived at sea level Guy had convinced me to watch the racing the following season. I was his “pit bitch” for two seasons before he’d nagged me enough to give it a go on his CRF. That was it. I was totally addicted. What aspect of the racing do you enjoy the most? Firstly, the racing itself and the tense anticipation as the green light comes on and 12 riders open it up. I love the intense concentration during a race and the fact that everyone is racing at their personal limit, regardless of what that is. I love all the different tracks and different approaches required. It’s an amazing adrenaline buzz and super addictive. Secondly, I like the mix of people from all backgrounds and occupations, but everyone has the same mindset and attitude. It’s an amazing, fun and friendly place to be. Best result? Second in a heat at Scunthorpe in 2014 Worst crash? The worst was at King’s Lynn in 2014. I was in second and got a bit carried away with my newly found but short-lived moment of brilliance. I decided I could pass the leader but a big handful of throttle left the bike and I spinning on the floor. I had a sprained ankle and some colourful bruising on my shoulder and elbow.
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Guy Sutherland and Norm Joss are track racing. Sutherland, who was come along and watch before getting travels to the all the DTRA events an a top racer who came second in the the Vintage Class on his Co-Built bike with eyes on taking up racing in the the pair epitomise what the spor friendliest and most approac
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Who’s your biggest influence? By a big margin it’s Guy Sutherland. He brought me into the sport, sorts my bike issues and has given me the encouragement and confidence to believe I can keep improving. Plus Anthony Brown, Geoff Cain, Alan Birtwistle, Derek and Oliver Brindley, and Leah Tokelove because of her encouraging words and ever-present smile. What do you aspire to achieve in the sport? To continue deriving the enormous amount of pleasure I get from being part of it all and at least one visit to the podium. Plus riding in the Vintage Class and grabbing a podium or two. What’s your craziest travelling experience? I’d just passed my bike test and knew nothing about bikes. A week later I bought a GS 650 and on a whim decided to ride to Paris to see friends. I had no idea that knobbly tyres weren’t best suited to three hours on the motorway at 80mph, or that a pair of Levis and textile jacket wouldn’t keep me warm in minus two degrees Celsius. I was so cold I had to stop at every service station for hot food and drink to avoid dying of hypothermia. I think I had early stages of frostbite in my thighs Pre-race ritual? Sitting on my own going through everything in my mind that Pete Boast and Oliver Brindley tried to teach me at the race school. Eating a banana and drinking some water. What do you do outside of the sport? Other than occasionally working, I am a regular taxi driver to my post-university daughter, who’s now a teacher. Mr Sutherland has lured me into the world of triathlon and I also like trail riding on my KTM 400.
like brothers when it comes to flat already racing, encouraged Joss to him on a bike. This dynamic duo now nd set up shop together. Sutherland is Thunderbike Class in 2014 and won e in 2015. Joss is an aspiring Rookie e Vintage Class. On and off the track rt is all about, and are two of the chable racers on the circuit.
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Day Job? Pilot for that orange airline. Years racing? Six. Why did you start dirt track riding? I saw a quarter page article in Bike magazine and immediately booked on to Pete Boast’s race school at Rye House. I was hooked instantly and bought a bike from Stuart Avery. I did my first race at Stoke Speedway and loved it. I’d been doing a lot of track days up until then but this was something else. I’ve only done a couple of track days since. What aspect of the racing do you enjoy most? I’d have to say I enjoy the craic most. The people involved in the DTRA are super friendly and I’ve made some great friends. It’s as much a social event as a race meeting, and inclusive and accessible to anyone who wants a go. I was made to feel very welcome when I started. Then there’s the racing, which is competitive at every level. And I love the bikes. Best result? Second overall in the Thunderbike Class last year and first in the Vintage Class this year. Worst crash? This year in the Thunderbike final at Peterborough. I had a front row start and was running second behind George Pickering. A sensible person might have been happy with second place, especially behind George. I decided to defend it from those behind but I was close to George and tried to keep up. I can’t remember if it was the front or the rear of the bike I lost going into turn one. It was probably both ends but I do remember the track felt hard. This resulted was an injured AC joint in my shoulder. Biggest influence? In my head I’m Steve McQueen but I can’t help admiring Valentino Rossi. I like his personality, the way he analyses a race and bides his time before making his move. Best of all I like his postrace interviews. Is that man ever less than 100 per cent happy?
#97 GUY SUTHERLAND What do you aspire to achieve in the sport? I’d like to win a Thunderbike Class championship but that’s a tall order. I guess we all want to win. That’s racing. Equally as important I’d like to stay as injury-free as possible and carry on racing until I can’t. Craziest travelling experience? The year I finished university. I spent six weeks travelling around Europe with two friends in my mate’s 1973 Ford Cortina. It was a two-litre mark 3 in Daytona yellow. Only old farts will remember these. Sadly, most are rusty scrapyard relics now. That car was a shed. It had the noisiest camshaft ever and only had three days of MOT remaining when we left England. What I liked was there wasn’t a plan - we just went. We expected to just dump the car and catch the train home when it gave up, but it got us as far as Athens, and back home via the former Yugoslavia. We either slept in the car or in a tent. We couldn’t afford anything else. My lasting memory is waking up parked outside the Colosseum in Rome at 9am after arriving at 3am in the morning. I remember having a shave in a bowl of water on the bonnet as people were going to work. Pre-race ritual? I spend too much time checking I'm in the correct gear ever since I accidentally started in first. I pulled a wheelie off the line at Rye House and almost crashed. I also keep checking my gearbox and I often forget to turn my fuel taps on. And I also always count to nine but that's more OCD than a ritual. What do you do outside of the sport? Three years ago I was struggling to get in my leathers so I started swimming. I met some people at the pool, bought a bike and started running. Now I'm doing triathlon races with Norm. I’m never going to win but I can get into my leathers. D
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August 8, Amman Valley Trotting Track, Wales Round five of the 2015 DTRA race series moved west to Wales to the Amman Valley half-mile trotting track in Dyfed. With the sun shining, a longer than usual circuit that produced highspeed racing and the deep cushioned surface made for an incredible event.
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ONE OF THE ROOKIE HEAT RACES GETS UNDER WAY ON SUNNY SATURDAY PHOTO: IAN ROXBURGH
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AIDAN COLLINS #90, FRANCESCO CECCHINI #10 AND OLIVER BRINDLEY #24 FIGHT IT OUT IN THE FIRST CORNER PHOTO: IAN OSBORNE
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PRO CLASS The Pro Class final saw Aidan Collins and Oliver Brindley get the jump on their competition as they moved ahead going into the first corner. Then Brindley pulled away in dominant fashion and the 16-year-old delivered a lesson in flat track racing as he opened a huge gap on his way to a classy win. Behind, Collins remained in second while the battle for third saw Italy’s Francesco Cecchini and Alan Birtwistle duking it out. Cecchini passed the Brit to move into third and started to close the gap on Collins. The Italian kept it wide open to catch and pass Collins for a welldeserved second place finish. Collins held strong for third.
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THUNDERBIKE CLASS The Thunderbike Class saw a fierce first turn battle as George Pickering, Ross Herod, Guy Sutherland and Geoff Cain fought for position. Pickering showed his skill as he moved into the lead and took a convincing victory. Sutherland rode well for second with Herod looking like he was about take third only to have his podium spot snatched on the line by Cain.
