By One cannot but admire the skillset of Sidecar drivers, passengers at North Yorkshire’s ‘Mini TT,’ Oliver’s Mount.
Still the only current, active road race circuit in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland to host three wheeling thrills, roads scene fans across the UK, Europe, worldwide, love witnessing up close the ever-spectacular outfits at Scarborough.
Thirteen crews have entered the upcoming Cock O’The North, John Hughes Plant Hire Sidecar races.
With TT 2025 podium finishers Lee Crawford/Scott Hardie absent, the Ramsdens Steve & Matty (Ramsden Racing – Louis Christen Racing Honda) start the primary favourites for victories.
Anticipated top chasers throughout this weekend include Carl Fenwick, joined in his C.R Fenwick Commercials Ltd – Shelbourne Yamaha steed, by TT rostrum finisher aside Dave Molyneux in 2024, Jake Roberts.
Bob Dawson/Matt Sims (Dawson Classic Motorcycles – Louis Christen Racing Honda) should also fare prominently.
Greg Lambert/Andrew Haynes (Greg Lambert Racing/Graham & Anne Ward – Ireson Pre-Injection Yamaha), John Shipley/Jody James (Team Shipley Racing), Sean Hegarty/Jack Knapton, Bruce Moore/Ashley Moore add extra depth to the entry.
Finalising the F2/Pre Injection Sidecars field are David Marshall/Anthony Pitt (HMH Safety Ltd), Charlie Morphet/Dave ‘Knight’ Ryder, Michael Kirkup/to be confirmed passenger (MDK Paintwork – Baker Suzuki).
Scarborough newbies Mark Hegarty/Alex Ludlow, James Hanks/Jonathan Kirk, and Jim Noble/Abi Caiger (Power Tool Rentals Ltd – Heys Yamaha).
Here is to more superb Sidecar racing tussles at the iconic, worldwide known 2.43 miles long Oliver’s Mount circuit.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
