Two Wheels and Four at the International Historic Motorsport Show 2006

12 December 2005

Major attractions at the 3rd International Historic Motorsport Show at Stoneleigh Park, 24-26 February 2006, will include displays on two wheels and four, including the world's first pre-1965 indoor motorcycle trial.

Classic competition motorcycles will play a prominent part in the 2006 Show, with one of the main feature stands dedicated to World Championship bikes from all parts of the sport. Bikes on display will include examples ridden to victory by Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Barry Sheene, Les Graham, Jeff Smith, Martin Lampkin and Bernie Schreiber.

Still on the two-wheeled theme, a definite crowd-pleaser will be the indoor classic motorcycle trial - with both solos and sidecars! This will be the first time an indoor trial for sidecars has ever been run; it will also be the first pre-1965 indoor solo motorcycle trial. The indoor course, designed by world-famous trials rider Martin Lampkin, will feature landscaped logs, rocks and trees, and promises a real challenge for the sidecar outfits.

For those who prefer four wheels, the main rally feature stand - sponsored by Triumph specialist Revington TR - will showcase a fleet of ex-works Triumph TR4s from the 1960s, together with their supporting service vehicles.

All three surviving TR4s (registration numbers 3VC, 4VC and 6VC) from the highly-successful 1962-64 Standard Triumph factory rally team will be on the stand, together with many of the drivers and co-drivers. (Note to editors: to download a photograph of 6VC in action on the 1997 Historic Monte Carlo Rally, driven by current owner Neil Revington, see www.historicmotorsportshow.com and click on "Press Gallery".)

New for 2006, historic racing karts will also form part of the live action* at the Show, using a specially-built outdoor oval course. As with all live events at the International Historic Motorsport Show (such as Group B rally cars and championship-level autotests), access is included in the ticket price. So, too, are the 450 displays covering historic racing, rallying, hillclimbs, drag racing and trials; classic motorcycles; plus engineering, car preparation and accessory companies; books, art and memorabilia, and a Bonhams auction.

Advance tickets cost £15 for one day or £28 for two days, with accompanied children under 16 free. On-the-day prices are £18 for one day or £30 for two days. Call the Ticket Hotline on 08450 70 68 70, or book online.

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