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RESTRICTED CLASS In the Restricted Class it was the familiar face of Gary Birtwistle who moved to the front alongside Alexz Wigg. The two produced some quality racing throughout, but it was Wigg who stole the show leaving Birtwistle to settle for second. Tom Boothamos had a solid race to finish third.
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ALEXZ WIGG #25 SHOWING HIS GLOVE TO GARY BIRTWISTLE #120 ON THEIR WAY TO THE FINISH LINE PHOTO: IAN ROXBURGH
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ROOKIE CLASS The Rookie Class saw Sean Kelly racing in dominant fashion. He moved into the lead ahead of Jeremy Skip who blew his chances after he lost it before the end of lap one. Kelly took advantage of the situation to take the win by nearly half of a lap with Philip Gerrard second and Andrew Smith third.
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VINTAGE CLASS The Vintage Class saw Guy Sutherland and Anthony Brown race into the first corner together. As Brown rode wide Sutherland saw the gap and cut underneath to move into the lead. He roared ahead with Brown in hot pursuit. The pair opened a large gap on their competition finishing one-two with local racer Guto Llewellyn riding well to snatch third.
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YOUTH CLASS The Youth Senior Class saw Toby Hales get a superb start to move into the lead. Skye Adams chased hard in second with Jordan-Lee Miller in third. Hales pulled away for the win while Adams held her line for second with Miller grabbing third. Storm Stacy was on fire in the Youth Intermediate Class as he rode to victory. Joe Burden rode well for second with Kier Armstrong third. The Youth Junior Class saw Leon Collier take the win.
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MINIBIKE CLASS Once again 17-year-old Leah Tokelove owned the Minibike Class. She pulled away on the second straight and never looked back until she took the checkered flag. Martin H端ning rode well for second with Alfie Collett rounding out he podium.
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Johnny Lewis originally from Pennsylvania, USA grew up racing flat track before moving into a successful Super Moto career as a teenager. He returned to flat track racing in 2009 but didn’t achieve what he would have liked. In 2015 he gained a new sponsor set-up with the Factory Ducati/Lloyd Brothers where he had a successful year including a fourth place finish at the X-Games where flat track was included for the first time. The 26-year old also started his own riding school 10 Training in Florida to help others in the sport. We managed to grab a few words with the all round good guy when he recently visited the UK for the DTRA awards ceremony and practice day. PHOTO: IAN OSBORNE
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Tell us about Jonny Lewis growing up? I started racing when I was six. My dad, who didn’t have any background in motorcycles, took me to a motocross race. The next race was a TT. We didn’t know the difference between a TT and a motocross back then. After this we went to a short track race and connected with people in the sport. What sort of kid were you? I was happy to race motorcycles and have fun. I think my dad was more competitive than I was. Sometimes he was a little serious because he’d spent the money so I could race. It was nice to be pushed but at the same time it would have been good to play more. Our area had lots of good riders, who were a little older, so it helped push me. By the time I was 12 I was racing in the expert class against older and more experienced riders. Did you do any other sports as a kid? I started out riding horses when I was three. Then I played soccer and that lasted until I got into motorcycles. How did things progress in your motorcycle racing? I went through the ranks as a kid and each year I would go to the amateur nationals. Each year I got a little better and in the last year of racing as an amateur at 14 I won all three of my classes and won the prestigious Horizon award.
How did you end up riding Super Moto after this? I was associated with KTM when I got the offer to go and test with them to ride Super Moto. How much of a change was this from the riding you were doing? It was a huge change. I went from racing as an amateur with my father looking after me to racing with a team. I was then racing people like Jeff Ward Micky Diamond, Doug Henry and all the top riders of that time. It was neat to go to this level. It felt more prestigious than flat track because of the people I was racing against. How hard was it trying to cut it as a young kid against the older legends? It was a massive learning curve. Back then if I knew what I know now it would have been even better. I’d crash bikes and not make the main event trying so hard. I was a typical young kid and stupid stuff would happen like when I broke my hand the day before a race. Despite the stupid stuff the first three years were all progression. I wasn’t at the top but constantly learning and all the top guys would help me out. Were you travelling all over the US at this point? I was and ended up home schooling from ninth grade because of my crazy schedule. I ended up living in Wisconsin where the team was based. I only earned a little money so rather than fly I’d save money by driving a semi to each race. It was neat to experience driving across the country as a youngster. WWW.DIRTTRACKRIDERS.CO.UK I 51
How did you end up racing flat track again? I didn’t ride flat track at all while I was racing Super Moto. Then one winter I went to South Carolina to work on my bike skills in better weather and ended up doing a local race with Kenny Coolbeth. He didn’t want to be beaten by some Super Moto racer and I didn’t want some older guy to beat me. We ran each other off the track. It was a comical situation and we didn’t leave on good terms. Did you race him again? The next year I went to Daytona and had to line up against him in a heat race. He was in first and I was second. I didn’t want to take him out because I didn’t want any more bad blood. Then I hit his back wheel and I fell. He was angry with that. Despite this situation I decided to race flat track for the year. I wasn’t used to the extra control needed over the balls out charging in Super Moto. How did that 2009 season go? A lot of people didn’t like me because I was this young kid always charging and seemed to come from out of nowhere to doing well. I raced at a national level so was thrown in at the deep end. How did things progress from here? I did a few races but ended up tearing my ACL at a Super Moto race, which put me out for the rest of the year. I spent that winter back in South Carolina and got riding again. I ended up building a Honda CRF-450 and went to the new Daytona track where I won the dash for cash, made the mains and did pretty good. I ended up developing a Kawasaki over the next year and got some good results coming seventh in the championship. The following year I won Daytona short track. I nearly had two wins but on the last lap of the second night I went for the pass and got taken out. Did things pick up from there? Not really. As I got better the guy I was racing for kept expecting more and more on and off the track. I was working for my dad, driving for an hour each way to work on the bike and it became too much. I ended up quitting. I was burnt out and even though I was sitting third in the 2012 championship I couldn’t do it any more. How did you get back into racing? I went to Belgium and did a Super Moto race which was fun. I didn’t know what I was going to do to be honest. I was then offered a ride with the Triumph team and that all came together. I had a salary to race, which was nice, but the bike wasn’t so good. It broke down at every race and was extremely frustrating. They asked me back again the next season but I couldn’t do it.
