By Class spoils x4 are up for grabs in this weekend’s six-lap Road Racing News, Gold Cup Lightweight races.
Since been-added to Scarborough racing schedules in 2023, the CB 500 machines have quickly developed a positive following from hardy, seasoned real roads scene enthusiasts.
Those officially confirmed for the latest CB 500, Oliver’s Mount racing bursts, include:
Newton MOT Racing’s Ryan Arnold, Steven Allan, Sean Cookney (Mototec/Aztec Oils), Will Kearney and Sam Osborne (KNOX/Helmet City).
125/Moto 3, 400cc 4-Stroke, Supermoto competitor entry numbers, amount to fifteen.
Notable entrants, to name but a-few include:
Eight times Sidecar TT winner, Junior Manx GP runner-up Dan Sayle (Falcon Electrical – Moto 3 Honda), Stephen Gorton (Leigh MOTs – ZXR 400 Kawasaki), 400cc lap-record holder Dan Frear (ZXR 400 Kawasaki).
Top ten Senior Manx Grand Prix finisher William Grant (Cowton Racing – Ninja 400 Kawasaki), Solo Riders Representative Roddy Taylor (Collard Group/Jock Borthwick Haulage Ltd – RVF 400 Honda), Paul Battersby (Batts Racing – ZXR 400 Kawasaki).
The evergreen Tony Flinton, Greg Haylott (Linton Finishing Touches – ZXR 400 Kawasaki), German road racing titan Chris Meyer (MYR Racing – Moto 3 Honda), Steve Sewell (MBR Motorsport – ZXR 400 Kawasaki).
2025 Spirit of The Manx award winner Rad Hughes, Supermoto pilots, newcomer Nick Cronin (FS Husqvarna equipped) and Oliver’s Mount Racing Director Andy Hayes (SMR KTM apparated).
Road Racing News Visit North Yorkshire Gold Cup previews conclude tomorrow, displaying the Sidecar aces competing.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
