What was on in 2009

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 11th and Sunday12th July and Race Machine session on Sunday 12th July only.

With prices starting at just £30.00 for the first track session (£20.00 each for further sessions) this event is incredible value as that allows both you and a friend into the whole weekend’s event.

Contact us via Phone, Fax, e-mail or write to us at VMCC HQ.

PRE 65 TRIALS (Sat 11th July)

Pre 65 Trial at the 2009 Festival of 1000 Bikes, Mallory Park.

The Taverners section of the VMCC will again be organising a pre-65 Trial which will be taking place on Sat 11th July 2009

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 trial as it will only be held on the Saturday of the event to give riders the chance to enjoy everything that “Past Masters Sunday” has to offer. We therefore advise that entries are received as soon as possible & be accompanied by the correct entry fee which will be returned if the entry is unsuccessful. Successful entries will be entitled to two free passes to the event & Volunteers willing 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.

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.

ALL RIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS
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

GRASS TRACK (Sun 12th July)

The Grasstrack will be held on Sunday 12th July 2009 on the same course as in 2008 which is situated just outside the pay-line near the “Lodge Gates D” (see map for details).

“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 just as good as last years exciting event with 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

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,
NORTHANTS,
NN1 OPY

SPRINT DEMONSTRATION (Sun 12th July)

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 of 12th July.

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!

Organised by The Sprint Section of the VMCC more details can be gained by contacting the Sprint Section or visit our dedicated website:- www.vmccsprint.co.uk

Acting Section Secretary – Rhett Fisher rhettvmcc@ntlworld.net

The Sprint Section is pleased to announce that former Drag Race Champion, Ian Turboville has agreed to bring and run his mind blowing ‘Super Twin’ Drag Bike ‘Mr Spokehead’ to wow the crowd on the Sunday of this years 1000 bikes festival during the Sprint Demo. (click here for further details)

HISTORIC SPRINT MACHINE DISPLAY (Saturday & Sunday)

For 2009 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.

The display Marquee will be located in the Race Paddock & particular thanks go to the National Motorcycle Museum who have 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.

PAST MASTERS PARADE

THE BEST IS BACK!

The VMCC is proud to announce some very exciting news concerning this year’s event which will be held at Mallory Park on 10/11/12 July 2009.

None other than 4 times World Superbike Champion Carl Fogarty MBE will be riding a very special race machine in our “Past Masters” track feature on Sunday 12th July. Also following Norton’s return to the 2009 TT with Michael Dunlop on the new Norton NRV Race Machine both man & machine will be out on track in a feature that will also include some very special celebrity guest riders aboard the new Norton Commando road bikes! Keeping with a Norton theme Sammy Miller MBE will be giving the first public track outing to the newly restored “Lowboy” prototype race machine.

Courtesy of the National Motorcycle Museum 4 of the Original Norton Rotary Race Machines will be out on track with the original riders on board including Steve Spray, Trevor Nation & Ian Simpson.

On the afternoon of Sunday 12th July a plethora of riders including Multiple World Champion Phil Read MBE will join with a whole host of famous names on track for the Stars Parade which forms the highlight of the Festival.

