Leon Halslam Stars at Thundersprint 2006

21 March 2006

The Thundersprint has played host to many famous riders but the red carpet will really be rolled out for 22 year old Superbike star Leon Haslam when he takes to the unique Northwich town centre track on Sunday 7 May.

Thundersprint organiser, Frank Melling, said: “It will be great to have one of the fastest young riders in the world join us alongside some of the most famous riders from the past.

“I have followed Leon’s career for many years so it gives me particular pleasure to welcome not only a brilliant rider but one of the best representatives for bike racing one could hope to find.

“We want Leon to treat the Thundersprint as a weekend off from the pressures of chasing the British Superbike Championship on his GSE Airwaves Ducati. Leon will be having a play in the Motorcycling Personalities class, spending a lot of time with fans and no doubt admiring some of the wonderful classic bikes.

“The Thundersprint will provide a unique opportunity for spectators to meet Leon without any restrictions or pressures and we hope that many of his thousands of supporters will be in Northwich to cheer him on.”

Leon was equally enthusiastic.“I am really looking forward to the Thundersprint. I have heard so much about the event but I still can’t imagine what it will be like to a see a small town like Northwich packed with over 100,000 race fans. It will be an incredible experience.

“I’m also looking forward to a really relaxing weekend meeting fans and cruising round on the fantastic Ducati Sport Classic 1000. It’s going to be a great experience being in the same paddock as all the classic racers and then going to the start line on one of the best looking bikes in the world.

“There will be the chance for me to meet a lot of my fans personally which is really important to me. My weekend will start at the eBike Thundersprint party on Saturday evening and then on Sunday you’ll find me in the paddock when I’m not on the track. I will also be spending some time on the Phoenix Distribution trade stand where I will be launching my Leon Haslam Arai helmet.

“I’ll be at the Thundersprint all weekend to talk with anyone who has a passion for bikes - except when I’ve sneaked off to see all the fabulous classic race bikes. There are no restricted areas or special passes at the Thundersprint. Wherever you see me I’ll be there to talk to you.
“Make sure you come by and say hello.”

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