By You can’t but admire the skillset of Sidecar drivers, passengers at North Yorkshire’s ‘Mini TT’, Oliver’s Mount.
The only road race circuit in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland combined to host three wheeling thrills, road scene super fans love witnessing up close the ever-spectacular outfits at Scarborough.
Ten crews have entered this week’s, Steve Henshaw Gold Cup Yorkshire MAG, Sidecar races.
Keen to put behind them an unfortunate incident at last month’s Cock O’The North, present times Olivers’ giants Lee Crawford/Scott Hardie are keen to reassert their authority.
Astride for 2024 Gold Cup exploration, the ARC Newton Aycliffe backed LCR (Louis Christen Racing) Kawasaki powered machine, the Anglo/Scottish pair will be looking to further penetrate an already first-rate Scarborough wins collection, with the duo taking between them to date 52 race victories.
Likely lead chasers on Saturday, Sunday include reigning Oliver’s Mount Championship winners, Steve Ramsden/Matty Ramsden (Ramsden Racing – LCR Honda).
Carl Fenwick/Phil Knapton (CR Fenwick Commercials Ltd) should also fair prominently.
Same applies to Michael Russell/Jake Roberts (Ru55ell Road Racing), Bruce Moore/Mark Gash (Arcadia Motels Christchurch), James Saunders/Sarah Stokoe, pre-injection Ireson Yamaha occupied Greg Lambert/newcomer Andy Javons, 2024 Bemsee Formula 2 series Champions.
Finalising the entry are David Marshal/Geoffrey Hickie (HMH Safety Ltd), Charlie Morphet/Dave ‘Knight’ Ryder and debutants Bob Dawson/Matty Sims (Dawson Classic Motorcycles).
Here’s to more superb Sidecar racing tussles at the iconic, worldwide known 2.43 miles long Oliver’s Mount circuit.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
