The Vintage Motor Cycle Club

Date Posted	Subject	Source
Jun 24, 2008	Tul-aris to appear at the Festival of 1000 Bikes	VMCC
The Tul-aris GP bike will appear at England’s largest racing motorcycle festival, the “Festival of 1000 Bikes” at Mallory Park in England on July 11-13^th, where it will be ridden by ex- Grand Prix ace Mick Grant. The Tul-aris is the first and only home-built, US-made Grand Prix bike to set outright lap records and win numerous races, including a national Formula USA Unlimited Grand Prix race. It was retired from racing in 2004, after the constructor, Dr. Robin Tuluie, moved to the UK to head up the Research and Development Department at the Renault Formula One Team: “Winning two Formula One World Championships in the last three years takes its toll on one’s free time, so I’m glad we can take this opportunity to dust off the Tul-aris, make some noise and immerse ourselves in a weekend of racing fun and celebrations. We have a great time whenever we play with the Tul-aris, for example we took it to Silverstone a couple of years ago and ran it alongside our Formula One car around the track – that was a blast. I was also an honour to be the first modern US racing bike to be invited to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a great demo event but perhaps a bit difficult to stretch the legs of this 183 hp, 273 lbs machine. This time we’ll be at Mallory Park, in the capable hands of Mick Grant, one of Britain’s GP heroes, so it should be impressive.” Other attractions at the Festival feature multiple world champions Giacomo Agostini and Phil Read, as well as John Cooper and David Hailwood, while in the evenings the bands on the ACE Café Rock & Roll stage will keep the party going.
Jun 23, 2008	The Hobbit to Run at 1000 Bikes!	VMCC
The Sprint Section is delighted to announce that John Hobbs will be running the ‘Hobbit’ on the SUNDAY of this years 1000 Bikes Festival at Mallory Park. John, Sprinter & Drag Racer, is a former World Record Holder, British and European Champion. John, with his final incarnation of the famous 'Hobbit', dominated the British and European Drag Race scene in the 1970's. The 'Hobbit' will be on show in the Sprint Marquee and will also running on Sunday during the Lunchtime and afternoon Sprint Demo's. We’re indebted to John for committing to be our star attraction for the event as he has put a lot of effort into getting the bike ready for some exciting ‘Rolling Burnouts’. You can read more about John’s illustrious Career by clicking here in Allan Currans’ fantastic article. ABOUT THE HOBBIT : Built: c1974 – 1700cc by John Hobbs Powered by: Two Nourish Weslake Engines & two Shorrock Blowers with 3-Speed Transmission. Achievements: First European ‘Side by Side’ run in the 8 Second bracket with an 8.84 sec. against Danny Johnson’s Double Harley. Best ¼ Mile: 8.04 seconds with 176mph Terminal Winner – ACU British Drag Racing Championship – 1976 Winner – European Drag Racing Championship – 1980 REMINDER: We’re also STILL looking to see what else we can tempt out from ‘under the bench’ to engage an enthusiastic public keen to know more about our sport and it’s history, so if you’re willing to put your historic or interesting Sprint bike on show, please contact: chrisillman@vmccsprint.co.uk
Jun 18, 2008	1000 BIKES-AGO APPEARANCE TIMES AND DAVID HAILWOOD TO RIDE!	VMCC
GIACOMO AGOSTINI OFFICIAL SIGNING & APPEARANCE TIMES *Saturday* - 4.00pm VMCC Stand in Trade area of Race Paddock (with John Cooper). 6.30pm VMCC Entertainment Marquee in Race Paddock (Stars on Stage). *Sunday* - 10.00am VMCC Stand in Trade area of Race Paddock. 1.30pm On Track (Past Masters Track Session). 2.30pm VMCC Stand in Trade area of Race Paddock (with John Cooper). DAVID HAILWOOD In a last minute addition to Sundays Past Masters programme David Hailwood will be riding the RC181 500cc Honda
Jun 5, 2008	VMCC FESTIVAL OF 1000 BIKES 11/12/13 JULY, MALLORY PARK LATEST NEWS	VMCC
JIM MOODIE JOINS ROTARY RACE MACHINE LINE UP AT THE FESTIVAL Latest news is that ex Norton Rotary works rider Jim Moodie joins us in a tribute to the late Roy Richards when The National Motorcycle Museum will be running 4 of their famous ex-works Rotary Norton Race bikes. Ex Norton works riders Trevor Nation, Ian Simpson & Phil Borley will be joined by Jim in putting these most iconic of race bikes through their paces. Not only that but up and coming rider Lee Dickinson will be riding the new Norton NRV588 rotary race machine which is currently under development by Rotary Guru Brian Crighton. This will be only the second time that the new machine has been run in public (the first being at last Year’s Festival). With names like Agostini, Cooper, Read, Grant, Miller & a packed timetable ranging from the public track sessions, historic Grass Track, straight line Sprinting & evening entertainment on the Ace Cafe Rock n Roll Stage there won’t be a moment to spare! *Full Past Masters/Machines rider list below.