Lord of Lydden & Sidecar Burn Up

Dating back to 1966 the “Lord of Lydden” and the “Sidecar Burn Up” introduced in 1970 has attracted many top riders in the past such as Shane “Shaky” Byrne, six times BSB Champion and Lord of Lydden in 1997. Sidecar competitors, world record holder for thirteen Isle of Man TT wins Dave Molyneux competed in 2012. Tim Reeves, TT winner, eight times World Champion and eleven times Burn Up winner will once again be competing this year.

On track during the weekend there will be classes for:

Open Class – 250Gp – 1200cc
Production 400cc including Open 400Gp, MZ’s
Production Pre 86 600cc including Super Twins and Super Mono’s
F1 Sidecars
F2 Sidecars
BEARS & Classic Sidecars
British Scooter Sport Organisation British (BSSO)
Desmo Ducati Championship
FAB Racing – Junior Lord of Lydden
Teen Challenge Cup
Classic Solo’s

The Teen Challenge Cup, which made its debut appearance last year, has been expanded and can now be entered by 14 to19 year olds.

Furthermore, for the first time a brand new class for Classic Solo’s has been introduced. Specifically motorcycles manufactured in 1975 or before. There are groups for 350cc / 500cc / 501cc Super Stock or Race bikes. Riders must be 18+ years old.  

The racing from the above classes culminates on Sunday afternoon with wheel to wheel action as the fastest competitors of the weekend battle it out to find this year’s Lord of Lydden and Sidecar Burn Up champions. The amazing FAB racing will be competing in their Junior Lord of Lydden competition where riders as young as eight will be racing on their GP50 and GP70SP machines with some lapping at an average speed of 80MPH fighting for the coveted Junior Lord of Lydden title. You can also expect spectacular action when the Scooters, Classic Sidecars and Classic Solos take to the track to compete in their finals. 

Off track our food outlets will be serving tasty home cooked street food featuring locally sourced ingredients which will be on sale throughout the day. The fully stocked licensed marquee bar will also be open during the day where you can chat to many of the previous Lords of Lydden – Sidecar Burn Up winners and maybe one or two celebrities who will be present together with a display of classic motorcycles. The Kent Youth Trials Club will also be displaying their skills in their purpose-built arena. On Saturday evening the marquee bar will host the very popular party night with live music, licensed bar and food deals and on Sunday after racing the awards presentation will take place, both events are fully open to everyone!

Come and join us for this legendary weekend festival of motorcycle racing.

Camping is available so why not spend the whole weekend with us!

Any questions please contact the circuit!

*REMINDER* Early bird entries are coming to a close at the end of August, so get your discounted entry in now.

Saturday Noise Category: 2
Sunday Noise Category: 1