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When looking towards the Bob Smith Spring Cup, Motul Classic Superbike encounters, the spotlight falls firmly upon vastly respected Oliver’s Mount alumni Dave Bell.
2017 Barry Sheene Trophy winner, Bell synonymous since the mid 2010’s with white, red, blue liveried yesteryear Yamaha machinery, consistently event on event is in the mix for wins and it wouldn’t at all be a surprise if he scoops more big bike success this month.
Those aiming to provide tenacious, stern pressure to Graham Turnbull Yamaha runner Bell include Dave Hewson (Obsession Engineering Ltd), 80 plate holder Barry Furber (DC Motorcycles Newtown), Paul Marley (Marley Landrovers) and SRAD Suzuki pilot Tom Weeden (Club 77).
Others featuring on the 18-rider entry list include David Suddes (Aircare/Howard Insurance), Richard Vuillermet (Ixtem Moto/Beringer Brakes), Whitby’s Kristian Didelot, Andrew Fisher, Colin Croft (Croft Electrical/Ranga Racing), Kingston Upon Hull’s Gary Graves.
There’s also an intriguing entry from SC Project, Berik backed Andrea Majola.
2021 Belgian Twin Trophy Road Race Challenge Champion, the Italian rider’s roads scene CV also features success at Frohburger Dreieck and top five finishes at the Manx Grand Prix.
916 Ducati mounted, his progress at North Yorkshire’s ‘Mini TT’ will be monitored closely.
Steadily growing in popularity across road race paddocks, the bulky, great sounding, powerful Classic Superbike steeds add something different to the schedule for the first Spring Cup meeting since 2021, which reminder takes place from the 15th-16th of April.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