* So much more than a track weekend for old motorcycles, that’s why this year’s VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes is supported by some of the biggest names in the old bike movement including Footman James Insurance Brokers, Bonhams Auctioneers, Mortons Motorcycle Media, The Ace Cafe, The National Motorcycle Museum & Eriks (UK). Spectator tickets are available to purchase on the day or in advance from Mallory Park- SAT PRE BOOK £9.00 SUN PRE BOOK £12.00 WEEKEND PRE BOOK £18.00 CHILDREN UNDER 16 FREE FREE PARKING FOR ADVANCE SPECTATOR TICKETS SALES CONTACT MALLORY PARK (01455) 842931 www.mallorypark.co.uk *Want to know more?* For full event updates see the specific event website at www.vmcc.net which was recently updated with the facility to watch video clips of previous events. VMCC FESTIVAL OF 1000 BIKES 2008 PAST MASTERS/MACHINES LIST 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 RVC 2v08 - 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 & SUZUKI RG 500 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 EX WORKS ROTARY NORTONS WITH ORIGINAL STAR RIDERS LEE DICKINSON NEW NORTON NRV588 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 JOHN KIDSON WOODS 1937 VELOCETTE WORKS 500 HOWARD GERMAN MELLORS 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/GRANT 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. 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, The Classic Endurance Racing Team and all our Riders & Suppliers of machines for their generosity.
May 19, 2008	VMCC FESTIVAL OF 1000 BIKES FINAL PRE EVENT PRESS RELEASE	VMCC
So much more than a track weekend for old motorcycles, that’s why this year’s VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes is supported by some of the biggest names in the old bike movement including Footman James Insurance Brokers, Bonhams Auctioneers, Mortons Motorcycle Media, The Ace Cafe, The National Motorcycle Museum & Eriks (UK). With names like Agostini, Cooper, Read, Grant, Miller & Nation to name just a few VMCC CEO James Hewing stated “Just look at the amount of Star riders and unique machines that will be taking to the track on Sunday 15^th July. It’s no idle boast that our star line up of past masters riding together is the best at any event in Europe this year. The event has caused such a stir over the last couple of years that the 2008 festival is actually being filmed for worldwide internet Broadcast later this year”. 13 Times World champion Giacomo Agostini stated “to be riding again at Mallory with my old rival and friend John Cooper is a happy feeling for me & this event has many star riders from that time. It will be good to be riding with them again on the race machines from those great years”. Latest news is that in a tribute to the late Roy Richards who passed away earlier this year the National Motorcycle Museum will be running 4 of their famous ex-works Rotary Norton Race bikes at this year’s VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes. Ex Norton works riders Trevor Nation, Ian Simpson, Phil Borley and one other surprise star name will be putting these most iconic of race bikes through their paces. Not only that but up and coming rider Lee Dickinson will be riding the new Norton NRV588 rotary race machine currently under development by Rotary Guru Brian Crighton. This will be only the second time that the new machine has been run in public (the first being at last Year’s Festival). For those who haven’t been to the event before here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions- *Can I see almost every type of old Motorcycle in action?* Yes, the live motorcycling action that can be seen over both days of the event with the “Public” Track Sessions, Past Masters, Pre 65 Trial, Grasstrack & Sprint Demonstration caters for pretty much every motorcycling interest. *What else is there to see?* Lot’s when we consider everything else going on over the weekend including over 50 Clubs attending making for an amazing Avenue of Clubs & massive static display. Plus with auto-jumble, trade and sponsors stands, the “Demon Drome” Wall of Death, quarter mile Sprinting and the other competitive events mentioned above you need the whole weekend to see everything! *Why do so many people make a long weekend of the event arriving on Friday afternoon and leaving late on Sunday or even Monday morning?* Because the event is becoming famous for its evening entertainment that’s why (& there are 3 Bars)! This year sees a big expansion of the evening entertainment provided over the course of the weekend in the VMCC “Big Top” Marquee with its own bar area providing refreshment. On the evening of both Friday 11th & Saturday 12th there will be live bands providing entertainment on The Ace Café Rock N Roll Stage within in the “big Top” entertainment marquee. The famous Ace Cafe London will be presenting a rockers music special on both Friday 11^th and Saturday 12^th July from early evening till late into the night with well known Ace Cafe Rock n Roll DJ Tracy Dick at the turntables. Here are some details of two of the best live bands ever to grace the Ace Café stage will feature on both nights of the event- Friday 11^th July- 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 12^th July- 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. See the bands website- www.darrelhigham.co.uk Kicking off Saturday evening’s festivities there will be the popular “Stars on Stage” featuring interviews with star riders including Giacomo Agostini, John Cooper & Mick Grant (to name but a few) who will be taking part in Sundays “Past Masters” track display. *Can I still take part in the track sessions?