Eight-times TT winner Ian Hutchinson has joined the Penrith-based Paul Bird Motorsport Team in a deal which will see him compete for the remainder of 2014 in the team's Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki colours, as well as a full season in 2015.

35-year-old 'Hutchy', from Bingley in West Yorkshire, will contest the final two rounds of the Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship aboard the Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R at Silverstone and Brands Hatch in October before competing at the Macau Grand Prix the month after.

The deal then extends into 2015, which will see a concerted factory-backed effort at the 2015 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy as well the other two major road races - the North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix with Supersport, Superstock and Superbike machinery.

In addition, Hutchinson will contest the opening three rounds of the 2015 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship for one of Paul Bird's teams with a view to doing further rounds throughout the season.

The eight time TT Race winner, including his historic five in a week in 2010, also has wins at the North West 200, the Ulster Grand Prix as well as in the various support races to the British Superbike Championship over the past ten years.  Hutchinson also won the 2013 Macau Grand Prix.

Ian Hutchinson:

"I'm mega happy that Paul has offered me a deal for the remainder of this year and for 2015 also. I've ridden for the team before and we all know each other so to be joining them once again is brilliant. I was disappointed that this year didn't work out as I'd hoped, especially with having such high expectations but now I know I've got a real chance of success. The team is proven and hopefully I can get back to winning ways very soon." 

Paul Bird (Team Owner):

"We are all very excited to have Hutchy joining us and as soon as I knew he was out of a job, I wanted him to ride for us. He's a quality rider and you don't win five TTs in a week by chance. He'll ride our Superstocker for the final two rounds at BSB and then we'll decide what to put him out on at Macau. We might even try him on the MotoGP bike there! For 2015, we will have a proper attack on the roads, which will give him his best chance in recent years and we are really serious about winning. We'll do other selected races too as part of our expanded squad for 2015 so there are some exciting times ahead."  

ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS UNCOVERS 1951 VINCENT BLACK SHADOW FOR SEPTEMBER SALE

A 1951 Vincent Black Shadow is set to be the star by at Anglia Car Auction’s Classic Motorcycle and Automobilia Sale on Saturday 20th September.

Not used since being bought by the vendor in 1978, the rare Vincent is accompanied by some technical correspondence between a previous owner and the factory covering engine modifications. While it cannot be confirmed, it’s thought the bike could have competed in club sprints during the 1960s.

Fitted with highly coveted Lightning brakes, it’s estimated at £55,000-65,000.

If the Black Shadow’s too expensive, a 1961 Velocette Venom 500 with an estimate of between £10,000-11,500 might be a good substitute, and Velocette enthusiasts will also be able to bid on a 350 MAC which has a £3750-4500 estimate.

A pair of Triumph Tiger Cubs, one of which is a project with an estimate of £800-900, line-up alongside an awaiting-estimate 1964 Thunderbird and a 1961 Triton Café Racer, estimated at  £5000-6000.

BSAs get a look-in too, with an 10 Golden Flash, estimated at £2500-3000, joined by a 1934 G14 V-twin that’s had plenty of recent work to make it highly usable, and it has a £14,750-16,500 estimate. With a tempting £800-1200 estimate, a 1960 Norton Jubilee makes a straightforward restoration project.

A host of Japanese bikes add more flavour to the sale, with a great choice of Hondas, ranging from a barn-find 1966 CA110 Sport 50 (estimated: £400-600) and Norfolk-residing 1976 CB200 (estimated: £600-800) offered alongside a 1978 CB750K (estimated: £1200-1600) and an unused-for-two-years, no-reserve 1984 XL 200R.

A quartet of ’70s Kawasaki triples adds some noise to the sale: a 1971 350 S and a 500 H1A are offered along with a 1974 500 H1B and a 1974 750 H2 and for big performance at a low price, the 1985 Z1100 (estimated: £1600-1900) is definitely worth a look. 

And for those wanting to relive their 1970s teenage bus-stop burn-up years, a concours-condition 1976 Yamaha FS1E-DX fits the bill nicely, and is estimated at £4000-6000.

Italian pizzazz comes from a fully-rebuilt 1976 Lambretta GP150 (est: £2000-2500) and an MoTd 1979 Moto Guzzi V50, which is estimated at £1500-1800.

Anglia Car Auctions’ Motorcycle sale sees the doors open at 10am, with the sale of automobilia starting at 12 noon and the motorbikes thereafter.

www.angliacarauctions.co.uk

Barry Steven Frank Sheene MBE (11th September 1950 – 10th March 2003

The Retro Truck Show returns to the Heritage Motor Centre for its fourth year and due to its popularity, will take place over two days on Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September. The show will feature a display of over 350 modern classic show trucks manufactured between 1960 and 2000 including manufacturers Volvo, Scania and Daf.

In addition to the truck displays, there will also be an indoor model show and indoor & outdoor trade area. A seminar about ‘Middle Eastern Trucking from the 1960’s onwards’ will take place on the Saturday which has now totally sold out. In the evening there will be a disco, charity auction, food stands, licensed bar and free children’s bouncy castle.  Camping is available on the Friday and Saturday nights. On the Sunday, in addition to the Show, visitors can also enjoy free entry to the Museum which houses a display of over 180 historic cars.

Tom Caren, Show Manager for the Heritage Motor Centre stated “We are delighted that this colourful retro show is being extended over two days. Even if you don’t own a truck, you will enjoy this show and all of its ‘truck’ fun!”

All trucks that fall into the age category are welcome whether they are show trucks, working trucks or work in progress! There are no trophies or judging, just the opportunity for like-minded enthusiast’s to get together and admire the trucks on display.

Tickets for the show cost £12 in advance or £15 on the day for adults, £5 in advance or £8 on the day for children and £34 in advance or £42 on the day for a family.  Gift Aid Season tickets, Tesco Club cards or any other promotional offers are not valid on this day. Parking for the public will be at the Jaguar and Land Rover car park next door to the Museum grounds but shuttles will be provided in a Double Decker bus.

www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

THE BIKER GUIDE is delighted to be an official media partner for Soldiering On Through Life Trust, to help raise awareness of the organisation to the Motorcycle community.

Within its new partnership role, THE BIKER GUIDE will support the media needs of the charity, specifically to the Motorcycle community, as well as promoting the fantastic raffle, where the 1st prize is a Triumph Bonneville. Other prizes (over 80) include a Breitling Navitimer Watch, 6 Magnums of Taittinger Champagne, a BT Balloon Flight, a Bomber Command Memorial book signed by Air Commodore Charles Clarke OBE and lots more. The raffle which will be drawn on the 18th April 2015 at the Soldiering On Awards at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London.

Through a variety of media (website, vast mailing lists, large facebook groups and page), they will promote both the charity and raffle to the Biker fraternity, who have long supported and raised funds for charities. The aim of Soldiering On Grand Raffle is to sell 50,000 tickets and raise an amazing £100,000. This will help recognise, celebrate and inspire those still Soldiering On.

Since THE BIKER GUIDE was launched in 2009, they have supported and helped various charities and events, by promoting them and raising public awareness and they are proud to support Soldiering On Through Life Trust - The One Awards for the whole Armed Forces Community

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