What's On in 2008

TRACK SESSIONS

Track sessions in which YOU can ride your own solo, outfit or 3 wheeler will take place over both days of the event. Machines will be grouped according to type with Road Machine Sessions on Saturday. 12th and Sunday 13th July and Race Machine session on Sunday 13th July only.

With prices starting at just £29.00 for the first track session (£18.00 each for further sessions) this event is incredible value as that allows both you and a friend into the whole weekend’s event.

Full details of provisional session times will be available early in 2008.

You can book your place to ride on the historic Mallory Tarmac by the following means-
Download an Entry Form and return to us.
Apply for an entry form via the 2008 Entry Form Request page and we will send you an entry pack.
Guidance Notes for entering this event can be downloaded here.
Contact us via Phone, Fax, e-mail or write to us at VMCC HQ.

TRIALS

Pre 65 Trials at the 2008 Festival of 1000 Bikes, Mallory Park.

The Taverners section of the VMCC has been asked, by the organisers of the Festival of 1000 Bikes, to look after the trials demonstration events taking place alongside the track and grass track displays.

A Trial will run on each day of the weekend (Sat 12th & Sun 13th July 2008).

The Taverners have been running a winter trials series in and around Leicestershire for about 40 years. Our events are laid out to suit the ‘Big Old Bikes’ that have fallen out of competitive favour in most ‘classic’ trials events. With that in mind, our trials are usually restricted to Pre-57 solo motorcycles and are divided into 4 classes (see regs for details). Machines should be, generally, of the period. Concentric Carbs, Electronic Ignitions and non standard fork internals are acceptable modifications.

We anticipate a healthy interest in the trials. The area designated and the likely close proximity of spectators has necessitated that we restrict the number of entries to 50 riders per day. To make the trials as interesting as possible to spectators; it has been decided that entries will be granted on an oldest bike basis. Hopefully numbers should permit entries from machines manufactured between 1957 and 1965 & these will be accepted up to the maximum entry.

Entries received, on or before the closing date, will be sorted by the age of machine and entries will be filled with the oldest 50 machines. We will notify successful entrants within one week. If you don’t receive a notification then, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful.

Entries should be accompanied by the entry fee(s) which will be returned if the entry is unsuccessful.

If you are flexible and can ride on either of the two days please indicate, on the entry form, which day you would prefer to enter. We will endeavour to get you in on your preferred day.

Successful entries will be entitled to two free passes to the event.

Volunteers to act as observers are always welcome. Please contact the Clerk of the Course (Roger Monk, details below) if you, or friends, or family can assist. A free pass is the only reward we can offer other than our usual observers’ raffle! There may even be prizes for riders. We’ll let you know when we know.

ALL RIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS

We hope to see a good range of interesting machines (and riders) over the weekend and hope to provide a good demonstration of our sport in a safe and enjoyable environment for all.

For more details and an entry form please contact-

Festival of 1000 Bikes Trial 
VMCC HQ
Allen House
Wetmore Road
Burton upon Trent
Staffs
DE14 1TR

Observers please contact- Mr Roger Monk Tel:(01509) 412662

Or download an entry form/regulations/information here

GRASS TRACK

The Grasstrack will be held on Sunday 13th July 2008 on a brand new course (following extensive landscaping works at Mallory) situated at the end of the Avenue of Clubs.

VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE GRASSTRACK

“Oh how the gods smile on the assembled band of enthusiasts”. The Festival of 1000 Bikes brings joy to thousands of Vintage Grasstrackers… “Is that the fanatical vintage stalwart followers, the vintage bikes, or the vintage riders?” you may ask, (in jest of course.) The truthful answer is, a bit of all of these.

This year the Grasstrack Demonstration promises to be even better than the previous event. The tricky, bumpy, technical track of last season is replaced with a smoother, better shaped well placed oval that will encourage excellent racing with close dices and fearless passing. The format of the demonstration this year follows the usual structure of our race meetings.

