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The 2012 QBE Barry Sheene Festival of Speed is shaping up to be bigger than 2011 event, and with the track extensions well underway, all track lap records will be up for grabs.

Some of the riders taking part in this years event are, Shawn Gilies riding a Suzuki Katana, Robbie Phillis , Suzuki Katana, Mal Campbell on a Suzuki XR 69 and Scott Campbell on a Honda RC30.

The Kiwis are back in increased numbers to contest all the events, but more importantly to try and retain the “ Trans-Tasman “ trophy they won last year by a single point. Their team is this year lead by their “ Team Captain” former World Champion Graeme Crosby, who will be parading a fully restored Suzuki RG 500 Mk 1 in Barry Sheene livery. Steve Bridge will be riding a Norton 750 to defend the “Paul Dobbs” trophy he won in 2011.

Also in the New Zealand contingent will be Bill Swallow (7 times Manx GP winner) riding a Manx Norton 500 and his son Chris Swallow riding Peter Lodge’s very fast Norton ES2 500.

To round off the entrants the Kiwi Sidecar team will be headed by Chris Lawrence (Yamaha) in the Formula 1 class and the all girl team of Tracy Anderson and Jo Mickelson ( current NZ formula 2 champions), competing against our own Aussie all girl team of Chrissie Clancy and Leanne March, in the Formula 2 events.

The event is also Round 1 of the Australian Formula 1 Sidecar Championships. 

All this and plenty of Trade stands to keep you amused when the racing slows down and not forgetting the popular H.A.R.T. Honda Spectator Parade Laps on Sunday – remember registrations MUST be in by Friday 16th March so download the form and register now (definitely NO registrations accepted on the day). If you are the proud owner of a vintage classic or historic road motorcycle why not enter the J.P. Media Show & Shine on Sunday.


From 2011 Event

Peter,
 
Just a short note to congratulate yourself and the entire PCRA team for a wonderful event over the weekend.  I have heard nothing but good things about the Barry Sheene meeting and it is a credit to the hard work and persistence of a dedicated and passionate group of individuals.  Once again,  I congratulate you all on a wonderful meeting and look forward to 2012.
 
Regards,
Daniel Gatt
Motorcycling NSW Limited

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An email from Derek Hanbidge and a link to his pictures

The BSFOS had many highlights for me, meeting Croz, Jim Scraysbrook, Doug  Chivas, Mal (Wally Campbell) and I was delighted to meet and photograph  Levi Day a real rising star!

I will advise a link to my site coverage in due course, congratulations to  all for a marvellous weekend which was very well supported with great spectator numbers.
 Regards Derek Hanbidge
 
Historic and Pre-Modern Racing

With over 250 competitors and 300 bikes competing there'll be close and action packed racing all the way through the field. Period 3 Classic (1946 - 1962), Period 4 Post Classic (1963 - 1972), Period 5 Forgotten Era (1973 - 1982), New Era (1983 - 1990), Pre Modern (1991 - 1995) and Sidecars will represent over 60 years of motorcycle racing from hand shift Indians up to the chest thumping beasts of the Forgotten Era class through to the Superbikes of the 80s and 90s with exotic two stroke GP machinery scattered in between

The Festival of Speed

The Barry Sheene Festival of Speed is much more than just a motorcycle race. It's a celebration of the life of Barry Sheene and the spirit of motorcycling. Warwick Nowland, 2 times World Endurance Champion, Robbie Phillis and other stars from years gone by will be in attendance at the event. There'll be many more attractions over the weekend. Have a look at the news section to see the latest news and events planned for this weekend.



Consistency Proved the Key at the 2010 Barry Sheene Festival of Speed!

To see a report on the 2010 event , click here.




 
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