The organiser of the Newark Classic Bike Show Show, Mortons Media Group, says it has been inundated with applications to display privately owned classic motorcycles, including Guy Martin’s 1500cc Suzuki, complete with turbo engine. The bike was ridden by Martin in the ‘Race to 300mph in a standing mile’ challenge, organised by the UK Timing Association – an arm of Straightliners Events. No one has yet managed to reach 300mph in the mile – although Martin is currently second in the running at an impressive 270.065mph!
“Applications for bike and scooter displays have been at an all-time high, and fans can expect additional display areas across the site, giving the show the biggest-ever number of bikes on show,” said Mortons. The show takes place 11/12 January.
A brand-new ‘Workshop Wisdom’ feature from Classic Bike Guide magazine will make its debut for the 2020 show. The team will be on hand to share stories, give advice and help visitors on their motorcycle restoration journey with some priceless tips on how to get the job done for less. Between them, the team hold expert knowledge on anything from 1930s British bikes to 1980s Japanese machines, and are self-titled ‘masters’ of getting bikes to work using whatever is at hand! Enthusiasts will be able to get up close and personal to two machines currently undergoing restoration work – a Norton ES2 scrambler and a JAP/Ariel.
The ‘grassroots motorcycle sport for everyone’ – Moto Gymkhana – will be back for 2020. All visitors are encouraged have a go for themselves and to book in advance of the event due to last year’s popularity. As long as participants bring their own riding gear and their licence, anyone is welcome to put their skills to the test – and it’s all included in the ticket price!
Meanwhile, although the bikes and scooters available to ride are still waiting to be confirmed, there will be at least two Royal Enfield machines within the circuit for visitors to take part on.
Star guest Frankie Chili will be at the show all weekend, interviewed on stage by Lincolnshire’s Steve Plater.