* At the time of writing the Sunday Race Bike sessions where almost all sold out with only a handful of sessions remaining for smaller race machines and Racing outfits. There may still be some road bike sessions available for Saturday as we have had to introduce more classes to satisfy demand. So it might well be worth contacting VMCC HQ to see if we can squeeze you in! Don’t forget the comments that the event has attracted from people over the last couple of years. Words like “friendly”, “inclusive”, “so much to see”. There aren’t many events where you can get to mix with & chat to so many World Champions and TT winners before everyone takes to the track! *What about spectator tickets & camping if I am not riding in the event?* You can camp for the duration of the event for just £10.00 per tent/caravan and you don’t have to worry about food as all the catering units on site are open from early till late every day. You can save money by buying your spectator tickets in advance direct from Mallory park by phoning the ticket hotline on (01455) 842931 Spectator tickets are available to purchase on the day or in advance from Mallory Park- SAT PRE BOOK £9.00 SUN PRE BOOK £12.00 WEEKEND PRE BOOK £18.00 CHILDREN UNDER 16 FREE FREE PARKING FOR ADVANCE SPECTATOR TICKETS SALES CONTACT MALLORY PARK (01455) 842931 www.mallorypark.co.uk *Want to know more?* For full event updates see the specific event website at www.vmcc.net which was recently updated with the facility to watch video clips of previous events. More...
May 14, 2008	VMCC FESTIVAL OF 1000 BIKES 11/12/13 JULY 2008, FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS!	VMCC
The Festival of 1000 Bikes is really promoting your Club across the world and seems to be the event that everyone is talking about. With entries from as far away as Canada & Japan as well as representation from most European countries it’s becoming a truly global festival of motorcycling. If you have attended the event before you wont be surprised to learn that people fly thousands of miles to join us when you consider the fact that VMCC members and non members alike can ride the famous Mallory tarmac & share the paddock with the likes of Agostini, Cooper, Read and Grant just to name a few. And if you have seen the spectacle for yourself in previous you will know why some of the biggest names in the old bike movement including Footman James Insurance Brokers, Bonhams Auctioneers, Mortons Motorcycle Media, The Ace Café, The National Motorcycle Museum & Eriks (UK) want to be involved with the Festival. If you haven’t been to the event before here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions. *Can I see almost every type of old Motorcycle in action?* Yes, the live motorcycling action that can be seen over both days of the event with the “Public” Track Sessions, Past Masters, Pre 65 Trial, Grass Track & Sprint Demonstration caters for pretty much everyone. *What else is there to see?* Lot’s when we consider everything else going on over the weekend including over 50 Clubs attending making for an amazing Avenue of Clubs & massive static display. Plus with auto-jumble, trade and sponsors stands, the “Demon Drome” Wall of Death you need the whole weekend to see everything! *Why do so many people make a long weekend of the event arriving on Friday afternoon and leaving late on Sunday or even Monday morning?* Because the event is becoming famous for its evening entertainment that’s why (& there are 3 Bars)! This year sees a big expansion of the evening entertainment provided over the course of the weekend in the VMCC “Big Top” Marquee with its own bar area providing refreshment. On the evening of both Friday 11th & Saturday 12th there will be live bands providing entertainment on The Ace Café Rock N Roll Stage within in the marquee until late in the evening. The famous Ace Cafe London will be presenting a rockers music special on both Friday 11^th and Saturday 12^th July from early evening till late into the night with well known Ace Cafe Rock n Roll DJ Tracy Dick at the turntables. Here are some details of two of the best live bands ever to grace the Ace Café stage will feature on both nights of the event- Friday- 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- 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. See the bands website- www.darrelhigham.co.uk Kicking off Saturday evening’s festivities there will be the popular “Stars on Stage” featuring interviews with star riders including Giacomo Agostini, John Cooper & Mick Grant (to name but a few) who will be taking part in Sundays “Past Masters” track display. *Can I still take part in the track sessions?