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This is the North East’s Biggest Motorcycle Race Meeting of the Year

Dave Paton Motorcycle Racing on his way to victory at NEMCRC Croft meeting 2011CROFT CIRCUIT AMONG EUROPE’S BIGGEST TESTS SAYS BIKE ACE PATON

  • Scots star aiming to repeat trophy double this weekend
  • York post lady and New York teen sensation also among bumper entry

North Yorkshire’s Croft Circuit ranks as one of the most challenging race tracks in Europe for motorcycle racers believes Dave Paton – just one of the headline names in this weekend’s (31 March/1 April) big North East Motor Cycle Racing Club event at Croft.

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NEMCRC has a Golden Touch in 2012

Croft Racing Circuit

Golden Touch to Start of Croft

The Best Motorcycle Racing in the North East at CroftNorth East Race Circuit’s 2012 Motor Sport Season

  • First race event marks local motorbike club’s 50th birthday
  • High-speed two-wheel action gets circuit’s 2012 race calendar under way
 Croft Circuit’s 2012 track racing season roars off with a very special start in less than a fortnight’s time with the North East’s biggest motorcycle racing event of the year on the weekend of 31 March/1 April. Significantly the event will also mark the beginning of the organising North East Motor Cycle Racing Club’s 50th birthday celebrations.

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North East bike club celebrates 50th anniversary – ChronicleLive

THESE sepia tinted memories are a real blast from the past. They capture magic moments of a motor cycle group revving up to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

via North East bike club celebrates 50th anniversary – Chronicle News – News – ChronicleLive.

For those of you who missed the recent local press coverage you can read the article written by the Chronicle journalist at the link above.

I’d like to thanks Club volunteers for contacting the press and making this happen, all support is welcome as are new volunteers. I’d also like to thank the local press for supporting their local motorsport club – long may it continue.

NEMCRC Motorcycle Racing Classes for 2012 season

Machine Elegability for 2012

NEMCRC Machine Eligibility 2012 word document Click to download

 

The NEMCRC having consulted with the Melville Club have agreed on the following classes for 2012 which in the main
follow the Melville club program for 2012.

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Important NEMCRC news | NEW contact phone numbers

All members and riders please note the following changes to NEMCRC officials/volunteers contact details.

Race Secretary: Donna Davison now has a new landline contact number as follows: Tel: 01670 362267

Chief Marshal: Alan McNair now has a landline contact number as follows: Tel: 01875 853420 / 07850461570 (calls before 9pm)

You can find up to date contact details of all club contacts on the “contact us” page of this website.

Buying Second Hand Motorcycle Advice

Buying Secondhand – A Racers Guide

What to look for on engine and frame numbers

Some of you might have noticed in recent ACU newsletter there is an article to help new riders wanting to purchase a racing motorcycle. The article tells riders what to look for, ie. have either frame or engine numbers tampered with etc.

We hope you find this helpful and would be grateful if you can download and pass on the article to any other riders you know.

Much of the info in this item applies to anyone replacing their motorcycle for road or track use.

The Club can not stress enough how important the issue of stolen motorcycles in motor sport has become and feel we must warn members that more stringent checks will be made in the coming season. The police have been known to attend meetings in the past and have confiscated suspect motorcycles.

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This Guide provided for all motorcycle racers by the ACU has been compiled with the assistance of the Metropolitan Police: Stolen Vehicle Unit and Motorcycle News. The guide gives very detailed information regarding what to look for in legitimate engine and frame numbers and will help you avoid buying a stolen motorcycle for competition or even road use.

NEMCRC 2012 Season

Croft
31 March/1 April
East Fortune
26/27 May
Knockhill
30 June/1 July
East Fortune
13/14 October
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