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    Official Olivers Mount Road Racing Thread

    in Racing and Track Days

    Posted · Edited by thebendyfox

    OLIVERS MOUNT ROAD RACING - SCARBROUGH

    http://www.oliversmountracing.com

    http://www.auto66.com


    What is it?

    Oliver’s Mount road race circuit is England’s only natural ‘road’ race track. Situated just five minutes from Scarborough’s town centre, the races have been likened to a ‘miniature TT by the seaside’. Edge of your seat racing, the closest action seen at any race venue, friendly locals and a stunning setting are all key features of a race weekend at Oliver’s Mount. Importantly, for the racers, the 2.43 mile track has always been regarded as a challenging, tight and twisty circuit, which tests their skills to the maximum.


    Never heard of it...

    The rider list of former Oliver’s Mount winners is like a ‘who’s who’ of motorcycle racing history.


    Cecil Sandford, Geoff Duke, John Surtees, Bob McIntyre, Mike Hailwood, Phil Read, Giacomo Agostini, Klaus Enders, Jarno Saarinen, Kent Andersson, Takazumi Katayama, Mick Grant, Barry Sheene, George O’Dell, Jock Taylor, Wayne Gardner, Joey Dunlop, Steve Hislop, Robert Dunlop, Carl Fogarty, James Whitham, Ian Lougher, David Jefferies, Dave Molyneux, Nick Crowe, Guy Martin, Ryan Farquhar, John McGuiness and Ian Hutchinson have all raced at

    Oliver’s Mount over the years and stood on top of the podium.


    2016 ROAD RACING EVENTS

    The Spring Cup Bob Smith Trophy Road Races: 16th/17th April

    The Cock O'The North Continental Road Races: 18th/19th June

    The Barry Sheene Road Races: 23rd/24th July

    The Steve Henshaw International Gold Cup: 24th/25th September


    FAQs


    Looks great! How much?

    Two day tickets are £40 (Cock o' North and Barry Sheen) or £50 (Spring Cup and GOld Cup), plus £10 per night per pitch camping (or £15 for a motorhome). Food and drink are avaliable to buy throughout the weekend, though you can bring your own. Basically - its fantastic value when you consider that the bikes are on track from 9am-5pm each day through practice, qualifying and races.


    Whats the camping like?

    Everything you need and plenty of space (though I would advise arriving on the Friday afternoon). There are also plenty of trade and food/drink stalls for sustenance. There is also a bar, with live music on both the Friday and Saturdays nights of most events. For the experienced campers (oooh matroon etc...) you can bring BBQs, but no open fires are allowed.,


    HOWEVER - You can only book camping in advance - details in the links above


    Can you only camp if you are on the bike?

    Not in the slightest. Plenty of campers (like myself) arrive in the car as they can get more gear, even better if you can persuade a friend to form the advance party in a car or van! Its extremely friendly, so any issues with bikes or gear can be easily resolved - I usually end up putting tents up for people less acquainted with the ol' canvas, rods and guy ropes.


    I'm allergic to camping (or a massive wuss)...is there any hotels or BNBs nearby?

    Scarbrough town center is a five minute drive away and is fairly bulging with BnBs and Hotels. Though the summer events fall in the high season so i would book well in advance.


    The weather...can we talk about the weather?

    Pot luck I am afraid. Though I have been lucky. The marshals do a fantastic job in getting the track ready and above all - safe after a rainburst, and since the track is basically stuck on a hillside it can be exposed - so taking a waterproof warm jacket and stout boots is advised. But keep your fingers crossed.


    Whats the deal with trackside?

    Take your pick...and a chair! You can scout out a spot and stay there for the duration, or move around through the days! I would always advise the latter to get the full experience. But make sure you wear stout shoes as some of the paths and hills can be hard going (Access to Mere Hairpin, Home straight, Farm Bends, Bottom Straight and Jefferies). Though the Esses, Back Straight, top of Sheenes Rise and Drurys Hairpin are all easily accessible and flat for those hard of walking.


    Is it family friendly?

    Extremely. My 5-yr old was with us last year and loved it.


    Will we see the stars?

    The bigger names tend to stick to the Spring Cup and Gold Cup events, but the other events are well worth a watch as some of the big names do show up, especially if they are coming back after a break or testing new gear. If you book tickets well in advance, you may well get paddock passes, so you can get even closer to the garages.


    What is there apart from the racing?

