Motorcycle Live has lined up five of the world’s top racers – among them Ana Carrasco, the first female to win a motorcycle world championship (pictured) – for appearances on the Black Horse Stage at the NEC in Birmingham on the opening day, Saturday 17 November.
As well as Carrasco, who won the 2018 World Supersport 300 championship, there will be 2018 World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea, 2018 World Speedway champion Tai Woffinden, and 2018 World Sidecar champions Tom and Ben Birchall. All appear on the Black Horse Stage with James Whitham at 12.30pm.
2018 British Superbike champion Leon Haslam and legendary four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty will also appear at the show on the opening day, taking part in Q&As on the Black Horse Stage and signing sessions on their respective sponsor stands. Fogarty and Rea will take part in a chat together with James Whitham at 14.00, comparing notes on the eight SBK titles they hold between them.Â
Show organisers say: “The rest of the week will continue in a similar vein, with popular riders, commentators and personalities, such as James Westmoreland, Danny Buchan, Keith Huewan, Steve Plater, Julian Ryder and John Reynolds, all taking part in the non-stop entertainment. Carl Fogarty will return to the show every day from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 November.
“Saturday 24 November will see Motorcycle Live join forces with the Bennetts British Superbike Championship to host the first ever official ‘BSB Day’. There will be special guest appearances from a whole host of Bennetts BSB stars, including 2018 champ Leon Haslam and fellow 2018 showdown contenders Bradley Ray, Peter Hickman and Glenn Irwin. James Whitham will host on-stage Q&As with the riders, getting all the lowdown from another thrilling season of edge-of-your-seat racing.
“On Sunday 25 November, TT Day will bring the show to a close with a takeover on the Black Horse Stage featuring all the biggest names from the Isle of Man event, including John McGuinness, Conor Cummins, James Hillier and Ian Hutchinson. The riders will also appear on the Isle of Man TT stand for signing sessions and photo opportunities.”