Just days after the news broke that, with the full backing of Brian Ginders, Chairman of Island Speedway (IOW) Ltd, ex-rider Barry Bishop and business partner Martin Widman are determined to bring speedway back to the Isle of Wight, the duo can now reveal that they have secured a big partnership deal with local businessman Dave Stevens of SBS EPOS.
The Winter Series Championship is made up of thirteen trials. To qualify for an award, Adult riders must complete a minimum of eight trials, with twelve rounds to count (in the same class).
The ‘Matt Russell Cup’ is awarded annually to the best Intermediate rider at this trial in memory of the well-liked rider who lost his life aged just 29.
Diamond Races / Isle of Wight TT: If you want to know the course, how races will be run and their safety, News OnTheWight’s in-depth 23 minute interview with Gary Thompson (Isle of Man TT Clerk of the Course) is a must-listen for you
Riders had to contend with slippery conditions during the fourth round of the Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club’s 2018 Winter Trials Championship held at Shorwell Chalk Pit last weekend.
There’s talk of a new motorcycle race in the West of Wight - Not Diamond Races. News OnTheWight’s got details from a briefing document (shared with us on the QT) and have been doing some digging. Here’s what we’ve found
This was a trial where riders had to keep their cool, as no fewer than seven classes were to be settled, to conclude what has been a nail-biting, action packed summer championship