* At the time of writing the Sunday Race Bike sessions where almost all sold out with only a handful of sessions remaining for smaller race machines and Racing outfits. There may still be some road bike sessions available for Saturday as we have had to introduce more classes to satisfy demand. So it might well be worth contacting HQ to see if we can squeeze you in! Don’t forget the comments that the event has attracted from people over the last couple of years. Words like friendly, inclusive, so much to see. There aren’t many events where you can get to mix with & chat to so many World Champions and TT winners before everyone takes to the track! *What about spectator tickets & camping if I am not riding in the event?* You can camp for the duration of the event for just £10.00 per tent/caravan and you don’t have to worry about food as all the catering units on site are open from early till late every day. You can save money by buying your spectator tickets in advance direct from Mallory park by phoning the ticket hotline on (01455) 842931 *Want to know more?* For full event updates see the specific event website at www.vmcc.net which was recently updated with the facility to watch video clips of previous events. There will also be a final event update in the July edition of this magazine.
Mar 22, 2008	VMCC FESTIVAL OF 1000 BIKES 2008 UPDATE	VMCC HQ
Here’s an update and event timetable on what’s happening at this years VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes which will be held on July 12/13 at Mallory Park. Some of the timetable is still provisional (see below) and we still have more star riders to announce for the amazing “Past Masters” track display on Sunday 13^th July. We are delighted to announce that this year’s the Past Masters track display is sponsored by Eriks (Engineering) UK. This year’s event is supported by some of the biggest names in the old bike movement including Footman James Insurance Brokers, Bonhams Auctioneers, Mortons Motorcycle Media, The Ace Café, The National Motorcycle Museum & Eriks (UK). Paul Matthews, MD of Footman James stated “The Festival of 1000 Bikes a must do event for all classic motorcycle enthusiasts & Footman James are delighted to support it again this year”. TRACK SESSIONS Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm Track sessions in which the public can ride their 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 with Race Machine sessions 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 two people into the whole weekend’s event, and what a lot there is to see! Enthusiasts can book their place to ride with the stars on the historic Mallory Tarmac by downloading an entry form from www.vmcc.net or contacting HQ on (01283) 540557. The VMCC say “don’t delay”, the event sells out long before the closing date for entries in June and as of late March the track sessions were already around 75% sold out with some specific classes becoming quite full. The VMCC always like to see Sidecars and Veteran/Vintage machines enter and encourage owners to enter if they own an “older” machine or an outfit of any age or type (road or race). OTHER ATTRACTIONS & GREAT ENTERTAINMENT ON THE ACE CAFÉ STAGE . This year sees a big expansion of the evening entertainment provided over the course of the weekend in the VMCC “Big Top” Marquee with its own bar area providing refreshment. On the evening of both Friday 11th & Saturday 12th there will be live bands providing entertainment on The Ace Café Rock N Roll Stage within in the VMCC “Big Top” marquee until late in the evening. Also in this area on Saturday evening there will be the “Stars on Stage” feature with interviews with some of the past masters who will be riding on Sunday 13th. *VMCC FESTIVAL OF 1000 BIKES 2008 PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE OF EVENTS.* (Please note specific days as shown) VMCC ENTERTAINMENT MARQUEE & BAR FEATURING THE ACE CAFE ROCK N ROLL STAGE. The VMCC “Big Top” Marquee and bar will be located within the race paddock. FRIDAY - 6.30pm-Late. “Big Top” 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 “Big Top”Bar Open (excellent track viewing from the seated area overlooking Stebbe Straight). THE ACE CAFÉ ROCK N ROLL STAGE 7.00pm Stars on Stage Stars including Giacomo Agostini, John Cooper, Mick Grant & Phil Read who will be taking part in Sundays “Past Masters” track display will be interviewed live on stage. 7.30pm-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. See the bands website- www.darrelhigham.co.uk 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. 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 GP Bike ridden by Mick Grant 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 An historic Grass Track will be organised by the Grass Track & Speedway Section of the VMCC where everyone will 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 SPONSORED BY ERIKS (UK) LTD 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. The full line up can be found on the event website www.vmcc.net 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 to participants from the race paddock at times announced in the event programme. Starter Service - Will be available on Sunday in the race paddock for the “reluctant machines” courtesy of Hawksley Engineering Ltd. Photographer- A photographer will be on hand to capture all the track sessions with images being available to purchase at the event.