Here are just some of the names already confirmed (keep watching for updates):-
 

NAME		MACHINE
CARL	FOGARTY MBE	DUCATI 996
TITCH	ALLEN OBE BEM	MORGAN
STEVE	ALLEN	TITCH ALLEN VELOCETTE KSS
ALTO PERFORMANCE TEAM
PHIL	READ JNR	VYRUS DUCATI 944 RVC2v08 - MORE...
PHIL	READ MBE	ALTO PERFORMANCE MV AUGUSTA F4
CLASSIC ENDURANCE TEAM
TONY	CAWTE	JOEY DUNLOP WORKS HONDA 250
JIM	REDMAN	HONDA CR750
RON	CHANDLER	WORKS BSA ROCKET 3
JOHN	COOPER	WORKS BSA ROCKET 3
JOHN	DAVIES	MAGNI MOTO GUZZI
DES	EVANS	VINCENT GREY FLASH
MAURICE	EVANS	HONDA RC161
BILL	DAWSON	VELOCETTE “COVEL”
MICK	GRANT	TUL-ARIS 800 - MORE..
		SUZUKI RG 500
DAVID	HAILWOOD	HONDA RC181
KEITH	HECKLES	MANX NORTON 500
MICK	HEMMINGS	TAIT 500 GP TRIUMPH
OLLIE	HOWE	MANX NORTON 500
ROB	MALTBY	YAMAHA TZ 250
SAMMY	MILLER	GILERA 500
		REG 250
		NORTON LOWBOY PROTOTYPE
NORTON MOTORCYCLES
MICHAEL	DUNLOP	NRV ROTARY RACER
CELEBRITY RIDERS	TBA	NEW NORTON COMMANDO ROAD BIKES!
NATIONAL M/C MUSEUM
TREVOR	NATION	JPS NORTON RCW ROTARY
STEVE	SPRAY	JPS NORTON RCW ROTARY
IAN	SIMPSON	DUCKHAMS QXR NORTON ROTARY
TERRY	RYMER	DUCKHAMS QXR NORTON ROTARY
WESLEY	WALL	TRIUMPH GP500
PHIL MORRIS RACING
FRANK	PERRIS	YAMAHA 250 V4
TOMMY	ROBB	HONDA 250-4
TONY	RUTTER	DUCATI 750 F2
RHODES COLLECTION
IVAN	RHODES	WOODS/MELLORS 1939 VELOCETTE  WORKS 350
		AJS BIG PORT 350
GRAHAM	RHODES	VELOCETTE ‘ROARER’
HOWARD	GERMAN	MELLORS 1937 VELOCETTE WORKS 500
SAM	RHODES	TOMKINSON 1928 VELOCETTE KTT 400
COLIN	SEELEY	SEELEY 750 COMMANDO
KEN	SPRAYSON	ROYAL ENFIELD GP5
BILL	SIMPSON	YAMAHA TZ750
LAVERDA CORSE
PIERO	LAVERDA	LAVERDAV6 1000cc
FERNANDO	CAPELLOTTO	LAVERDA RGS TT F1 1000CC
EDUARDO	DOSSENA	LAVERDA TT F2 600CC
MARNIX	VAN DER SCHALK	LAVERDA SFC 750CC
TST RACING
MICK	GRANT	SUZUKI RG500
		TUL-ARIS 800 GP BIKE
TONY	SALT	EX ROGER MARSHALL GSXR750
RICHARD	TRACY	KENNY ROBERTS TZ250
CHRIS	VINCENT	NORTON ROTARY OUTFIT
		SOLO TBA
MALC	WHEELER	SEELEY G50
CHARLIE	WILLIAMS	MAXTON TZ385
		WORKS HONDA SUPERBIKE (TBA)

HONDA 250-4s
In addition to the above star studded line-up & courtesy of Phil Morris Racing we will be featuring no less than 18 Honda 250-4 cylinder machines as part of our Past Masters feature. Lead by Tommy Robb, David Hailwood & Malc Wheeler this will be the biggest ever collection of these amazing sounding machines assembled on track at the same time. Imagine the noise (music!)

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

CARL FOGARTY OFFICIAL SIGNING & APPEARANCE TIMES
Saturday - 4.30pm VMCC Stand in Trade area of Race Paddock
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.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

AVENUE OF CLUBS

With nearly 50 one make Clubs in displaying in the Avenue of Clubs in 2008 this was be a big hit with visitors to the event. Again in 2009 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 2009 Festival of 1000 Bikes-

AUTO JUMBLE/TRADE STANDS

Auto jumble
There will be a large Auto jumble held on both days of the 2009 event which will again be situated in the race paddock.

Each auto jumble stand measures 4M X 5M which can be booked by contacting VMCC HQ or e-mail events@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 & Norton Motorcycles.

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 £15.00 per “unit” for the entire week-end, Fri-Sun inclusive. There is no need to pre book as your camping fees will be collected on the day of arrival.

SPECIAL VMCC/BARCELO HOTEL OFFER

If you require accommodation we have negotiated a special deal for you at the nearby 4 Star Barcelo Hinckley Island Hotel. This superbly appointed hotel is pleased to offer this special weekend rate in association with the Vintage Motor Cycle Club throughout 2009! Located less than 10 minutes drive from Mallory Park this is the perfect base for the event. Not only this but the hotel features great leisure facilities, and a special private breakfast served to VMCC members in the Triumph Motorcycles Themed bar on the morning of Sunday 12th July.

