Some of the most dynamic and progressive companies in Great Britain have defied the effects of the Credit Crunch and announced a £100,000.- plus package of support for the 2010 “Battle of Britain” F1 Sidecar Championship.

Although it’s billed as the “Battle of Britain” that actually undersells the championship, as the provisional entry list is a veritable who’s who of worldwide sidecar racing talent. It’s also much more than “National” as the Championship Status will be “European Open”, making it the highest ranking series outside of the World Championship so a small invasion fleet will be crossing the channel once a month to try and plunder the £4,000.- per round purse. As with all things ‘Sidecar’ though, this will be first and foremost a Sporting battle and the Post Race atmosphere will be one of camaraderie and congratulation, no matter who wins.

The Championship will be organised and administered by Thundersport GB and promoted by RKBF1 over eight weekends on eight of the top UK racing circuits. A lucky 24 of the worlds very best sidecar teams have been selected to form the core of the championship and these teams will be joined by up to 10 one-event teams selected from the teams local to each venue.

The permanent teams will not only benefit from free entry (worth £2,200 each), but will also be competing for their share of the £32,000.- guaranteed prize fund, whilst one-event teams will also be invited at no cost and have the possibility of invitation to further rounds via performance based incentives thanks to RKBF1 and their associate sponsorship partners.


Motors TV will be covering the whole series on channel 413 (Sky) with up to 5 repeat showings of each broadcast. Official registration information can be found at www.thundersportgb.com or www.britishF1sidecar.com (live from 1st Jan 2010) or come and see us on stand R5 (Hall 3) at the NEC Motorcycle Show from 27th November to 6th December.

The new championship will feature no less than three sidecar World Champions and the very best of the up and coming British and European youngsters. With such a wealth of talent, it’s not only the prize fund that’s still building, the excitement is mounting too as the teams prepare for battle.

Steve Webster MBE said “This is the best news for Sidecars in the last 15 years. It will showcase the area of motorcycle racing that we dominate on the world stage and for the public to have 8 chances to see the best teams in the world performing in Britain is just fantastic. I will be supporting the series in a promotional role at every round and I just can’t wait for the series to start.” The ten time World Champion congratulated all involved in bringing the series together.

It’s the only place to be, so make sure that you’re there when we pull the trigger and fire off round one of this spectacular race series at Rockingham Motor Speedway.

Further information please contact – Dave Stewart - jamiestewart9©googlemail.com