Mar 20, 2008	Footman James M.D Supports 1000 Bikes	VMCC
Paul Matthews, managing director of Footman James, said: “The Festival of 1000 Bikes is a must-do for all classic motorcycle enthusiasts, and Footman James is delighted to support it once again this year. “It’s fantastic to see so many beautiful bikes and their enthusiastic owners all in one place, and we are thoroughly looking forward to meeting them and showing them what Footman James has to offer.” Footman James, the VMCC’s sole insurance partner, is also sponsoring the International TT Rally, Banbury Run and Manx Rally as part of its on-going support to the VMCC.
Mar 18, 2008	Watch 1000 Bikes video clips.	VMCC
You can now watch clips of the VMCCs exciting Festival of 1000 Bikes by logging into the event website. There are six different clips to choose from which give you a flavour of this years event.
Feb 26, 2008	PRE-65 TRIALS AT THE VMCC FESTIVAL OF 1000 BIKES 2008, MALLORY PARK	VMCC
The Taverners section of the VMCC has been asked by VMCC HQ to look after the trials demonstration events taking place alongside the track and grass track displays at this years Festival of 1000 Bikes. A Trial will run on each day of the weekend (Sat 12^th & Sun 13^th 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. If you are flexible and can ride on either of the two days you can specify which day (or both) you would prefer to enter & the organisers 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 on (01509) 412662 if you, friends, or family can assist. A free pass is the only reward that we can offer other than our usual observers’ raffle! There may even be prizes for riders! ALL RIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS For more details/regs/entry form please contact- Observers please contact- Festival of 1000 Bikes Trial Mr Roger Monk VMCC HQ (01509) 412662 Allen House Wetmore Road Burton upon Trent Staffs DE14 1TR CONTACT VMCC HQ (ADDRESS ABOVE) FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE LARGEST VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE ORGANISATION IN THE WORLD.
