Drawing the crowds at last weekend’s Bike Show South West (April 29 and 30) was the Fine Cut Formula 1 Sidecar which is attracting success on tracks around the country notching up speeds of 170 – 180 mph.
Sponsored by Somerset Superbikes in Wells and driven by Paul Riley (42) from North Street, Wincanton, and Roy Farmer (42) from Moulton Way, Shepton Mallet, as passenger, it notched up three tenth places in racing last year, came 11th at Donnington last weekend and tackles its next big challenge at Caldwell Park next weekend (May 6 and 7).
Roy, former landlord of Shepton Mallet’s King William pub and carpenter Paul, who used to live in Pilton, have been motor cycling enthusiasts for years but embarked on sidecar racing together two years ago “for the buzz!”
They found the Baker Suzuki 1000 cc sport sidecar smashed up in pieces at Margate and painstakingly restored it to its former glory in their garage.
Both are members of the North Gloucestershire Road Racing Club and compete around the country. Now as the sidecar successes mount-up they are appealing for support from more potential sponsors to help them achieve their dreams.
Over 7,000 motor cycling enthusiasts from all over the country enjoyed the weekend event, where Roy also notched up a trophy for the runner-up in the Streetfighter custom class with his Suzuki Hayabusa.
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