With spooky decorations and theatrical props installed (great for taking photos!) and novelty Halloween prizes for children and adults wearing the scariest costumes and best "dressed" vehicles, together with a special Halloween Menu available from Wednesday 23rd October through to Thursday 31st October, why not join us at the Ace for the annual, free to attend, "Shock n' Roll" party from 7pm - 11pm on Saturday 26th with DJ Jinx's Joint.
 
The Halloween theme continues daytime on Sunday 27th, for the annual Rat Rod & Rat Bike Day, and later on the same evening, from 6pm - 10.30pm for the "Slammed UK" Halloween car meet, or Thursday 31st October, from 6pm - 11pm, for Warr's HD Halloween Night!
 
The frightening choices are yours!
 
HALLOWEEN SPECIALS (available from 26th - 31st October)
 
Goblin's Blood & Guts £3.95
Homemade Pea Soup served with Croutons
 
Bat out of Hell Wings £4.95
Roasted Chicken Wings served with Celery Sticks and a Spicy Sauce Dip
 
Adam's Broken Ribs £8.95
Pork Ribs marinated in a Smokey Barbeque Sauce served with Chips
 
Road Kill £8.95
Grilled Chicken served with a selection of Roasted Vegetables and Monster Mashed Potato
 
Ghoul Lash (V) £7.95
Homemade Soya Goulash topped with Grated Cheese
 
I Scream! £3.95
Selection of Ice Creams topped with Raspberry Sauce
 
Trick or Treat Treacle Pudding £4.95
Homemade Treacle Sponge Pudding served with Red Custard
 
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The decision was taken in common agreement after a meeting in Borgo Panigale, Bologna
•Early partnership termination due to global economic downturn challenging Team Alstare’s 2014 expenses
•Ducati confirms its participation in the 2014 World Superbike Championship with plans and riders to be confirmed in the coming days

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 25 October 2013 – By common agreement, Ducati and Alstare have decided to terminate their partnership, which started in November 2012. Ducati and Team Alstare have reached the end of a very difficult season unable to achieve the desired results, despite the effort, commitment and resources applied by both parties.

The partnership between the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer and Team Alstare was expected to continue in 2014, however, the current economic climate and subsequent withdrawal of support by one of Alstare’s main partners, has dictated that the Belgian team must downsize its future plans.

In a meeting held at the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale, Bologna, Francis Batta and the Ducati management decided the best course of action would be an early termination of the agreement before the start of the 2014 season.

“I am extremely sorry that an operation that had started on such a positive note had to be concluded before its time without achieving the results we were aiming for,” said Ernesto Marinelli, Ducati SBK Project Manager. “This was a very difficult year in terms of sports performance, but I am convinced that it nevertheless made us both grow and lay solid foundations for our future development and improvement. In these months together, I experienced the constant professionalism and expertise of everyone at Team Alstare, and I hope to be able to work with them again in the future. My special thanks, both in my personal capacity and on behalf of the whole company, go to Francis for the effort he has put in this year – as he always has throughout his career.”

“I am very sad because this challenge, which began last November, was very important for me as a fresh start after missing one year,” said Francis Batta Owner of Team Alstare. “Working with Ducati was incredibly thrilling, although unfortunately, we failed to achieve the results we had set ourselves. The 2013 racing season has been incredibly hard for us, and being unable to start from a solid position in 2014, I would rather not take risks that might compromise our ability to complete the season. I would like to thank Ducati for trusting me and I wish them all the success that they deserve."

Ducati has confirmed that it will take part in the Superbike World Championship next season, with 2014 riders and racing plans to be announced in the coming days.

Road safety charity the IAM is offering tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger.

Following severe weather warnings of storms over the coming weekend, the IAM is advising on how to drive in windy weather.