Sounds like you had your fair share of bad luck in your career? Apart from the Super Moto stuff I did have a lot of bad luck. I never felt like I got to race to my full potential. I was learning but never got to show how far I’d come. In 2014 I wasn’t really that bothered about racing and ended up doing some local Super Moto events. I helped with promotion and designed tracks. It was fun and then my wife and I had a kid. How did you end up back racing flat track? I was asked if I wanted to race and develop a KTM-990. I did a couple of races on it including the Springfield mile. I rode the bike for the first time the day before the race and won my semi but got lapped in the final because the clutch burnt out. More bad luck (laughs). How did things change in 2015? I got hooked up with Lloyd Brothers and told them I was after riding a bike that wouldn’t fall apart. Then Troy Bayliss got the bug to go racing and they wanted someone, who could make the mains, to go racing with him because they didn’t know how he’d do. It was a great opening and I was only going to do the four races that Troy was doing. It was on my own expense but I got to keep all my winnings and ride the Ducati. How did the X-Games come about? Ducati got an invite to the X-Games so I was in. The track looked bad but I knew it was the same for everyone. I rode the hell out of the bike and came fourth. It was a good pay cheque and fun to do. Did a result at X-Games change things? It did and has opened more opportunities, especially with flat track in the Games for the next three years. The two races after X-Games I got a fourth and a fifth, so the Lloyd Brothers set-up worked well with Troy and I. We’re already working on 2016. What do you like best about flat track racing? It’s tough for me to get away from it. I love the whole scene and seeing people progress. Even at today’s DTRA practice event it was so good chatting to people, watching them get faster and enjoy their riding. I also take a lot from running my 10 Training riding school in Florida where I live now and seeing people learn and progress. Tell us about 10 Training? I was working with the Ride Academy school before I started this. I was
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enjoying it but I wanted to expand on what I was doing there so that’s how 10 Training evolved. We look at all aspects of training and racing on and off the track. I love working with up and coming riders, especially the kids. It’s great helping people get faster while learning to ride in a safe way. I try to enforce that people should always be happy with riding their best regardless of the result. This helps with safe progression and keeps everything fun. I also love being able to give something back. It’s so good to see the smile when people improve, learn or get a better result through working with us. With 10 Training you look at the bigger picture beyond just riding? I help people with off the bike training and can help with nutrition. All of the small things associated with riding a motorcycle can make a difference. Plus it’s important for those who are successful to give as much back, especially to sponsors. People need to realise the importance of using social media well, representing themselves in a positive light and being their own brand. Some of the stuff is about using good life skills in a smart way. Do you just do training in Florida? No. We have done a few boot camps and from May to August we did a series of boot camps on the road that led into 10 Training. We want to mix it up with what we do. People can come to my place and use our stuff but this isn’t what they usually ride, so we also travel to people so they learn on 54 I DTRA MAGAZINE
their own bike at their home track where they’ll be racing. This kind of happened organically because we worked with different tracks and people. It has evolved in a cool way. It’s so good that all of this is about more than just me racing motorcycles. How was it working with the DTRA? It was so much fun. What a great scene you have. I was so impressed with people and how much they wanted to learn. It’s always good to offer a little advice that can improve someone’s riding, whether it’s about the way they ride or bike set-up. On the flipside I learnt plenty that I can take back to my school. It’s always a two-way street. How would you describe your riding style? At first it was kind of fireball. I just went for it. I was a young kid full of ideas. Now I’m pretty precise and far more controlled. I think having a child has also helped to calm me down and ride within my limit. I know how things are going to work and don’t take stupid risks, and you shouldn’t need to in order to win. It’s a controlled chess game, just faster. How do you like to race? I haven’t led in a while so I’d have to say chasing people down. I would much rather lead though (laughs). Do you have any pre-race rituals?
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I always kiss my wife, especially since we had our child, before I go out to race. Even if I have put my helmet on I will remove it and kiss her. You never know, so that has become a ritual. Tell us about being a vegan? I committed 100 per cent last December. I saw how it could be helpful when my wife was having problems conceiving. Four months after becoming vegan she became pregnant. I thought I’d see what it was like and I started to feel better and better so I’ve stuck with it. I don’t push it on people. It’s just a lifestyle choice I have taken. You seem take an holistic approach to life? For me about it’s about the whole approach to life and racing. Sleep, nutrition, smart training and racing, along with having a balanced family life all matter. I think this approach betters people in the long term. Who are you main rivals? I don’t put myself up against anyone. I am always racing myself. I’m happy to race whoever’s fast on that day. What’s your favourite track to race? I like Kings Lynn until rains. I also like riding where I am living in Florida. It feels like mine and I can make it fun whatever it’s riding like. It’s all about being in that fun zone wherever you are.
Who were your heroes growing up? I grew up around a lot of pro racers as a youngster so just being a pro rider wasn’t such a big deal for me. Ricky Graham was a hero. I never got to meet him because he died in a fire when I was nine. I had his video and would watch it again and again. During his career he had some problems with addiction but got through it and came back to win 12 races in a row. He overcame a lot of obstacles. That was impressive. Will Davis is another hero. After a race my dad asked to buy his helmet, which he was unable to sell. Instead, Davis gave him his number plate off his main race bike that he’d just won on. He became the person I wanted to be right there. These guys and the people who do good things are the true heroes of motorcycle racing. What would you like to achieve in motorcycle racing? I love travelling to all the clubs and meeting people to give back a lot of what I’ve learnt along the way. I love doing the schools and making racing fun by creating a better scene for people to enjoy. I want it to be good on every level and would love to create something prestigious for the amateur kids because there’s nothing there for them right now. I’d love to make a special event that’s all about why we go racing rather than people being looked away in hotel rooms like the nationals. D
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Top Tip #1. Buy a Mini Bike By this I mean a CRF-100, XR-100,TTR-125, DRZ-125 or CRF125 like we use at the Short Track Training School. You can learn so much from riding them while having a lot of fun. All you need to do is set-up a small oval and do laps. Lots of laps. These bikes can be ridden on grass, dirt, gravel, concrete or tarmac. All you need is a 30-metre area. Maybe even ask at your local karting centre to see if they’ll let you ride that. I’m hoping to have indoor dirt venue set up for mini bikes at the TCR Training Ranch by Christmas. We will be running open days and nights for people to bring their bikes along to.
Top Tip #2. Visit Sunny Spain The Kenny Noyes Ranch at Aragon is a fantastic location for winter training. There’s a time trial track, two small ovals and a ¾-mile oval that all run through the winter. There are also several oval circuits around the Barcelona area including Rancho Canudas and Sant Jordi. It’s a long drive but worth the effort for riding in the sun.
Top Tip #3. Beach Racing This is another great way to hone your skills and keep the racing spirit alive during the winter. Mablethorpe Beach races take place on the sand every other week during the winter months. The good thing is that the course is an oval and a great way to stay race sharp. The downside is that it can get rough and a few riders get injured.
Top Tip #4. Watch and Absorb Flat Track Skills Watching the best in the game on DVDs or the internet is great way to understand lines and the way that the best in the sport ride smartly and safely. One of my favourite DVDs is On Any Sunday Revisited with flat track footage on disc two. Watching the unseen and slow motion footage from the film is fantastic. You can see just how well they rode back then. Another good DVD worth a watch is The Thrill is On. This film was released a year after On Any Sunday. On the Internet check out Amaproracing.com/ft where there are some great videos from this year’s AMA Championship.
Top Tip #5. Get in Shape It’s tough to keep fit during the winter period. While lots of us are just old boys having fun keeping fit does help with general riding strength, fatigue reduction and injury prevention. From experience I know keeping fit during the winter helps my summer season. This doesn’t necessarily mean hitting the gym every day. Regular walks, bicycle rides, swimming or anything that gets you moving will all help. Even things like yoga, Pilates and stretching can help a race-battered body come the new season. D 58 I DTRA MAGAZINE
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August 9 Amman Valley Trotting Track, Wales Round six of the 2015 DTRA race series was in stark contrast to round five held only a day earlier at the same location at Amman Valley Trotting Track in Wales. The sunshine and dust of round five was replaced with misty rain and sloppy dirt, but this didn’t slow things down and the racing was as fierce as ever.
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OLIVER BRINDLEY #24 AND ADAM ALLOTT #29 OUT FRONT ON TURN ONE PHOTO: IAN OSBORNE
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OLIVER BRINDLEY #24 PULLING AWAY IN THE PRO CLASS PHOTO: IAN OSBORNE
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Pro Class The Pro Class final saw Aidan Collins and Oliver Brindley both move to front like the previous day. Collins had the advantage exiting the first turn but it wasn’t long before 16-year-old Brindley moved ahead with a spectacular pass down the back straight. Like the previous day at round five the battle for third saw Alan Birtwistle and Francesco Cecchini riding shoulder to shoulder. The Italian rider’s works TM machine helped him to gain the advantage again and went in pursuit of Collins. Meanwhile, Brindley raced ahead to take his second Pro Class win of the weekend. Cecchini continued to close the gap on Collins and managed to get through to take second. Collins was left to settle for third once again.