Feb 26, 2008	1000 BIKES WEBSITE UPDATED	VMCC
The VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes 2008 website has been completely updated with all the latest “what’s on” information for this years event. Click on the 1000 Bikes link on the Clubs main homepage www.vmcc.net
Jan 18, 2008	AGOSTINI TO RIDE AT FESTIVAL OF 1000 BIKES	VMCC HQ
Motorcycling legend, Giacomo Agostini will take to the Mallory Park race track at the Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Festival of 1000 Bikes on the 12^th-13^th 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 from yesteryear will join the duelling pair on track for the Stars Parade which forms the highlight of the Festival. The Ace Café is celebrating its 70^th anniversary and will provide a Rocker’s music special on during the weekend as part of the entertainment in the VMCC’s Big top. Extensive landscape work and track modifications at Mallory Park will ensure even more space for the displays of classic machinery, and much improved viewing areas for spectators - the little circuit with the big view just got better. With many Classic Motorcycle clubs using the Festival as their annual rally the event is expected to go from strength to strength and everyone is encouraged to take to the hallowed tarmac to show off their machinery. To date 1400 entry forms have gone out for the Festival of 1000 Bikes. Three track sessions at Mallory Park during the course of the weekend are available to VMCC members for £65 and £74 for non-members. For further information on the event please visit www.vmcc.net. For press enquiries please contact jmpr@talktalk.net
Dec 21, 2007	FESTIVAL OF 1000 BIKES 2008 PR2. BIKES N LEATHER ROCK N ROLL FOREVER!	VMCC HQ
The VMCC is pleased to announce some exciting news concerning the 2008 VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes due to be held at Mallory Park on July 12^th & 13^th. The VMCC is delighted to announce that Bonhams Auctioneers, Footman James insurance Brokers and The Ace Cafe have joined with Mortons Motorcycle Media and the National Motorcycle Museum as our event partners with over 1400 entry forms having already been sent out to riders wishing to take part in the track sessions. An important element of the Festival in the last couple of years has been the evening entertainment in the VMCC “Big Top”. We are excited to say that for 2008 we have an exciting new partner as regards entertainment at the event in the world famous Ace Cafe who will be presenting “The Ace cafe stage”. Mark Wilsmore, driving force behind the Ace Cafe stated “The Ace Cafe London, celebrating its 70^th anniversary in 2008 has teamed up with The VMCC for the prestigious Festival of 1000 Bikes to present the Ace Cafe stage in the VMCC big top. We will be presenting a rockers music special on both Friday 12^th and Saturday 13^th July from early evening till late into the night with some very well known (live) rock n roll bands and Rock n Roll DJs”. Bikes N Leather, Rock N Roll Forever, Watch this space for more details! Following a massive landscaping project at Mallory Park in 2007 we have more display space for the 2008 event & The VMCC wish to invite every “single make” motorcycle club in the UK to join us in taking free stand space to display their machines. In 2007 many clubs held their annual rallies at the Festival with six Clubs having their own track sessions for just their own members to ride in. The VMCC also invite enquires from Clubs who would like to organise rallies or have their own track session. The Festival of 1000 bikes is fast becoming one of the premier events of its type in Europe and is a great way for other Clubs to gain a wide audience in terms of both static display, but more importantly, with their machines being used on track! The VMCC are happy to say that prices for Track sessions have been kept low again in 2008 to encourage as many riders as possible out onto the track. The cost for 3 Track Sessions will be just £65.00 for VMCC Members (£74.00 Non-Members) with all entrants receiving a free event programme. Entrants can have from one session up to a maximum of three sessions per machine, but can enter more than one machine if they wish giving the broadest spread of choice possible over both days of the event. Full details of all entry options can be found on the entry form or on the dedicated event website at www.vmcc.net following the link- Festival of 1000 Bikes.
Oct 15, 2007	THE VMCC FESTIVAL OF 1000 BIKES, GET ON TRACK!	VMCC
After another record breaking event in 2007 the VMCCs Festival of 1000 Bikes returns to Mallory Park on the weekend of 12th/13th July 2008 With the support of Mortons Motorcycle Media, The National Motorcycle Museum and with more big name sponsors to be announced shortly, next years event promises to be another weekend to remember. As in previous years the event gives enthusiasts the opportunity to ride their own machines in multiple track sessions over the weekend. Catering for all classes of machines from the earliest Veterans through to the machines of the super bike era this is a truly inclusive event which reflects the wide range of interests within the VMCC. With lesser noise restrictions on Sunday the Festival will again allow for riders to display their racing machinery in special track sessions running throughout the day. It is now recognised that this unique event provides the best line up of “Past Masters” and famous machines assembled every year in the UK. Previously this has included many firsts such as the famous Laverda V6 endurance racer and non other than six ex-works rotary Norton’s that appeared at the 2007 event. The 2008 event will be no exception as the continued assistance of Roy Richards and the National Motorcycle Museum will help provide more unique machines and star riders than any other historic two wheeled event held in Europe next year. Truly a Festival covering all aspects of Classic Motorcycling the event will feature- Public Road and Race Bike Track Sessions The biggest line up in Europe of Past Masters Machines and Star Riders on track. Pre 65 Trials Historic Grass Track Historic Sprint Demo Ave of Clubs (50 Clubs in attendance in 2007) Trade Stands/Auto jumble Bar Marquee open all day with panoramic view of Stebbe straight Even more Live bands with a much expanded live music eleme

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