THE racing action switches to two wheels at Rockingham this weekend (July 26/27) when the Northamptonshire circuit hosts one of the UK’s largest bike race series.
Now an annual date on the Rockingham race calendar, Thundersport GB is the most exciting and varied series in British motorcycle racing with nine different classes being contested over 34 races.
Tickets are £10 in advance with free entry for children aged 16 – so a family of four can enjoy a day’s racing for just £20! With 16 races on Saturday and a further 18 on Sunday, either day offers great value for money.
The action takes place on the 1.74-mile International Motorcycle Circuit, and the packed timetable guarantees fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent array of two-wheel machines thundering around the track over both days.
The Superbike specification, the Bike Insurer Thundersport GP1, headlines the event and is definitely the one to watch if you enjoy watching bikes racing with no holds barred on engine and chassis tuning.
Some of the closet racing will be seen in the Dunlop Aprilia Superteen Challenge by the very best up and coming riders of their generation. This series is renowned for producing top household names including 2103 Supersport World champion Sam Lowes.
However for those who prefer the classics, the Sparklight Racing Golden Era Superbikes & Supersports will bring back fond memories with its pre-2000 race bikes adding some truly exotic machinery to the grid.
Also on the bill are the Bridgestone Supertwins & Minitwins, IOM Race Products & LMB F400, The Van Insurer 600 Sportsman Elite, Buff Headwear Thundersport 500, IN Competition Aprilia RRV450GP and A&R Racing Pre-National Sport 600.
As always at Rockingham all tickets include access to a grandstand seat offering panoramic views of the entire circuit, the pit garage roof and race paddock, which means there are no hidden costs.
Rockingham prides itself on providing access to all motorsport fans, and those who are registered disabled can apply for a complimentary* admission ticket for their carer, while children aged 16 and under get in FREE.
Advance tickets can be booked online at www.rockingham.co.uk or via the hotline on 01536 500500, option1, until midday on Friday (July 25). Adult tickets will be available on the gate priced £15 per day. Gates open at 08:00 both days and track activity starts from 09:00.
For more information visit www.rockingham.co.uk/race events