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THUNDERBIKE CLASS WINNER GEORGE PICKERING #38 PHOTO: IAN OSBORNE
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Thunderbike Class The first turn of the Thunderbike Class saw Guy Sutherland, George Pickering, Tom Clemans and Geoff Cain all fighting for position. Sutherland led on the way out but it wasn’t long before Pickering made his move to take the lead. From this point on Pickering was unstoppable as he went on to capture the win. The battle for second continued as Clemans pressured Sutherland but it wasn’t to be. Sutherland held strong for second with Clemans third.
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RESTRICTED CLASS WINNER GARY BIRTWISTLE #120 PHOTO: IAN OSBORNE
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Rookie Class Following his win at round five it was no shock to see Sean Kelly lead the way in the Rookie Class and take another win. The battle for second saw Andrew Smith and Phil Gerrard pushing each other the whole way as had happened at the previous round. On this occasion the positions were reversed as Smith took second and Gerrard third.
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VINTAGE CLASS WINNER GUY SUTHERLAND #97
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Youth Classes In the Youth Senior Class Toby Hales moved to the front ahead of Skye Adams and Connor Jackson. Hales rode superbly to take his second win of the weekend with Adams second and Jackson holding on to third. The Youth Intermediate Class saw a good first turn battle but it was Joe Burden who came out in front with Kier Armstrong and Storm Stacy in hot pursuit. Burden showed his class as he pulled away for the victory with Armstrong holding on to second and Stacy taking third. Leon Collier continues to show progression as he took the Youth Junior Class.
YOUTH JUNIOR WINNER LEON COLLIER
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Minibike Class Leah Tokelove was unstoppable once again in the Minibike Class as she moved straight to front to take her second win of the weekend. Behind, Alfie Collett and Adam Lovesey were constantly trading places. At the line it was Collett who had the edge for second with Lovesey having to settle for third.
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One look at his vintage Triumph racer and Model J race wagon and it’s obvious Rick Bearcroft is all about attention to detail and fine engineering – with a twist PHOTOS: IAN ROXBURGH
Who is Rick Bearcroft? I’m just a big kid who hasn’t stopped playing with grubby bits of metal since I first took my pushbike to pieces when I was a kid. I trained as a toolmaker and have a workshop at home so I don’t have to pay other people to do things worse than I do. I can do most of what I need from major frame mods (the race Triumph runs a BSA frame I cut in half and extended three inches to get the T140 motor in) to turning, milling and welding. I spend a lot of time making tools, frame jigs, and fixtures. I like engineering that has some thought in it, some proportion and detail, and has a bit of flair. The 4x4 Bedford Model J truck I use to haul my bikes to meetings came about because it was cheaper and better to build that with Range Rover running gear than buy a yank pickup. I like it now because it’s English, does what I need and it’s a bit different.
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How did you end up racing with the DTRA? I’d green-laned a bit but never raced. I saw Dirt Quake in the press and a friend and I wanted to take part. Then we found out about the DTRA. We went along to Pete Boast’s flat track school which was fantastic. This is essential learning for race virgins. The next weekend we raced. I was gobsmacked when I made the final. I did okay in my first year racing in the Rookies. The Vintage Class was starting up and looked good, so last winter I built the Triumph and ran both classes this year. I have to mention my sponsors and engine gurus, Arfur and Darrell at Rockerbox Motorcycles in Farnham. The noise on the start line in Vintage class is just... ear porn. The whole DTRA thing is just a blast. The people, the racing, the travelling, and being wheel to wheel with everyone at their own limit is such a buzz. I may be addicted! D
Rick at the final round at Rye House with his sweet-looking Triumph he rode in the Vintage Class throughout the 2015 season
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Kids of the DTRA The season we have seen our largest number of youngsters racing the DTRA series. Despite their age they have put in some impressive performances and have delivered some quality great race action. Meet the future of British flat track racing. ALL PHOTOS: IAN ROXBURGH
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George Hopper Age: 11 Class: Youth Intermediate Race No: #110 Bike: KTM 85 Home Town: Swadlincote Years racing DTRA: Three Why did you start racing flat track? I love going sideways so I thought I’d try it on the shale as well as doing it on grass. What do you like best about flat track racing? I like close racing, speed and sideways action. And I like watching the Pro Class. Which was you best race in 2015 and why? Amman Valley even though my engine blew. The track was the best because it was faster than any other track and you could get loads of speed, especially around the corners. Rye House was good too. I had some close laps with Joe in race three which makes racing more exciting. What are you goals for 2016? To win the overall championship again. I lost out this year due to engine failures, but I was happy with second after only completing five out of seven rounds. Who is your favourite DTRA rider and why? Aidan Collins because he has so much style and can come off the racing line to make amazing passes. He makes it look so easy. What are you winter riding plans? To get as much practice and time on the bike as possible.
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Leon Valentino Collier Age: 11 Class: Youth Junior Race No: #91 Bike: KTM-65 Home Town: Tamworth Years racing DTRA: Two Why did you start racing flat track? I got told about it by a friend. I tried it and found that I loved it. What do you like best about flat track racing? I enjoy going flat out down the straights and sideways around the corners.
Which was you best race in 2015 and why? Round six at Amman Valley. I was able to catch up and stay with the older youth riders and I won youth rider of the day. What are you goals for 2016? To make a good start on my TM 85cc and stay with the top riders. Who is your favourite DTRA rider and why? Oliver Brindley because he is such a talented rider who inspires us younger riders. What are you winter riding plans? I’m going to be racing in the Scunthorpe winter series to prepare myself for the 2016 DTRA championship.
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Jack Bell Age: 12 Class: Youth Intermediate Race No: #93 Bike: 150 Honda Home Town: Sleaford Years racing DTRA: One Why did you start racing flat track? I raced speedway and did beach racing at Mablethorpe, and wanted to do flat track because the style of riding suited to me. What do you like best about flat track? I love the buzz I get from racing, meeting old and new friends, and having fun. Which was your best race in 2015 and why? I enjoyed Leicester and Rye House because they’re nice tracks. What are your goals for 2016? To attend all meetings and ride the best I can. Who is your favourite DTRA rider and why? Honestly, I don’t really have a favourite. What are your winter riding plans? Racing on the beach at Mablethorpe and Scunthorpe’s speedway club winter championship.
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Joe Burden Age: 13 Class: Youth Intermediate Race No: #58 Bike: Yamaha YZ-85 Home Town: Burton-on-Trent Years racing DTRA: One Why did you start racing flat track? I had a go at flat track at our local club and enjoyed the experience. What do you like best about flat track racing? I enjoy the corner entry and sliding the bike into the corners, and the close racing battles.
