Michael Dunlop, fresh from his remarkable 132.515mph lap of the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course, has confirmed that he will be taking part in this year’s Mallory Bike Bonanza over the weekend of 10-11-12 July.
The Ballymoney rider joins TT legend John McGuinness in the star-studded line-up as the Leicestershire circuit builds on last year’s highly successful inaugural event with the promise of even more action, fun and personalities.
Dunlop will be aboard the Hawk Racing BMW on which he clocked that amazing lap, and that despite the pain of an injury suffered in a tumble earlier in the week. The winner of eleven TT races will also ride a limited edition MV Augusta courtesy of Jordans Road Surfacing at the Leicestershire circuit.
McGuinness, who enjoyed a triumphant time at this year’s TT, adding a further two victories to take his pedigree to 23 successes there. That included charging to success in the prestigious Senior race, matching the record seven wins of Mike Hailwood, and in powering to that success becoming the fastest ever rider around the course at 132.701mph.
The Morecambe Missile will be showcasing his own very exclusive collection of motorcycles as he takes to the track and in between times McGuinness will be talking bikes to the spectators in this special event which will also see the local racing hero Ray Stringer reliving one of his greatest triumphs, the victory in the 1991 TransAtlantic Challenge match races.
Spectators can also expect to see racing legends Steve Parrish, Alex George, Rex Butcher, John Cooper, Colin Seeley, Paul Smart, Ryuichi Kiyonari and Chas Mortimer amongst the stars in and around the paddock over the weekend with many more big name guest names still to be announced.
This year’s event, organised by the circuit’s management team, Real Motorsport Limited, features an exciting addition with the running of two International Classic Grand Prix feature races on the Sunday bringing classic motorcycle championship action featuring 250cc-350cc Grand Prix machines from 1970s-1980s era.
Around those top races, the Mallory Bike Bonanza will have plenty more track action with road bike parades on Saturday and race bike parades on Sunday.
Away from the track, more than 20 motorcycle owners clubs have already signed up to take part in Club Central, promising a great display of machinery from many different manufacturers and many different eras And there will be live music on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
Admission ticket sales for this event close at midnight Tuesday 30 June – don’t miss out, call the Mallory hotline 01455 502214 now. Further details www.malloryparkcircuit.com
