'The Sheene Run'
Neil Hellings, Chief Executive Auto Cycle Union is pleased
to confirm the latest, but still growing, line-up of racing
motor cycles being displayed or ridden at The Sheene Run in
Rugby on 3rd July 2005.
The Sheene Run has managed to secure 13 motor cycles ridden
by Barry Sheene, 7 of these bikes are due to be ridden around
the 1 mile closed public road ‘circuit’ through
Rugby’s Town Centre.
Barry’s 1976 and 1977 World Championship winning Suzuki
XR14 (RG500) Grand Prix bikes have been brought over from
his Australian home, the first time in over 20 years they
have been in this country and will be ridden at the event
by Steve Parrish and Mick Grant.
The latest addition to the collection is a 1975 RG500 with
the engine used by Barry at Assen, Netherlands to give Suzuki
and himself their first 500cc Grand Prix victory.
Other Sheene bikes include; Bultaco TSS, 2 x Seeley Suzuki
TR500, 3 x Fred Walmsley Manx Norton’s and a further
4 of Barry’s Suzuki RG500’s, a XR05 from 1974,
a 1975 XR14, a 1983 XR40 and a1984 XR45.
In addition to the superb Sheene Paddock there will be a
collection of 20 racers from the 1920/30’s on display
in the ‘Brooklands Paddock’. A further race bike
paddock will be home to over 50 race machines, taking part
in cavalcades throughout the day including;
Bakker Suzuki GSXR Manx Norton 350
BSA 500 Sidecar Matchless G50
Dresda Honda 750 Rickman Metisse Kawasaki
Dresda Kawasaki 900 Rudge 350
Ducati 900 SS Rob North BSA Rocket 3.
Franco Morini Special 50cc Royal Enfield GP5
Honda 250/4 Seeley 500 Sidecar
Honda 400/4 Seeley Suzuki TR500
Honda CR 93 Replica Suzuki GSXR 600
Honda CR110 Suzuki GSXR 750
Honda CYB 72 Suzuki RG 500
Honda Fireblade Suzuki TR500
Honda RC 145 Replica TriBSA T650
Honda RC 171 Replica Triumph Thunderbird
Honda RC 181 Replica Triumph Thunderbird Outfit
Honda RS125 Triumph Thunderbird Outfit
Honda RS 250 Yamaha RD 350
Kawasaki 250 Yamaha TZ 250
Kawasaki AR50 Moped Racer Yamaha TZ 350
Kawasaki H1R Racer
Kawasaki Z1000
Plus Mike Hailwood’s TT winning Honda 250/4 and Mick
Grant’s Kawasaki 750.
With this huge variety of machinery taking part and the many
different sounds produced by the bikes will create an awesome
atmosphere in the close confines of the Town Centre.
Away from the paddocks there will be bands and solo artists
performing a variety of music throughout the day on the stage
alongside the Clock Towers Shopping Centre. On the same stage
there will be an auction, with all proceeds going to MENCAP,
items to be auctioned include many racing memorabilia, from
both 70/80’s and modern day era.
The day will start at approximately 1030hrs when riders participating
in the National Rally are shown the chequered flag for completing
their set distances and will then embark on a ‘lap’
of the Town Centre.
Kevin Carmichael will be entertaining the crowds with his
stunt display around part of the closed public roads circuit.
In Caldecott Park, adjacent to the Sheene Paddock, Martin
Crosswaite and his Team will be demonstrating their skills
in the X-Treme Trials Display.
On Saturday Evening many members of the public will be dining
with friends and associates of Barry Sheene’s racing
career at a Black Tie Dinner. VIP guests include friend and
team mate Steve Parrish, Barry’s mechanic Martyn Ogbourne,
Fred Walmsley owner/builder of Barry’s last racing machines,
frame builder Colin Seeley and formers racers John Cooper
and Mick Grant. Some of Barry’s will be on display at
the dinner. A few places are still available, call Tania on
01788 566415.
Neil Hellings said, "This years event has come together
extremely well and both Rugby Borough Council and the ACU
are committed to making it a success and ensuring The Sheene
Run becomes an annual event. Unfortunately, circumstances
have prevented Stephanie from joining us this year, but her
willingness to attend next years event will give everybody
a terrific boost for raising the standard yet again".
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