Which was you best race in 2015 and why? I had my best race at Eastbourne with Kier Armstrong. We battled hard in every race and took it right to the last corner and the finish line. What are you goals for 2016? To stay competitive and above all enjoy racing. Who is your favourite DTRA rider and why? Skye Adams is my favourite rider and a racing buddy. She always has time to pass on her experience to help me and other riders become better. What are you winter riding plans? I’m doing the Scunthorpe winter series and will be riding as many practice days as possible. WWW.DIRTTRACKRIDERS.CO.UK I 87
Jordan-Lee Miller Age: 14 Class: Youth Senior Race Number: #19 Bike: Will be some form of 250cc 4-stroke next season Home Town: Sleaford Years Racing DTRA: Two
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Why did you start racing flat track? I love going flat out and turning left. It takes real skill to slide fast and you learn a lot about bike control. What do you like best about flat track racing? It’s a combination of being flat out while turning left, the series organisation and the way everyone helps each other in such a friendly environment. Which was you best race in 2015 and why? Amman Valley despite my bike blowing itself to pieces. That track is so fast and enjoyable to ride with more than one fast line. What are you goals for 2016? To win. Isn’t that why we race?! Anything less is just playing. Who is your favourite DTRA rider and why? I have three; Oliver Brindley because of his abilities, Justin Heavens as he’s always smiling no matter what and me. What are your winter riding plans? To get another bike and race a few Mablethorpe beach events along with some of the Scunthorpe winter series rounds.
Skye Adams Age: 14 Class: Youth Senior Race No: #76 Bike: 2015 Kawasaki KXF-250 Home Town: Swadlincote Years racing DTRA: Six Why did you start racing flat track? I started aged eight on my KTM 65 and finished second overall in the Youth Junior Class in my first full season. What do you like best about flat track racing? The atmosphere when I race, and also the style and tracks we race on. I also like the interest that everyone has about the sport. That is what makes each meeting special. Which was you best race in 2015 and why? At the MCN Festival in Peterborough. I came first and won a Nixon Watch which was kindly provided from the sponsor. The track was in great
condition and I got to show my talent to many other people, and not just the usual crowd we see at races. What are you goals for 2016? I’d like to win the championship like I did on my Yamaha 85 in 2014. I’d like to give the Restricted Class a go at the end of next year because it’s the class I will hopefully be racing the following year. Who is your favourite DTRA rider and why? Oliver Brindley. He’s an inspiration to the kids that race with the DTRA. I like his riding style and that he’s at the front with the pros, and how his success has led him to racing in multiple countries. He’s inspired and encouraged many kids, myself included, to becoming even more talented than people expect. He’s proved that young people can be exceptionally good riders. What are your winter riding plans? To adjust my front suspension thanks to advice from Johnny Lewis. I’m racing on the beach at Mablethorpe and will work on my style racing at Scunthorpe Speedway. WWW.DIRTTRACKRIDERS.CO.UK I 89
Kier Armstrong Age: 15 Class: Youth Intermediate Race No: #17 Bike: Honda CRF-150 Home Town: Boston, Lincolnshire Years racing DTRA: One Why did you start racing flat track? My dad has been flat tracking since it first started in the UK so I have grown up with it. What do you like best about flat track racing? l love the feeling off sliding and backing it into the corners. And everyone’s so friendly in the paddock. Which was you best race in 2015 and why? Eastbourne. This was because the track was just a bit damp and 90 I DTRA MAGAZINE
I had some great races against Joe Burden taking my first two wins. I also like Amman Valley in Wales because it’s so fast. What are you goals for 2016? My dad’s letting me ride his CRF-450 over the winter to get used to it. Hopefully, I will be going up into that class next season. Who is your favourite DTRA rider and why? I like watching the Neave twins (Tim and Tom) because they are so committed. What are you winter riding plans? I will be getting as much practice as I can on the dirt track bikes. I will also be beach racing at Mablethrope beach. I moved up to the 125cc two-stroke class this year. I took three wins at the first meeting so I’m pleased to be leading the championship after the first round. D
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September 13, Rye House Speedway, Hoddesdon Round seven of the 2015 DTRA series held at Rye House provided a great conclusion to an action packed race season. With dry weather and the unique banked track it provided some hotly contested racing throughout the day.
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THE TWO MAIN CONTENDERS FOR THE PRO CHAMPIONSHIP, OLVER BRINDLEY #24 AND AIDAN COLLINS #90 PHOTO: IAN ROXBURGH
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The Pro Class final saw Aidan Collins grab the holeshot after a superb start and hit the first corner in front of Alan Birtwistle and Oliver Brindley in second and third respectively. Brindley had the bit between his teeth as he passed Birtwistle and started to chase down Collins. Unfortunately, the young hot shot was moving so quickly he nearly lost it in the top corner losing ground. Birtwistle cashed in and immediately moved through into second. Out front Collins produced a textbook race to take the checkered flag. Birtwistle rode well for second with Brindley managing to recover and hang on to the final podium spot.
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It was Dave Chadburn who got a flying start in the Thunderbike Class with George Pickering and Tom Clemans in hot pursuit. Pickering managed to pass Chadburn to move into the lead and went on to take the win with some stylish riding. Chadburn held on to second with Clemans third.
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GARY BIRTWISTLE #120 AND TOBY HALES #20 RACING RIGHT TO THE LINE PHOTO: IAN ROXBURGH
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The Restricted Class saw Toby Hales first race taking on the big boys. He got a blinding start as he moved into the lead in the first corner ahead of Gary Birtwistle and Ross Herrod. Hales showed the older guys how it’s done as he delivered a classy performance to take the win. Behind, Herrod led the chase to take second with Birtwistle dropping the bike in the final corner allowing Daniel Kafka to steal third place.
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The Rookie Class was a tight race as Andrew Smith led the charge with Jeremy Skipp second and Frank Depoisier third. Smith put together a quality performance to take the win. The battle behind saw Depoisier putting pressure on Skipp, but in doing so he lost it a little allowing Sean Kelly to sneak through. Kelly and Skipp fought all the way to the finish with Skipp getting the edge as they crossed the line.
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THE TOP THREE GOING OFF THE LINE, ANTHONY BROWN #47, GUY SUTHERLAND #97 AND PAUL HARRISON #4 PHOTO: IAN ROXBURGH
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Anthony Brown and Guy Sutherland had been duking it out all day in the Vintage Class and it was Brown who hit the first turn ahead come final time. The pair pulled away and Sutherland tried to get through on the inside as they passed a back marker. Unfortunately, the move didn’t work as Brown used his drive from the outside line to stay in front. Brown took the win with Sutherland second and Paul Harrison third.
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LEON COLLIER #91 OUT FRONT IN THE FIRST CORNER IN THE YOUTH JUNIOR CLASSES PHOTO: IAN ROXBURGH
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In the Youth Senior Class Toby Hales was once again on fire as he took his second win of the day. Behind, Skye Adams chased with some smart riding for second with Jordan Lee Miller third. The Youth Intermediate Class saw George Hopper get the jump on his competition to take the win. Joe Burden put in a good performance for second with Jack Bell third. Leon Collier continues to show progress as he took the win in the Youth Junior Class.
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LEAH TOKELOVE #37 AND ALFIE COLLETT #56 FOUGHT HARD EVERY RACE PHOTO: IAN ROXBURGH
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Once again Leah Tokelove was in unstoppable form in the Minibike Class as she moved to front and rode away from her competition to take the win. Alfie Collett rode well for second with Martin Huning putting in a solid effort to snatch third.
