Gold Cup Classic Superbike Race Preview
A preview of the six-lap Classic Superbike race at the 80th Anniversary Gold Cup, featuring a grid of historic machines including Ducati 916s and
The six-lap Potter Plant Hire Classic Superbike race will feature a grid at the 80th Anniversary Gold Cup. According to a preview by Stevie Rial for Road Racing News, the field includes cross-generational machinery and several notable contenders. Fans can check the latest fixtures for the full schedule of this historic meeting.
Ducati 916 Exotica Leads The Field
Northwest 200 Feature Superbike Race winner Storm Stacey will lead the charge on a Ducati 916. He joins forces with Tim Keay and Martin Robinson's MarTim Racing outfit. They will face competition from other 916-mounted riders, including Oliver's Mount race winner Rob Hodson, riding for SMT Racing, and TT Privateers Champion Barry Furber on the DC Motorcycles entry. This contingent of Italian superbikes is expected to be at the sharp end of the field, and their form will be key for the event's standings.
Suzuki And Kawasaki Challenge
Barry Sheene Festival Feature Race winner Tom Weeden will compete on a Suzuki. Weeden has already been crowned the Oliver's Mount Classic Superbike Champion. He will be joined by Joey Thompson, riding for Team York Suzuki/Talk of The Town/Genertech.
Further depth in the four-cylinder 750cc class comes from a group of Kawasaki and Yamaha riders. The preview lists several competitors on ZXR 750 Kawasakis and a YZF 750 Yamaha.
| Rider | Machine | Team/Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Kristian Didelot | YZF 750 Yamaha | Cover It/Lookout In The Pier |
| Roddy Taylor | 750 Suzuki | Collard Group/Jock Borthwick Haulage Ltd |
| Dave Hewson | ZXR 750 Kawasaki | Obsession Engineering |
| Paul Marley | ZXR 750 Kawasaki | Marley Landrovers |
| Mick Goodings | ZXR 750 Kawasaki | Bike Tyres Leeds |
| Paul Moir | ZXR 750 Kawasaki | T Shields Transport |
| Curtis Milburn | ZXR 750 Kawasaki | RM Performance Tuning |
David Brook and Greg Haylott are also listed as entrants, with Brook's sponsorship noted as Brooksuspension.com and Haylott's as Linton Finishing Touches.
Two-Stroke And Supermono Entries
The preview also details a separate group of riders on two-stroke and Supermono machinery. Junior Manx Grand Prix runner-up Dan Sayle will ride a TZ 250 Yamaha for Falcon Electrical. He will be joined by Richard Hewitt on a Suzuki for Cally Roberts Racing.
Other two-stroke entrants include Phil Ellis on a TZ 250 Yamaha for Aspen Services and Chris Meyer on an RS 250 Honda for MYR Racing. Dave Walsh is listed as the sole Supermono occupant.
The event previews continue, with future coverage promised for 125/Moto3, 400cc four-stroke, CB500, and Supermoto contests. For detailed rider information, visit the official squad page.