    You mean apart from the bar? Well two if the 2016 events are paired with owners rallies International European Bike Rally at Cock o' North and International Japanese Bike Rally at the Barry Sheene event. These usually come with parade laps, exhibitions etc There are also trade stalls, as well as hundreds of other friendly owners to chat to.



    https://youtu.be/2ilfzp2gJk4


    My and the wife are attending the Cock o North and Gold Cup in 2016, and I hope to see some of you there :cheers: Any questions, queries or comments please fire away :thumb:

    Moral dilemma

    in General Chat

    Posted

    Have they contacted you as part of your job/profession? If so then you should at the very least warn them of the associations with the phrase in the UK, even if its the sporting "two events on the same day one after another" or the rail-roading term.


    Then you can chuck the Urban Dictionary definitions in for laughs.


    I dont think they will be put off, but at least you have done due diligence with your work. If I was looking to market or sell my products in another country, I would hope that anyone i work with in that country would warn me if I was launching a product that translated badly :thumb:


    professional post>

    Getting to know you......

    in General Chat

    Posted

    What is your knickname? Dont have one, never have


    Who do you live with? Wife, Daughter, Dog (when at home), hotel when working away


    What was the last song you listened to? "Got me under pressure" by ZZ Top


    What was the last film you watched? Back to the Future on the plane on Saurday


    What was the last meal you ate? Chinese


    Skateboard, space hopper or Pogo Stick? Space hopper


    White, milk or dark chocalate? Dark chocolate by a country mile


    What is the best pet you ever had? Current dog - Cassie


    Who is your favourite comedian? Billy Connolly


    What is your favourite tipple? Real Ale, JD and Coke


    Where would you rather be? New York, Tokyo or London? London


    Microsoft, Apple or Unix? MS


    If money was no object, what bike would you buy? MV Augusta


    Only fools and horses, Newsnight or Masterchef? Masterchef


    How many tv's do you own? Three


    How many radio's do you own? Two


    What is your favourite fruit? Banana


    A real book or an e-book? Ah f**k, pass on that.


    Real ale, lager or a nice glass of Vino? ALE!! :cheers:


    What was the last book or magazine that you read? Magazine - Classic Rock November issue, Book - Bloodline by Conn Iggulden


    Tatoo, body piercing or nothing? None


    A night in the pub or a meal out in a restaurant? Pub

    Allocated parking

    in General Chat

    Posted

    Go one further, SORN the van and wire a booby trap to the ignition so that any scrote trying to nick the whole lot gets a nasty surprise when they try to hotwire the van :twisted:

    Or maybe some kind of punji stake style trap built into the drivers seat that's triggered by the hand brake being released...

     

    In the space of one evening I am reading your posts about revenge on Neighbours and This...and it brings me to one logical conclusion.


    I dont ever want to piss you off.





    Ever. :lol:

    House disputes...

    in General Chat

    Posted

    ...I finally understand the train of logic that led to my brother taking a shit through the letterbox of the local Conservative Party HQ :shock:

     

    Two things here.


    1. You brother deserves a medal.


    2. You need to tell us more about this.

    Cock o the North

    in Racing and Track Days

    Posted

    They ran the Cock o' North Race at the Gold Cup Event due to that spillage. Second time that the side cars have caused delays :lol: :lol: But I'll forgive them that for the brilliant entertainment they bring.


    Anyways, the calender for next year at Scarborough has changed, and all events have TWO DAYS RACING, but camping is now advance booking only :cheers: :thumb: :


    2016

    Spring National (Bob Smith Trophy) - 16th & 17th April

    Cock o' The North (Inc. European Bikes rally w/parades and exhibitions) - 25th & 26th June

    Barry Sheene Meeting (Classic bikes and Japanese Rally) - 23rd & 24th July

    Steve Henshaw Gold Cup - 16th & 17th September


    Me and the Mrs are looking at the Cock o' North and Gold Cup, as it coincides nicely with my expected holidays :thumb:


    Should we get an "Official" Olivers Mount thread going? Seems to be a few of us around, and i love spreading the word about the events there.


    http://www.oliversmountracing.com

    Cock o the North

    in Racing and Track Days

    Posted

    Yes, racing only Sunday this year. The bast*rds at Scarborough Council have stuck their noses in for some reason.


    Not sure where the name came from, but I love the double takes that I get from wearing my t-shirts with it blazoned across the front :lol:


    Might be going up for the Sunday, depends on family and work, probably won't know until late.

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