Telford 2015

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February 2015

What: The Putoline Classic Dirt Bike Show February 21-22, 2015 Where: Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4JH

In Balance

– by Tim Britton CDB editor Welcome to the Putoline Classic Dirt Bike Show – formerly known the world over as ‘Wrighty’s Show’ – but still the same superb event, packed full of the best of competition motorcycles from all eras. Wrighty’s still involved, Putoline is on board and there’s a couple of new ideas being mooted. First of these is the Classic Racer GP Paddock. Wrighty always encouraged a few road racers to come along, fetch a few of their bikes and fire one or two of them up. We’re expanding ever so slightly on this with a dedicated area outside hall one where several notable bikes will be being fired up at various times during the two days. These sessions always attract a decent interest and there has been some exotica persuaded into life from super singles to V8 GP legends and everything in between. The show has grown fantastically from the early days of Wrighty setting it away, it’s helped of course that Alan is a known name in the sporting world, a Midland Champion, National trial winner and works rider for Suzuki in the feet-up world. Now the show is part of Mortons portfolio we’re intending to grow, expand and make it the best show it can be. Luckily we can tap into the knowledge that is out there in our scene and celebrate any number of special events and anniversaries. For instance, 2015 sees the 40th anniversary of Martin Lampkin winning the very first world trials crown for Bultaco, Yorkshire and the UK. Meanwhile a future world champ was making the jump from the youth division to adult racing and his success was noted by him becoming the Pinhard Prize winner for 1975. Yes, Graham Noyce was on his way and would take the world crown in 1979 for Honda. Both Martin and Graham will be stage guests during the show. Also on stage will be the Linsdells – dad Steve and son Olie and maybe mum Carole if she can be persuaded – and noted Moto GP commentator Julian Ryder will be teasing a host of tales from them about making the fastest Royal Enfield racers ever, to being works Paton development riders. From the exciting world of long track racing will be the Dula Godden raced by Simon Wigg and Julian Wigg will be firing up his late brother’s machine and giving some insights into the background of the world championship win in 1985. Add to that, the show will have loads of clubs, prize presentations on stage, a massive autojumble, bikes for sale, more off-road celebrities than a stick can be shaken at and will be the place to meet, join or try something new in the sporting world. Speaking of something new, our new project bike will be launched at the show too.

February 21-22, 2015 Show Preview

Ticket hotline: 01507 529529 The Classic Dirt Bike Dinner

➔Programme of events Saturday

08.00 Ticket sales counters open for visitors to purchase tickets 09:00 Autojumble opens for visitors with Autojumble Tickets 10:00 Show Halls open to visitors 10.30 Stage Champion Sammy Miller on stage talking about his road racing history 11:00 Stage Martin Lampkin 11.30 Graham Noyce 12:00 Firing up racing motorcycles in the Classic Racer paddock area 12:30 Stage Julian Wigg talk about Dula Zierk Godden 13:00 Stage “Poachers” presentations 13:30 Stage “KIA National Twinshock Trials” 14:00 Stage Martin Lampkin 14.00 Firing up racing motorcycles in the Classic Racer paddock area 14.30 Stage Sammy Miller talking about his offroad history 15.00 Graham Noyce 15.30 Stage Linsdell Family 16.45 Halls close

Sunday

08.00 Ticket sales counters open for visitors to purchase tickets 09:00 Autojumble opens for visitors with Autojumble Tickets 10:00 Show Halls open to visitors 10.30 Stage Champion Sammy Miller on stage talking about his road racing history 11:00 Graham Noyce 11.30 Julian Ryder MotoGP review of 2014 and looking forward to 2015 12:00 Firing up racing motorcycles in the Classic Racer paddock area 12.30 Stage Linsdell Family 13:00 Graham Noyce 13:30 Stage Sammy Miller talking about his offroad history 14:00 Firing up racing motorcycles in the Classic Racer paddock area 14.30 Stage Series Organisers ad-hoc slot 15.00 Awards Presentations 15:45 Halls Close

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feature for a number of years has been the Saturday Dinner. At this popular gathering not only will there be an excellent meal but the chance to hear from our special guest stars. This year our entertaining

guest speakers will be Mick Grant – a man who covers on and off-road sport with his road racing past and current pre65 obsession. Mick will be joined by Sammy Miller – again a multi dimensional rider who claims to have ridden everything except

speedway. Also up there is Bill Brown, Mr Wulf Sport, scrambler, businessman, importer and enthusiast. The dinner will be entertaining with these three guys on there. There are still a few tickets to be had but get in quick.


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