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DTRA 2015 FINAL RESULTS Pro Class POS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
# 90 24 30 20 68 38 98 01 67 100 71 95 54 40 61 50 03 18 45 47 42
NAME AIDAN COLLINS OLIVER BRINDLEY ALAN BIRTWISTLE ADAM ALLOTT TOM NEAVE GEORGE PICKERING RICHARD MASON TIM NEAVE JUSTIN HEAVENS MATT LAYT GLYN POCKLINGTON VINCE HURST PETER BOAST PAUL BALETA KEVIN ARMSTRONG LES WOOD PAUL SHELDON MARK RICHARDSON GEOFF CAIN ANTHONY BROWN TOM CLEMANS
RD 1 14 16 11 12 20 0 8 4 6 2 10 5 9 0 1 7 0 0 0 3 0
RD 2 20 16 12 7 0 6 4 14 9 8 11 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 2
RD 3 20 16 12 8 11 6 7 14 0 2 10 5 9 0 3 0 1 4 0 0 0
RD 4 16 11 12 10 20 8 1 14 7 2 0 6 9 5 4 0 3 0 0 0 0
RD 5 14 20 12 11 0 9 10 0 7 8 0 4 0 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 6 14 20 12 4 0 11 9 0 8 7 0 3 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 7 20 14 16 12 0 10 11 0 8 9 0 7 0 4 6 0 5 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 118 113 87 64 51 50 50 46 45 38 31 31 27 21 17 12 9 4 3 3 2
BEST SIX 104 102 76 60 51 50 49 46 45 36 31 30 27 21 17 12 9 4 3 3 2
RD 2 14 11 16 7 2 10 5 0 0 4 9 0 0 8 0 6 20 1 12 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
RD 3 20 16 0 9 14 12 2 0 0 3 11 8 0 4 10 6 0 5 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 0
RD 4 14 9 20 12 7 10 8 4 5 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 5 11 12 16 10 0 5 2 7 8 9 0 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
RD 6 10 14 16 12 0 0 8 6 4 7 0 9 11 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 7 16 0 4 10 12 0 9 7 14 2 0 6 8 0 11 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0
TOTAL 105 78 76 66 49 49 45 33 31 33 30 29 25 24 21 21 20 15 12 11 9 8 5 4 3 1
BEST SIX 95 78 76 60 49 49 43 33 31 31 30 29 25 24 21 21 20 15 12 11 9 8 5 4 3 1
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NAME RD 1 ROSS HERROD 20 SCOTT FAULKNER 16 GARY BIRTWISTLE 4 LEAH TOKELOVE 6 CHRISTOPHE DECOMBARD 14 GARY INMAN 12 MIKE HILL 11 LEZ STEVENS 9 DANIEL KAFKA 0 MARTIN HUNING 2 MATT MOORE 10 RICHARD ROWDEN 0 ROBERT KINGERBY 0 DROGO MICHIE 7 RONALD SHAMIER 0 MIKE JOHNSON 5 CONOR BOLSOVER 0 TOM WRIGHT 3 BEN LAKE 0 NUQUES SERGE 0 HUBERT BASTIE 0 IAN CRAMP 8 ADAM LOVSEY 0 BRAD HARDMAN 0 DAVID GWYTHER 0 ROBERT WILLIAMS 1
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NAME SEAN KELLY ANDREW SMITH PHILLIP GERRARD JEREMY SKIPP MICHAEL HERMAN PETER JORDAN MIKE FISHER MARK WALKER ANDREW MURPHY RICK GARDINER TOM MOORE MATTHEW WALKER ANDREW BURR BRAM DE ROECK DAMIAN McCANN ROBERT ALLAGAIER GILES LONGBONE MARK RUSSELL DAVID VAN PARIS RICK BEARCROFT JEREMY DECOMBARD ISAAC HUNTER GREG KRZESZOWIE FRANCK DEPOISIER MILO HISCOX SEBASTISAN LORENTZ BEN HUNTER FRED ROMBART ADI LONGMORE IAN SISSON DAVID BORAS RANDALL THOMAS SAM CHRISTMAS NORM JOSS ADAM WALLER JAMES O’HARA
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RD 2 5 10 4 0 12 0 7 11 14 1 2 8 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 3 14 11 0 12 20 16 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 6 0 0 9 3 4 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
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RD 7 14 20 11 16 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 10 6 0 0 4 9 5 0 7 3 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0
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BEST SIX 104 85 71 62 50 38 34 31 29 25 24 22 19 18 18 18 17 16 16 16 14 13 13 12 12 12 11 9 8 4 3 2 2 1 1 1
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NAME RD 1 GEORGE PICKERING 11 GEOFF CAIN 12 TOM CLEMANS 10 GUY SUTHERLAND 9 ROSS HERROD 14 DAVE CHADBURN 20 PAUL SHELDON 3 MIKE HILL 0 GARY INMAN 8 MATT MOORE 6 NEIL MARTIN 16 DROGO MICHIE 4 PAUL BALETA 0 ANDREW SMITH 0 TOM WRIGHT 1 LEZ STEVENS 0 MIKE JOHNSON 5 STEVE LANE 0 BRAD HARDMAN 0 GUY MARTIN 0 GARY BIRTWISTLE 0 BEN HUNTER 0 CHRISTOPHE DECOMBARD 7 BRAM DE ROECK 0 GREG KRZESZOWIEC 0 ISAAC HUNTER 0 STUART AVERY 0 JULIAN HEPPENKAUSEN 0 IAN CRAMP 2 DEREK BRINDLEY 0
RD 2 14 20 16 5 10 4 7 6 11 12 0 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
RD 3 20 16 14 12 0 0 11 8 9 10 0 5 0 0 3 0 7 0 1 0 0 4 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0
RD 4 20 12 11 9 7 16 4 5 8 2 14 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
RD 5 20 14 11 16 12 0 10 8 9 0 0 3 5 0 4 7 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1
RD 6 20 11 14 16 10 0 8 9 0 0 0 7 12 1 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 5 3 0 0 0 0
RD 7 20 0 14 11 12 16 8 9 0 7 0 0 4 10 3 2 0 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 125 85 90 78 65 56 51 45 45 37 30 27 21 17 17 12 12 11 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 5 5 3 2 1
BEST SIX 114 85 80 73 65 56 48 45 45 37 30 27 21 17 17 12 12 11 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 5 5 3 2 1
RD 2 20 10 16 8 11 14 7 0 5 0 6 12
RD 3 16 14 0 0 12 10 0 0 0 20 11 0
RD 4 20 12 0 14 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0
RD 5 20 11 12 14 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 6 20 14 16 12 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0
RD 7 20 12 16 10 14 0 0 11 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 136 83 71 70 53 38 23 22 21 20 17 12
BEST SIX 120 73 71 70 53 38 23 22 21 20 17 12
Minibike Class POS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
# 37 44 56 96 93 22 09 07 38 07 69 45
NAME LEAH TOKELOVE ADAM LOVESEY ALFIE COLLETT ADAM WALLER MARTIN HUNING ROBERT NEAVE FREDDIE HALES SOPHIE LITTLE GEORGE PICKERING NEVIN PONTIOUS ROBERT ALGAIER GEOFF CAIN
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Vintage Class POS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
# 97 47 89 04 12 74 05 15 39 179 25 87 60 57 101 33 56 59 65 08 49 78 112 517 41 11
NAME GUY SUTHERLAND ANTHONY BROWN HUBERT BASTIE PAUL HARRISON MILO HISCOX GUY WILLIAMS FRANK CHATOKHINE PETER JORDAN RICHARD BEARCROFT GUTO LLEWELLYN DEREK BRINDLEY DIMITRI COSTE PAUL MURRELL JOHN BODDY JON DYER STEFAN ADAMS JAMES BODDY NICK ASHLEY VINCENT PRIESTLEY ADAM BRINKWORTH OLIVIER DE QUELLEC JAMES JORDAN IAN CRAMP JULIAN HEPPENKAUSEN DAVID WEBB ROBERT WILLIAMS
RD 1 16 20 0 14 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 11 10 0 8 0 0 0 0 9
RD 2 20 12 10 14 8 7 16 11 0 0 0 9 2 4 0 0 6 0 0 1 5 3 0 0 0 0
RD 3 20 16 12 0 8 9 0 3 11 0 14 5 4 0 0 2 0 6 0 7 0 0 0 10 0 0
RD 4 12 16 0 11 2 8 20 0 6 0 14 10 0 7 0 0 5 1 0 4 0 3 0 0 9 0
