Darley Moor MCRRC MILESTONE SEASON READY FOR THE OFF

This year will see the Darley Moor Motor Cycle Road Race Club celebrate their 50th year and there are several small changes to the Championship for the 2014 season, which kicks off this weekend, 29th – 30th March 2014, near Wyaston, Derbyshire.

This year the Championship will be fought over 7 Rounds, with a double header, Rounds 3 and 4, over the final weekend of June, this will make room for a new event at Darley Moor, the 2014 Thundersprint in May.

However, the season begins this coming weekend with a full practice day starting at 10.00am on Saturday 29th March, giving the opportunity for riders to finalise last minute preparations/ familiarisation of their new ma- chines, or just give them the opportunity to get back up to speed after the winter break. For some, this week- end will be their first foray onto a road race track, perhaps as young as 12 years old and restricted to the

Formula 125 class or a road rider who wants the extra adrenaline rush that can only be found on the race track. All new racers can easily be identified, for theirs and the safety of other competitors, as they will be wearing an orange novice jacket for their first 10 race meetings.

Round 1 begins at 10.00am on Sunday 30th March with Practice for each class, which as usual features a wide range of solo machines, sidecars and karts, the first race anticipated to start at 11.30am with non-stop action through to 6.00pm.

To date there are a number of 2013 Champions already entered for the meeting, several defending their titles, whilst some have changed classes;

Dean Banks, with new passenger Ken Edwards (both from Stone) Formula 600 Sidecar Champion
David Bradley (Matlock) Classic 1000 Champion
Fred Burbidge (Market Harborough) Pre 98’s Up to 500cc Champion
Stephen Campbell (Leicester)
Formula 125 Champion
Dean Ephgrave (Hucknall) – Steel Framed 600 Champion
Jim Hodson (Wigan) – Peak Cup and Open Solo Champion
John Leese (Stoke on Trent) – Classic 350cc Champion
Shane Pearson (Derby) – Pre98’s Up to 1300cc Champion
Antony Porter (Chesterfield) – Pre Injection 600 Champion will not be defending his title, but has entered the Mini Sound of Thunder and Formula Darley classes
Tony Thompson / Jack Jones (Wirral) – Open Sidecar Champion Mark Tyrell (Evesham) – GP125 Champion, is also entered into the Lightweight class
Brad Vicars (Tadcaster) – Mini Sound of Thunder and Formula Darley Champion, also entered into Formula 600 classes

Darley Moor Motor Cycle Club 2014 Championship Calendar:

Test Day – Saturday 29th March
Round 1 – Sunday 30th March
Round 2 – Monday 21st April
Round 3 – Saturday 28th June
Round 4 – Sunday 29th June
Round 5 – Monday 25th August
Round 6 – Sunday 21st September Test Day – Saturday 11th October
Round 7 and Stars at Darley – Sunday 12th October

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More info on Darley Moor

The cost of adult admission to Darley Moor for all meetings, except the end of season Stars at Darley meeting (£16 adult £12 senior), is £12.00 per day, children under 16 are free, and Senior Citizens are £8.00. Parking and Paddock Transfer is free and a programme costs just £3.00. Adult admission to the Test Days is £6.00. Advance Tickets at discount prices are also available on-line just visit the Darley Race Shop for full details at www.darleymoorstore.co.uk

A 2014 Season Pass for Darley Moor is also available and admits to ALL motor cycle events at the circuit including test days and the Thundersprint Festival. The cost is £85.00 (Senior Citizens £55.00) and can be purchased online or by sending a cheque made payable to Darley Moor MCRRC Ltd, together with the full name of the season pass holders to: Season Passes, Darley Moor MCRRC Ltd, Anvil House, Derby Road, Old Tupton, Chesterfield, S42 6LA

There is ample room for spectators to camp and caravan at Darley Moor over the race weekends. The cost is £5.00 per unit per night. You can normally arrive after 5.00 pm on the Friday and stay until 10.00 am on the morning after the meeting.

Many thanks to Darley Moor Steve Gough for the photographs.

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