We have classes for: Vintage solo, Post Vintage Solo, Pre and Post War solo, Classic solo, Classic 4 valve solo, a new class for post 1975 250 c.c. solo machines and two classes for vintage and Pre- 75 sidecar machines. The Section also caters for a growing number of junior riders who enjoy classes commensurate with their age, experience and the machines they ride. It has been good to see a growing number of youth riders on real vintage machinery. This situation has been encouraged though our policy of allowing the youngsters to gain experience of our club by riding any and every machines the already have. The new track promises much. With a smoother surface to ride we can expect a show of full throttle intelligent bravery second to none

You must look out for The Priestly Brothers on super fast vintage machinery. Also, watch for former Champion, Dave Abbot on B.S.A. and J.A.P. solo’s, and Andy Smith with son Chris on Velo. and J.A.P. machines plus 4 valve mounted Les Rowland. We also have the spectacle of vintage sidecars dicing for every inch of the track. Riders to watch out for include Mike Wild (Triumph), Stu Towner (Vincent), Bob Miles (Triumph), and mother and son duo, Celia and Arthur Walton (Ariel).

At this venue the true spirit of the vintage movement really shows through. The gentle atmosphere with great racing and the friendly, helpful fellow riders, never fail to amaze and satisfy. These are true enthusiasts who care about their sport.

Organised by he Grass Track Section of The VMCC for more details and an entry form please contact the entries secretary enclosing an SAE to:-

Trevor Hopkins,
2 THE WILLOWS,
DAVENTRY,
NOTHANTS,
NN1 OPY.

SPRINT DEMONSTRATION (Sunday)

Sprinting - possibly the earliest, purest and one of the most challenging of the motorcycle sports.

The Sprint Section’s dedicated team of volunteers and their members will once again put on a Display of Alcohol Burning, Tyre Smoking and Ear Shattering action on the Mallory Start & Finish straight. We will have two sessions during the Sunday.

The foundation of the Club’s early days was very much based on the Sporting element of motorcycling with the founder members starved of competition during the hostilities of ‘38 to ’45. What was needed was an outlet for showing what could be achieved with little or no money to prove to yourself and your mates that you could go faster than they could. What followed was a resurgence in the art of Sprinting (or short-distance Speed Trials as they were commonly called). Titch and his dedicated followers were soon emulating their pre-war hero’s by attempting to cover the distance, usually a quarter mile, in the shortest possible time. Timing was rudimentary in those days with Flag Starts and hand held stop watches. It is the spirit of those early days that we use a Flag Start again this year with two lanes, running the old and the new, side by side. It will soon become clear that the oldie’s are no slouches!

We will have machinery from every decade since the 1920’s in action on the 1/8th mile course. The great thing about sprinting is that almost anyone can do it on almost any machine.

Do you fancy having a go sometime? Take a few minutes to visit our Marquee and talk to some of the experienced Sprinters on hand this weekend who will be only too pleased to give you loads of helpful advice – but, be warned, it’s very addictive!

HISTORIC SPRINT MACHINE DISPLAY (Saturday & Sunday)

For 2008 we will be having a large marquee where many of the machines appearing in the demonstration will be on display as well as some historic machines from the past to represent the high points in Sprinting History. Once again our thanks go to the many owners of these rare machines for allowing you such close contact with the exhibits.

Particular thanks go to the National Motorcycle Museum, which has given us such tremendous support during the last two years at Mallory with the loan of exhibits.

Riders in the sprint demo are mounted on a cross section of machines from the Vintage era, through to Modern Rocket Ships. Few remain as the maker intended, having been either much modified or tuned (usually both!) They have been selected to represent a typical Sprint Meeting that could have taken place on any Sunday during the last 60 years and to give an idea of the sort of machines that form the backbone of Sprinting.

Our Marquee will be located in the Race Paddock.

Organised by The Sprint Section of the VMCC.

More details can be gained by contacting the Sprint Section or visit our new website:- www.vmccsprint.co.uk

Section Secretary - Juan Manzano:- juanmanzano@vmccsprint.co.uk

PAST MASTERS PARADE

Motorcycling legend, Giacomo Agostini will take to the Mallory Park race track at the Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Festival of 1000 Bikes on Sunday 13th July.

Multiple World Champion and 10 times TT winner, Agostini, returns to the Friendly Circuit where he was beaten by local motorcycle racer John Cooper back in 1971 at the Race of the Year.

John Cooper will also attend the event and he will be bringing along his BSA Rocket 3 which he beat Agostini on all those years ago.

A plethora of riders including Multiple World Champion Phil Read will join the duelling pair on track for the Stars Parade which forms the highlight of the Festival.

On the afternoon of Sunday 13th July many famous names and machines will take to the track in a thrilling mixture of sites and sounds.