RD 5 20 16 11 0 10 12 0 9 7 14 0 0 4 0 5 8 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 6 20 0 14 0 11 12 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 9 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 7 16 20 12 14 0 0 0 11 8 0 0 0 4 9 6 0 7 0 0 3 0 5 10 0 0 0
TOTAL 124 100 59 53 51 48 36 34 32 30 28 24 21 20 20 20 18 18 16 15 13 11 10 10 9 9
BEST SIX 112 100 59 53 51 48 36 34 32 30 28 24 21 20 20 20 18 18 16 15 13 11 10 10 9 9
RD 2 16 20 12 0 14
RD 3 20 12 14 0 16
RD 4 20 16 14 12 0
RD 5 20 16 14 12 0
RD 6 20 16 12 14 0
RD 7 20 16 14 12 0
TOTAL 136 112 80 64 42
BEST SIX 120 100 80 64 42
RD 2 14 16 12 20 0 0 0
RD 3 20 0 16 0 14 0 0
RD 4 16 20 12 0 14 0 0
RD 5 16 12 14 20 0 0 0
RD 6 20 0 16 14 0 0 0
RD 7 16 20 12 0 14 0 11
TOTAL 112 88 93 70 54 14 11
BEST SIX 102 88 82 70 54 14 11
RD 2 20
RD 3 20
RD 4 20
RD 5 20
RD 6 20
RD 7 20
TOTAL 140
BEST SIX 120
Youth Senior Class POS 1 2 3 4 5
# 20 76 19 53 10
NAME TOBY HALES SKYE ADAMS JORDAN MILLER CONNOR JACKSON BEN NEAVE
RD 1 20 16 0 14 12
Youth Inter Class POS 1 4 2 3 5 6 7
# 58 110 17 79 93 13 24
NAME JOE BURDEN GEORGE HOPPER KIER ARMSTRONG STORM STACEY JACK BELL BAILEY FELLOWS EULALY DECOMBARD
RD 1 10 20 11 16 12 14 0
Youth Junior Class POS # NAME 1 90 LEON COLLIER
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Leon Foggitt Photographer
Leon Foggitt is an aspiring photographer who started taking pictures of BMX riding when he was 17-years-old. While he doesn’t race flat track he likes to have a blast around the pits on friends’ bikes. Foggitt was recently commissioned by a Norwegian newspaper to shoot Banksy’s Dismaland. We asked Leon for his top five shots from the DTRA and here’s his selection… Lives: North London. First Camera: Canon EOS 300 35mm with a terrible zoom lens. Day job: Freelance digital operator and lighting assistant for portrait, fashion and advertising photographers. I’ve also started to get the odd photography commission for magazines and commercial clients. Equipment carried: Canon 5D Mk3 and Fuji X100S, 50mm and 85mm, plus 24-70mm and 70-200mm zoom lenses. Why I like to shoot flat track: I love the whole aesthetic of flat track racing. The bikes look amazing and I love the DIY look of the clothing. I also like that it’s a small, friendly and approachable community with a great spirit of camaraderie that doesn’t feel corporate. Inspiration: Documentary films by Nick Broomfield and Louis Theroux, and photos by Tom Wood, Alec Soth, Joel Sternfield and Martin Parr. What makes a good picture: The result of many elements - composition, colour, angle, lighting and subject - coming together at the same time. Advice to aspiring snappers: Keep it simple and shoot a subject that interests you. Be tenacious, keep shooting and keep showing people your work.
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I like how the riders are all bunched up round the corner fighting for position on the dry and dusty track. I also like the blurred silhouettes of the spectators in the background.
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I love the look of these retro bikes. I like the way the fence looks and the spectators in the background.
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I like seeing all the different leathers and helmets as the weary looking riders push their bikes post-race.
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GARY INMAN Gary Inman is a stalwart of British flat track racing who has done so much to develop the UK scene. He is also the creator and editor of the superb Sideburn magazine and along with designer Ben Part has helped promote the sport around the globe. Inman brought us Roller Burn and is also responsible for setting up the legendary annual Dirt Quake festival that has grown successfully over the last four years. By day he’s a motorcycle journalist and in between his hugely busy schedule finds time to race his Rotax in the Thunderbike Class. 1. DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST MOTORBIKE? My first flat track race bike was a Knight Rotax, bought from Peter Boast, in 2006 or 07. It had 18in Astralites. I sold it when the Wood Rotax I now race came up for sale a year or so later. My first bike of any type was a Vespa PK50. 2. HOW DID YOU DO IN YOUR FIRST RACE? King’s Lynn, 2007. I was about to be lapped by Peter Boast, but he didn’t want to embarrass me, so he hung back to let me cross the line in front of him. I had another lap and managed to highside coming out of turn four. There was no rookie class back then. I was straight out with the axe murderers. 3. WHAT’S YOUR ESSENTIAL BREKKIE? Tesco pain au chocolat, milky coffee. 4. LUCKY RACE CHARM? I don’t believe in luck, but the only race my son and mechanic Max hasn’t come to for the last few season was Coventry 2014, and I crashed heavily straining my shoulder. I prefer it when he comes to the races with me. 5. ESSENTIAL TOOL IN YOUR BOX? Bob Heath tear-offs. 6. ENERGY DRINK, TEA/COFFEE OR A CHEEKY SHOT? Two litres of Sainsbury’s orange squash. 7. WHO ARE YOU ARCH ENEMIES ON THE DTRA RACE TRACK? I don’t have enemies, only friends. I like beating everyone, but it’s especially good to beat good riders like Ross Herrod and Scott Faulkner who regularly beat me. 8. WHAT’S YOUR BIKE HAULER FOR RACES? 2003 VW Transporter. 9. BIGGEST WASTE OF YOUR TIME? Answering 20 questions.
10. CRAZIEST PLACE YOU HAVE SLEPT SINCE YOU STARTED RACING MOTORBIKES? Wales. 11. PEE IN CUP/BOTTLE OR WAIT FOR THE MOTORWAY SERVICES? I’m a lay-by pisser. 12. THREE PEOPLE TO HAVE DINNER WITH (ALIVE OR DECEASED)? Jesus Christ, Prince Harry, my wife. 13. WHICH DTRA RACER HAS THE MOST RACE SWAGGER? Geoff ‘Co-Built’ Cain is overly cocky to the point of being dangerous. 14. WORST INJURY? In eight seasons of UK short track, a twisted shoulder. I must bounce well. 15. FAVOURITE PLACE TO RACE AND WHY? I like all our tracks until the owners soak them halfway through the meeting. 16. WHAT THEME MUSIC WOULD PLAY TO A FILM OF YOUR LIFE AND WHY? It hardly matters, no one would watch it. 17. PRE-RACE RITUALS AND MEAL? Ask one of the Pro Class what tyre pressures I should be running for the 50th time. 18. FUNNIEST PERSON YOU KNOW? Mark Harman, one of the Jerkyls dirt track club from Australia. 19. READING? Perfidia by James Ellroy; Esquire, Little White Lies, the as-yet unpublished Sideburn 23. 20. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS? Working. Making Sideburn. Maybe a bit of beach racing at Mablethorpe. Going to the US Superprestigio in Las Vegas. Being the best father and husband a human being can be. Lots of stuff.