Barcelo/VMCC offer of £60 per double room, per night, bed and breakfast.

Book now, quoting "VMCC rate" on 01455 631122
Barcelo Hinckley Island Hotel, Watling St, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3JA You can book the offer directly by following this link:

Click Here for Special Offer

Email Hinckley.mande@barcelo-hotels.co.uk

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 2009 Raffle will be non other than a beautiful classic motorcycle.

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 “Classic” Helmet

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

Fourth Prize-Ones Years subscription to Classic Racer magazine

Fifth Prize-Ones Years subscription To Bonhams Motorcycle Auction Catalogues.

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

THE HAILWOOD SUITE/HOSPITALITY

The International Laverda Owners Club will be holding a special interview with non other than Piero Laverda in the Hailwood suite on the evening of Sat 11th July.

VIP hospitality for Corporate guests, Sponsors and Past Masters will be provided in the Hailwood Suite on Sunday 12th 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 10th & Saturday 11th 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 12th.

Provisional 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 CAFE 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 on Friday 10th & throughout the weekend. See below for opening times & entertainment listing.

FRIDAY - 6.30pm-Late.
Real Ale Bar Open.

THE ACE CAFE ROCK N ROLL STAGE
6.30pm-Rock n Roll DJ from The Ace Cafe
8.00pm- Live Band - The Rock n' Roll Society. Bring along your dancing shoes, as these guys will have you out of your seats or at the very least singing along to the best powerhouse versions of "Roll Over Beethoven", "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On", and "Midnighter", served up with a barrel of fun!"
See www.therocknrollsociety.com  

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

THE ACE CAFE ROCK N ROLL STAGE
6.30pm Stars On Stage.
Stars including Carl Fogarty, Michael Dunlop & Phil Read who are taking part in Sundays "Past Masters" Track display will be interviewed on stage in this brilliant feature that has the marquee busting at the seams.

7.30 pm-Rock n Roll DJ from The Ace Cafe
8.30pm & 10.30pm - Live Band on Stage - The John Lewis Rock ‘n’ Roll Trio
John Lewis, a living legend on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Scene and an Icon in song writing. The VMCC are proud to present his new Rock ‘n’ Roll Trio bashing the piano and picking the guitar in a manner to impress even the most accomplished of musicians. With John’s instantly recognisable voice this trio will rock the VMCC big top with some great classic tunes.
You can see more at www.myspace.com/johnlewisrock39n39rolltrio
 

10.00pm-Firework Spectacular in Conjunction with Norton Motorcycles
Real Ale & Fireworks! In conjunction with Norton Motorcycles the massive Firework display late on Saturday evening following the entertainment on the Ace Cafe Stage in “VMCC Big Top” makes this a part of the event not to be missed!

SUNDAY - 11.00am-Event Close
Real Ale Bar Open (excellent track viewing from the seated area overlooking Stebbe Straight)

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

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 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 situated in the woods behind “Gerards” bend.

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
During Saturday & Sunday come and see some of the incredible machines (& mingle with their star riders) such as Carl Fogarty's, The Laverda V6 the incredible Tul-aris GP bike 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 challenging course situated near the “lodge” entrance gates “D” (see map for more details).

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 four times World Superbike Champion Carl Fogarty MBE plus TT Star Michael Dunlop on the new Norton NRV race machine. Also appearing will be World Champion Jim Redman on a works CR750 Honda as well as no less than 18 Honda 250/4s on track at the same time lead by Tommy Robb & David Hailwood. (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 Morton's 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 both Saturday & Sunday the assembly areas for the “reluctant machines” courtesy of Hawksley Engineering Ltd.

Consumables & Spares- Will be available all weekend from the “Carrot Cycles” trade stand that will be located in the race paddock. As well as Lubricants, Cables, Chains, Batteries, Fuel Fittings & Ignition Parts they also bring along a good range of tools & equipment including a lathe to keep you out on track!

Track Session event photographer  - “Captured in Digital” are Mallory Parks new official track photographers & will be filming each entrant in every track session. Your souvenir photograph will be available to purchase at the event from their office located in the race paddock overlooking the start/finish straight. (Mallory Park Map for location). Photographs will also be available in the weeks following the event from “Captured in Digital” (01455) 841707 www.capturedindigital.co.uk

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