Press Release:The British Motorcycle Racing Club (BMCRC) will celebrate its 100th anniversary at Brands Hatch next weekend (18/19 April) with a centennial race meeting featuring a mixture of historic motorcycles and modern racing categories.
The BMCRC is the world’s oldest motorcycle racing club and has nurtured the talent of many of the most successful riders in history including John Surtees, Barry Sheene, Mike Hailwood and reigning MotoGP champion Casey Stoner.
Next weekend, the club will commemorate its anniversary with a busy programme of over 30 races, along with historic bike parades and a display of modern and classic motorcycles.
There will also be a post-racing celebration in the Kentagon restaurant on Saturday evening including a skiffle band and Courage beer on sale at 1909 prices – just 1p per pint!
Mike Dommett, CEO of the British Motorcycle Racing Club, said: "It's quite an achievement to think that a British racing club has been going strong for 100 years, and it is a privilege for me to be involved with the BMCRC. The majority of Britain's great motorcycle racers have been members during their early career and the club still thrives as a stepping stone to BSB."
Tickets for the BMCRC centennial celebrations on 18/19 April cost from £10 for adults, with free entry for children aged 12 and under. For more information call 0870 950 9000 or visit
www.brandshatch.co.uk.