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Guy Sutherland #97 and Ross Herrod #52 battling it out at Amman Valley Trotting Track for top honours in the Restricted Class Photo: Ian Roxburgh
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Three Co-Builts all in a row. From left to right: Geoff Cain #45, Drogo Michie #27R and George Pickering #38 Photo: Ian Roxburgh
Mr Sideburn, Gary Inman #13 Photo: Ian Osborne
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Derek Brindley #25 throwing down his race swagger at Norfolk Arena, Kings Lynn Photo: Ian Osborne
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Frank Chatokhine #5 in race prep mode Photo: Ian Osborne
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David Van Zele from Belgium enjoying the Rye House dirt Photo: Ian Roxburgh
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Tom Clemans #42R and Ross Herrod #52 battling it out in the Restricted Class at Amman Valley Trotting Track Photo: Ian Roxburgh
Peter Jordan #15 and Hubert Bastie #89 bar-to-bar at Rye House Photo: Ian Roxburgh
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In one of the heat races Matt Layt #100 getting caught up in the battle between Aidan Collins #90 and Oliver Brindley #24, who were racing for the Pro Class championship title at Rye House Photo: Ian Roxburgh
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The Youth Senior riders taking the first corner – Toby Hales #20, Skye Adams #76, Jordan-Lee Miller #19 and Connor Jackson #53 Photo: Ian Roxburgh
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Synchronised drifting at Rye House, Guy Sutherland #97 and Ross Herrod #52 Photo: Ian Roxburgh
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PARTING SHOT #03 All the riders who competed in the final round of the 2015 season at Rye House, including Norm! Photo: Ian Roxburgh
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HOW TO RACE WITH THE DTRA IN 2016 Join the Club
DTRA Race Classes:
To compete in our championship you will need to be a club member. Join online at www.dirttrackriders.co.uk
Details of the full MCF regulations are found on the MCF website: www.mcfederation.com/sites/default/files/pictures/ DL_MCF_Flat_Track_regulations.pdf
2016 Memberships will be available online January 2016 Race numbers are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2015 members have up until End February 2016 to renew their membership to keep an existing number.
Membership Fees Full Adult Annual Membership – £65 (Including compulsory series number board) Youth Annual Membership – £55 (Including compulsory series number board) Day Memberships – £10 per day (Maximum of two per year. This fee will be deducted from an annual membership cost when you sign up for the year)
Get a Licence To race or practice with us you will need to hold a valid MCF Licence. These are available on the MCF website. Day Licences will also be available at our meetings if required. Day Licences are charged at £15 per day for 2016.
Enter an event Each year the DTRA puts out a schedule of races. All races are pre-entry only. Entries open around four weeks before each round and close the week before the race. Details of each race are included in the race regulations which are issued when the entries open. Entries are made through the DTRA web shop. Entries are all prepay only.
Entry Fees Adult race entry for first class entered Adult entry for each additional class(es) entered Youth entry for the appropriate age related class
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Rookie Class • For new riders and those less confident to ride in other classes • All machines must comply with the MCF flat track regulations for the
adult solo classes • All riders must be aged 18 or over on 01 January in that competitive season • The top three riders in each season will be removed from the novices and will be promoted to the short track Restricted Class for the following season Machine Type: 2 Stroke – 125cc to 500cc, 4 Stroke – 250cc to unlimited Note: If a rider wishes to be upgraded prior to this or is competitive enough to start racing with us and contest the Pro-Class or the Restricted Class they may request permission from the series organisers. Any such request will be reviewed by the organisers and may be granted solely at the organiser’s discretion.
Restricted Class • For more experienced/confident riders who consider they no longer wish
to ride in the Rookie Class • All machines must comply with the the MCF flat track regulations for the adult solo classes • All riders must be aged 15 or over on 01 January in that competitive season • The top three riders of the xhampionship will be awarded a national number the following season and will be promoted to the short track Pro Class for the following season Machine Type: 2 Stroke – 125cc to 500cc, 4 Stroke – 250cc to unlimited Note: Riders in the flat track Restricted Class may not also contest the Rookie Class. Note: The DTRA will reserve the right to mix the Pro and Restricted classes dependent on entry levels and time constraints.
Pro Class
Vintage Class
• For all riders holding national plates from the previous season and those • For all riders with vintage machines meeting the technical regulations
awarded them at the end of the previous season, as well as any riders for the MCF flat track regulations for the adult solo classes with international experience in another motorcycle sport. • Vintage machines will be pre-approved for entry to this class by the DTRA All riders must be aged 15 or over on 01 January in that competitive season to ensure that the spirit of the class is adhered to • • All machines must comply with the MCF flat track regulations for the • All riders must be aged 18 or over on 01 January in that competitive season adult solo classes • Under some (pre-agreed) special circumstances these bikes may be exempt the controlled tyre rule for the rear tyre only Machine Type: 2 Stroke – 125cc to 500cc, 4 Stroke – 250cc to unlimited Note: Riders in the short track Pro Class may not also contest the Rookie or Restricted Classes. MiniBike Class Note: If a rider wishes to be downgraded to the Restricted Class they • All machines must comply with MCF flat track regulations for the may request permission from the series organisers. Any such request Minibike classes will be reviewed by the organisers and may be granted solely at the organiser’s discretion. • All riders must be aged 15 or over on 01 January in that competitive season Minibike Championship Awards: Note: The DTRA will reserve the right to mix the Pro and Restricted classes dependant on entry levels and time constraints. • Race day points will be awarded to each entrant depending on their finishing position in the final of each race meeting • Championship (if number of entrants allows) will be awarded in two Thunderbike Class classes to the rider with the highest overall points totals based on the wheel size of their machine: • For all riders with machines meeting the technical regulations for the MCF flat track regulations for the adult solo classes and the • Minibike SW (Small Wheel) Wheel size 14” or less thunderbike engine specification below Minibike LW (Large Wheel) Wheel size over 14” but not larger than 19” • All riders must be aged 18 or over on 01 January in that competitive season • • The top three riders of the championship will be awarded a national number the following season Junior Class Thunderbike Engine Specifications: • For riders aged 7–11 years on the 01 January in that competitive season • 2 Stroke, multi-cylinder machines – 500cc to unlimited • Machines must comply with the technical regulations for the Junior/ Intermediate/Youth classes and the general MCF flat track regulations • Twin Parallel, four stroke machines – 500cc to unlimited
• Singles, four stroke – 600cc to unlimited • V-twins and multi-cylinder four strokes – 600cc to unlimited Note: Riders on equipment that does not meet the above specification but deemed suitable may also ride in the class but will not be eligible for championship points.
Intermediate Class • For riders aged 10- 15 years on the 01 January in that competitive season • Machines must comply with the technical regulations for the Junior/ Intermediate/Youth classes and the general MCF flat track regulations
Senior Class • For riders aged 14 – 17 years on the 01 January in that competitive season • Machines must comply with the technical regulations for the Junior/ Intermediate/Youth classes and the general MCF flat track regulations
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