Just some of the names already confirmed:-
 

NAME		MACHINE
GIACOMO	AGOSTINI	MV AUGUSTA 500 (4 cylinder)
TITCH	ALLEN	MORGAN
STEVE	ALLEN	TITCH ALLEN VELOCETTE KSS
ALTO PERFORMANCE TEAM
PETE	WHITELEGG	LAVERDA 750S FORMULA
PHIL	READ JNR	VYRUS DUCATI 944 RVC2v08 - MORE...
PHIL	READ MBE	MOTO PATON 500
		LAVERDA FORMULA 750S
CLASSIC ENDURANCE TEAM
ROGER	HURST	WORKS HONDA CR820
RON	CHANDLER	WORKS BSA ROCKET 3
JOHN	COOPER	WORKS BSA ROCKET 3
JOHN	DAVIES	SEELEY G50 OUTFIT
DES	EVANS	VINCENT GREY FLASH
HOWARD	GERMAN	MELLORS 1937 VELOCETTE 500
MICK	GRANT	TUL-ARIS 800 - MORE..
		SUZUKI RG 500
DAVID	HAILWOOD	HONDA RC181
KEITH	HECKLES	MANX NORTON 500
MICK	HEMMINGS	TAIT 500 GP TRIUMPH
		DAYTONA 500 TRIUMPH
OLLIE	HOWE	MANX NORTON 500
ROB	MALTBY	YAMAHA TZ 250
		YAMAHA TZ125
SAMMY	MILLER	GILERA 500
		REG 250
		HAILWOOD HONDA R181 500
NATIONAL M/C MUSEUM WORKS MACHINES WITH ORIGINAL STAR RIDERS
LEE	DICKINSON	NEW NRV588 PROTOTYPE MORE...
TREVOR	NATION	JPS NORTON RCW ROTARY
JIM	MOODIE	JPS NORTON RCW ROTARY
IAN	SIMPSON	DUCKHAMS QXR NORTON ROTARY
PHIL	BORLEY	DUCKHAMS QXR NORTON ROTARY
FRANK	PERRIS	YAMAHA 250 V4
DEREK	PLUMMER	BMW R75 OUTFIT
IVAN RHODES COLLECTION
IVAN	RHODES	WOODS/MELLORS 1939 VELOCETTE  WORKS 350
GRAHAM	RHODES	VELOCETTE ‘ROARER’
HOWARD	GERMAN	MELLORS 1937 VELOCETTE WORKS 500
JOHN	KIDSON	WOODS 1937 VELOCETTE WORKS 500
SAM	RHODES	TOMKINSON 1928 VELOCETTE KTT 400
DEREK	RUMBLE	RUMBLE BSA OUTFIT
KEN	SPRAYSON	ROYAL ENFIELD GP5
NIGEL	STONE	CR93 HONDA
		MORBIDELLI VR125
TST RACING
MICK	GRANT	EX SHEENE SUZUKI RG500
TONY	SALT	EX ROGER MARSHALL GSXR750
IAN	GASKELL	YAMAHA TZ250S
CHRIS	VINCENT	NORTON ROTARY OUTFIT
MALC	WHEELER	MAMOLA SUZUKI XR 45
		R.E.G. 250
		SEELEY G50
ROGER	WINTERBURN	SEELEY G50
CHARLIE	WILLIAMS	MAXTON TZ385
		WORKS HONDA ENDURANCE RACER (TBA)

Special thanks to The National Motorcycle Museum (Birmingham), The Sammy Miller Museum, Mr Tony Salt (TST Tyres), Mr Ivan Rhodes, Mr Bernie Saunders, Alto Performance and all our Riders & Suppliers of machines for their generosity.

GIACOMO AGOSTINI OFFICIAL SIGNING & APPEARANCE TIMES
Saturday - 4.00pm VMCC Stand in Trade area of Race Paddock (with John Cooper).
Saturday - 6.30pm VMCC Entertainment Marquee in Race Paddock (Stars on Stage).
Sunday - 10.00am VMCC Stand in Trade area of Race Paddock.
Sunday - 1.30pm On Track (Past Masters Track Session).
Sunday - 2.30pm VMCC Stand in Trade area of Race Paddock (with John Cooper).

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

AVENUE OF CLUBS

With over 40 one make Clubs in displaying in the Avenue of Clubs in 2007 this was be a big hit with visitors to the event. Again in 2008 each Club will be displaying their Members machines as well as many of those same Members riding in the Track parades.