• Plan your journey – is there a route with less exposure to the weather and less risk of fallen trees? Choose a sheltered route if you have the option.
• Strong winds are not constant, they are usually gusty so ensure you hold the steering wheel firmly.
• Overtaking high sided vehicles or driving past buildings can result in a sudden gust from the side as you clear.
• Give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries and buses more room than usual. They get blown around by side winds easily. Even pedestrians can be blown about.
• Watch trees and bushes on the roadside - their branches can show you how strong the wind is.  Look well ahead, that way you don’t need to take your eye off the road and you can see any windy patches before you get to them.
• Go slow enough to cope with the gusts.  Wind can get under a car and reduce its handling and braking significantly.
• Keep an eye on what is happening to other vehicles – where they are affected will give you a pre warning.
• Go slowly enough to cope with the tree that has fallen right across the road, just round the bend where you can’t see it.
• Be careful of debris, try and have space beside you in case you need to dodge it.

Rodger said: "If the weather is really bad, consider whether you could postpone your journey until it settles down."

www.iam.org.uk

Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, with the clocks going back at the weekend, he is advising on driving in the dark.

• To improve your view as far as possible, keep your lights and windscreen clean. It’s easy to forget the inside of the windows, but keeping them clean helps prevent them from misting-up.
• Use main beam on a dark unlit road, but when other drivers or riders are approaching make sure you dip your lights to avoid dazzling the oncoming road users.
• Making sure you can stop safely within the distance you can see to be clear still applies in the dark.
• Look at how the traffic ahead behaves for clues to possible problems you can’t see yet – the way other lights behave can tell you a lot.
• Use the headlights of the car you are following to show you to let you see further ahead.
• Don’t look at any lights themselves, but at what they show – so you can make use of more of the light there is from any source, without losing your “night vision” any more than you have to. • Use the reflective road signs and lines to help you see where the road goes and where there are particular problems
• If an approaching car forgets to dip its lights, look beyond the lights to their left to avoid being dazzled as much.
• If it’s gloomy in the morning, don’t forget to put your lights on then too.

IAM chief examiner Peter Rodger said: “The risk of collisions increases in the dark as visibility is reduced1.  In poor weather remember that you still need to see things like large pools of water or fallen trees in the dark – so adjust your driving to suit all the conditions combined.”

www.iam.org.uk

Motorcycle Live 2013 is jam-packed with 30 manufacturers, over 150 exhibitors and 17 FREE live features and zones, but when your feet need a rest and you fancy being entertained by some of the biggest names in biking, head to the British Eurosport Entertainment Zone featuring the Blackhorse Stage.

Legendary racers-turned-commentators Steve Parrish and James Whitham will once again be at the helm of the Blackhorse Stage, hosting non-stop game shows, quizzes and celebrity interviews. Whitham’s rider Q&As will take place five times daily at weekends and four times daily on weekdays, giving an insight into the lives of some of the world’s top racers from MotoGP, World and British Superbikes and the Isle of Man TT.

Racers already confirmed to appear include 2013 World Supersport Champion Sam Lowes, 2013 British Superbike Champion Alex Lowes, 20-time Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness, Honda SBK stars Jonathan Rea and Leon Haslam, MotoGP rider Bradley Smith, 2013 Superbike TT winner Michael Dunlop and three-time BSB champion John Reynolds. The riders will also be taking part in the ever-popular Fast Bikes Question of Bikes quiz, which always brings hilarity and chaos to the British Eurosport Entertainment Zone as their competitive spirits takeover.

Throughout the day show goers will have the chance to get involved in the stage games and win a whole host of prizes. Oxford Products Dress Undress will reward those who can strip off and re-dress the quickest, while Dunlop Man of Steel will test the strength of its participants as they attempt to hold two tyres at arm’s length for as long as possible. The British Eurosport Memory Game is a challenge for the mind and Blackhorse Race an Ace provides an opportunity for a member of the public to compete against a celebrity rider on a virtual track.

Advance tickets for Motorcycle Live 2013 are just £17 per adult, £11 for Seniors and £7 for children aged 6-16* (kids five and under accompanied by a paying adult go free). Bike parking is free of charge and subject to availability. Reduced car parking costs of £8 – subsidised by Motorcycle Live. To book your tickets, call 0844 581 2345 or visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk