Oliver's Mount fans ready for Sheene festival

Racing action returns to Oliver's Mount this weekend with the Barry Sheene Festival powered by Suzuki.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Jul 2016, 13:42 BST
Updated 21st Jul 2016, 15:49 BST
Action from last year's Barry Sheene Festival at Oliver's MountAction from last year's Barry Sheene Festival at Oliver's Mount
Action from last year's Barry Sheene Festival at Oliver's Mount

On track there will be a great mix of races with modern and classic machines, the Barry Sheene trophy feature race plus the re-run of the Bob Smith Spring Cup.

There will also be Modern Junior, Super Lightweight, Lightweight. Open, Classic, Post Classic and F2 sidecars action to keep the crowds enthralled.

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The Japanese machinery parades makes the action on track perfect for all road racing enthusiasts.

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Off the track Suzuki Bikes UK will be bringing Sheene’s actual 1976 and 1977 World Championship machines.

​SATURDAY PRACTICE - 8.45am - ​​​Newcomers Briefing, 9am - Modern Junior, 9.12am - Classic Machines up to 500cc, 9.24am - ​Modern Super Lightweight, 9.36am - Modern Lightweight, 9.48am - Classic and Post Classic Sidecar, ​10am - Modern Senior, 10.12am - Modern Sidecars, 10.24am - Classic F1 & F2, 10.40am - Modern Junior, 11am - Classic Machines up to 500cc, 11.20am - ​Modern Super Lightweight, 11.40 - Modern Lightweight, 12noon - Classic and Post Classic Sidecar, 12.20pm - Modern Senior, 12.40pm - Modern Sidecars, 1pm - Classic F1 & F2, 1.15pm - Lunch.

RACE: 1.45pm - Modern Junior 600, 2.10pm - 250/350/500 pre 73 Classic and Dennis Parkinson Classic Senior, 2.35pm - Parade - Japanese Clubs, 2.50pm - Modern Solo Open, 3.15pm - Classic and post classic sidecars, 3.35pm - Parade Classic Racing Machines, 3.45pm - Modern Lightweight and Classic F2, 4.10pm - Classic Superbike - Barry Sheene Trophy, 4.35pm - Parade - Classic Racing Machines 500cc and under, 4.50pm - Modern Senior, 5.15pm - F2 Sidecars, 5.35pm - Modern Super Lightweight.

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SUNDAY PRACTICE - WARM UP: 9am - Modern Junior, 9.12am - Modern Sidecars,

9.24am - ​Modern Senior, 9.36am - Modern Lightweight, 9.48am - Classic and Post Classic Sidecar, 10am - Modern Super Lightweight, 10.12am - Classic Machines up to 500cc, 10.24am - Modern/Classic F1 & F2.

RACE: 10.35am - Parade of Ferraris, 10.50am - Parade Japanese Owners Clubs, 11.05am - Modern Junior 600, 11.25am - Modern Lightweight and Classic F2, 11.50am - F2 Sidecars, ​12.10pm - Modern Super Lightweight, 12.35pm - Parade - Classic Racing Machines 500cc and under, 12.50pm - Modern Open Solo, 1.15pm - Classic and Post Classic Sidecars, 1.35pm - Lunch, 2.30pm - Classic Superbike - Barry Sheene Trophy Leg 2, 2.55pm - Parade - Classic Racing Machines - 500cc and over, 3.15pm - Bob Smith Spring Cup, 3.35pm - F2 Sidecars, 3.55pm - Parade - Japanese Clubs, 4.10pm - Modern Senior, 4.35pm - Non Qualifiers, 4.55pm - Classic and Post Classic Sidecars, 5pm - Presentations.

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