Clubs wishing to attend or wishing to have a special track session for their Members should contact VMCC HQ as soon as possible hq@vmcc.net

List of Clubs that have already confirmed their attendance in the Avenue of Clubs at the 2008 Festival of 1000 Bikes .

AUTO JUMBLE/TRADE STANDS

Auto jumble
There will be a large Auto jumble held on both days of the 2008 event.

Following extensive landscaping work at Mallory Park over the last 2 years the Auto jumble will have a new dedicated area located on the outside of the circuit.

Each auto jumble stand measures 4M X 5M which can be booked by contacting VMCC HQ or e-mail hq@vmcc.net

Trade Stands
The Trade Village will be located within the race paddock and will also feature stands from all the events partners including Footman James Insurance Brokers Ltd, Bonhams Auctioneers, Mortons Media, The National Motorcycle Museum & The Ace Café.

Trade Stands can be booked by contacting Mrs Helen Lovell at Mallory Park on (01455)842931 or e-mail helen@mallorypark.co.uk

CAMPING AND ACCOMMODATION

Great Camping facilities will be available at £10.00 per pitch for the entire week-end, Fr-Sun inclusive. There is no need to pre book as your camping fees will be collected on the day of arrival.

If you require accommodation we have negotiated a special deal for you at the Holiday Inn. Holiday Inn Coventry is pleased to offer this special weekend rate in association with the Vintage Motor Cycle Club throughout 2008!

Located in the heart of the UK, Holiday Inn Coventry is the perfect venue to stay when visiting historic Coventry, the birthplace of the British motor industry. Coventry Transport Museum and the National Motorcycle Museum are just 10 minutes drive, or visit nearby Mallory Park or Silverstone.

VMCC offer of £58 per room, per night, bed and breakfast.

Book now, quoting "VMCC rate" on 024 7658 7420
Holiday Inn Coventry M6, J2 Hinckley Road, Walsgrave, Coventry, CV2 2HP www.holidayinn.co.uk

More...

A further list of accommodation can be found on Mallory Parks own Website www.mallorypark.co.uk accommodation.

RAFFLE

The VMCC offers two superb machines every year as part of our twice yearly Raffle competitions.

First prize in our July-Dec 2008 Raffle will be non other than a beautiful classic motorcycle TBA.

Tickets will be available to buy at just £1.00 each from the VMCCs Stand within the race paddock at Mallory where the machine can be seen in the flesh! (see event map).

Books of 3 Raffle Tickets will also be distributed via the VMCCs own monthly magazine “The Vintage Motorcycle” and in the July edition of “Old Bike Mart”.

Not only do you have the chance to win this beautiful motorcycle, but each ticket purchased offers you the chance to win these other great prizes.

Second Prize-DAVIDA “Ninety 1” Helmet

Third Prize-One Years Subscription to Old Bike Mart & The Classic Motorcycle magazine.

Fourth Prize-Ones Years subscription to Classic Racer magazine

The VMCC would like to thank Mortons Motorcycle Media & Davida Helmets products for their support.

HOSPITALITY

VIP hospitality for Sponsors and Past Masters will be provided in the Hailwood Suite on Sunday 13th July.

ENTERTAINMENT/OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Ample catering to suit all tastes will be provided over the course of the weekend with the VMCC “Big Top” Marquee with Separate bar area also providing refreshment.

On the evening of both Friday 11th & Saturday 12th there will be live bands providing entertainment on The Ace Cafe Stage within in the VMCC “Big Top” marquee until late in the evening. Also in this area on Saturday evening their will be a “Stars on Stage” feature with interviews with some of the past masters who will be riding on Sunday 13th.

General Timetable Of Events & Facilities Opening Times.
(Please note specific days as shown, all locations marked on event map)

Friday & Saturday - 6.30pm – Late
VMCC ENTERTAINMENT MARQUEE & BAR FEATURING THE ACE CAFÉ ROCK N ROLL STAGE.
Come down and visit the VMCC Marquee and bar located within the race paddock. The bar will be open from 6.30pm with the following the entertainment.

FRIDAY - 6.30pm-Late.
Bar Open.

THE ACE CAFE ROCK N ROLL STAGE
6.30pm-Rock n Roll DJ Tracy Dick
8.00pm Lynette Morgan & The Blackwater Valley Boys.
Following on from their appearances at the Ace Cafe and venues around the UK we are delighted to welcome this nationally acclaimed band the event. You can hear tracks from the country/rock n roll influenced sound on their website-www.myspace.com/lynettemorganandtheblackwatervalleyboys

SATURDAY - 11.00am-Late
Bar Open (excellent track viewing from the seated area overlooking Stebbe Straight).

