A pair of ex-Barry Sheene race bikes are among exhibits at the Ardingly Summer Show on 30 July at The South of England Showground, Ardingly, near Gatwick.
Both machines date from 1973 when Sheene won the newly introduced Formula 750 European Championship. The tubular-framed Seeley Suzuki TR500 was one of his most successful motorcycles, carrying him to the Shell Sport Championship and the King of Brands accolade – and Sheene went on to scoop the MCN Man of the Year title. Also at the show will be a Seeley TR500 1973 Monocoque – the only original of this type ridden by Sheene – as well as a Suzuki TR750 XR11 raced in the 1975 Transatlantic Trophy by Stan Woods.
There is no age restriction on machines entered for display at the show; the main event will be held in the large Jubilee Hall and will include club stands and traders, with classic motorcycles, new and used spares, clothing and accessories spread across five halls around the showground.
Gates open to the public from 10am. Ticket prices have been frozen at the 2022 rate of £7.
Entering a display machine is free of charge using the online form on the Elk Promotions website, and owners of display bikes also get into the event free.
www.elk-promotions.co.uk