Preparations are coming together nicely with a month to go and GTSA are happy to confirm that ALL of the defending champions have accepted their invitations! Henry Atkins, Paul Hurry, Paul Cooper, Michael Phillips & Tim Phillips and Mitch Godden & Paul Smith will aim to retain their titles on 27th August at Dig Dog Lane, Frittenden, Kent TN17 2AX.
Feature Image courtesy of Mike Wood
There will be 24 250cc & 350cc Solos and 12 Left Hand and 500cc Sidecars doing battle to become British Champion in their respective class. The full lineup is being busily prepared from last year’s grading lists.
We can confirm that the ACU’s chosen wildcards are David Knowles and Charlie Wood in the 250cc Solos and Bradley Wilson-Dean and Gareth Hickmott in the 350cc Solos. The inform Cameron Taylor and Luke Harris will be tough competition for all. And all of the very best Left Hand Sidecar and 500cc Sidecars in the country are available.
The Right Hand Sidecar support class will feature twelve of the best hoping to win the Mick Steer Trophy. Multiple winner Mark Cossar will be hoping to get the better of Hilton Woodrow trophy winner Terry Saunters at Dig Dog this time around.
Practice starts at 11am, followed by a parade of riders at 12.30 and first race 12.45.
Camping is from Friday 25th to Monday 28th August, charged at £5 per vehicle.
A full weekend of entertainment features Saturday night Sauly Events marquee set up with bar and disco. Plus Live Music on Sunday night.
Admission is £15 for adults, £12 concessions and Under 16’s are free. Programmes £2. No advance payment is available, admission is payable by cash at the entrance gate.
Sponsorship for the meeting starts from just £10 per heat to get your name in the programme! The finals are already taken but the Solo Semi-Finals are available. Programme adverts cost £25 for a half page and £50 for a full page. Any support is appreciated!