THE ACE CAFE ROCK N ROLL STAGE
7.00pm Stars On Stage.
Stars including Giacomo Agostini & Phil Read who are taking part in Sundays "Past Masters" Track display will be interviewed on stage by well known journalist Jim Reynolds.

7.30 pm-Rock n Roll Dj Tracy Dick
8.30pm Darrell Higham & The Enforcers.
Stalwarts of the Ace Cafe stage in London the VMCC is delighted to welcome this most famous of Rock N Roll bands to the Festival of 1000 Bikes. One of the most talented & original artists on the UK rock n roll scene Darrel has 15 solo albums and west end stages appearances to his multiple credits. Also an accomplished session musician the band quote influences from country through to rockabilly and 60s blues and pop.
Website www.darrelhigham.co.uk 

Saturday & Sunday 9.00 am to event close
TRADE STANDS/AUTO JUMBLE/AVENUE OF CLUBS
With some of the biggest names in the movement on site and a packed auto jumble not to mention over 40 Club displays there is something around every corner at Mallory this weekend. (See separate list of Club Entries)

Saturday & Sunday 9.00 am to event close
WALL OF DEATH
Experience the thrills and spills of the “DemonDrome” Wall of Death situated near the road paddock on the outside of the circuit. www.demondrome.com

Saturday & Sunday 11.00am – 3.30pm
PRE 65 TRIAL
Classic pre 65 Trial organised by the Taverners Section of the VMCC on Mallory Park’s off road courses.

Saturday & Sunday 9.00am - event close
STATIC DISPLAY OF TRACK SESSION ENTRANTS MACHINES
Come and see the display of VMCC Members machines in both the road & race bike paddocks.

Sunday 9.30am - event close
STATIC DISPLAY OF PAST MASTERS RACE AND SPRINT MACHINES
From Sunday Morning come and see some of the incredible machines (& mingle with their star riders) such as Agostini’s MV500, Phil Read’s Paton 500 and the incredible Tul-aris plus the works machines supplied by The National Motorcycle Museum all displayed in the Past Masters section of the static display area within the race paddock. In a separate display area you can also see some historic Sprint bikes in the VMCC Sprint Sections own marquee.

Sunday 10.30am – 3.30pm
GRASS TRACK
Historic Grass Track organised by the Grass Track and Speedway Section of the VMCC. Come and see some spectacular “grass action” on a brand new course situated at the end of the Ave of Clubs.

Sunday 12.30pm – 1.30pm & 5.00pm - 5.45pm
SPRINT DEMO
A fantastic display of straight line action will be provided by the Sprint Section of the VMCC during Sunday lunchtime & late afternoon on the Start/Finish straight. There will also be a Static Display of sprint machinery in the dedicated VMCC Sprint Section static display marquee located within the race bike paddock on both Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday 1.30pm – 2.30pm
THE PAST MASTER'S TRACK PARADE
See the incredible line up of Past Masters and machines take to the track in a spine tingling display of sites and sounds. Including a reprise to the epic 1971 race of the year battle between Ago & Cooper who will be joined by 70s superstar and multiple World Champion Phil Read on the awesome Paton 500 (See separate list for current line up).

Sunday 4.00pm
VMCC PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
After 4.00pm the following prestigious awards will be and presented directly to the winners and their machines with details being published in the VMCC Club Magazine and via Mortons Motorcycle Media Titles.
For Machines Ridden In Track Sessions -

• Best Pre War Machine (Sponsored by The Classic Motorcycle)

• Best Post War Machine (Sponsored by Old Bike Mart).

Other Categories

• Best Club Stand (Sponsored by Classic Racer).

Event Services
Fuel - Will be available during the times set out on the event map - Mallory Park Map for location

Starter Service - Will be available on Sunday in the race paddock for the “reluctant machines” courtesy of Hawksley Engineering Ltd.

Track Session event photographer  - Reilly Studios will be filming each entrant in every session. Your souvenir photograph will be available to purchase at the event from their office located in the race paddock (Mallory Park Map for location). Photographs will also be available following the event by contacting Reilly Studios on (01455) 610782

In case of query or in case of emergency/fire – Please contact an event Marshall/Member of Security Staff or the event Control Office located in the Race Administration Office.

Link to Mallory Park Map - PDF file