Diary Dates 2025
Darley Moor Test Day: 14th MarchLydden Hill: 12/13th AprilEntry closes Midnight 29th March Cadwell Park: 10/11th MayEntry closes Midnight 26th April Pembrey: 14/15th JuneEntry closes Midnight 31st May Darley Moor: 19/20th JulyEntry closes Midnight 5th July Anglesey: 16/17th AugustEntry closes Midnight 2nd August Cadwell Park: 13/14th SeptemberEntry closes Midnight 30th August A late entry fee of £40 will applyfor entries made after theclosing date |
R.I.P. John Lorriman
For those of you who don't do social media you may be unaware that John Lorriman, BHRC's long time member, sidecar rider, committee member and Recovery van driver has recently passed away
His family have asked us to invite all his friends to the funeral and wake which is to be held on Monday 28th October, 3pm at Gilroes Crematorium, Groby Rd, Leicester. LE3 9QG. The venue for the wake has yet to be determined.
They have said that there is no dress code, they would like folk to wear whatever John would be used to seeing them in.
They would like anyone who is planning to attend on a bike to escort John on his final journey from his son's house by riding behind the sidecar hearse if they can. One of John's previous sidecar outfits will be at the crematorium and if anyone has one of his earlier outfits and they wish to bring it along his family would love to see it and permission has been given to display such outside the building.
The service, which will not be a religious one, will include his friends sharing stories and memories by saying a few words.
Flowers will be from the family only and donations received will be given to the Sue Berg Benevolent Fund.
If you wish to be part of the funeral cortege or speak at the service please contact secretary@bhronline.uk
Calendar 2025
£ 10 posted Click to buy
New Officials and Committee
The club committee and officials changed at the AGM.
After many years holding the club together Gerry Daine has stepped down and handed over the reigns of the club to the new chair Ann Goodey.
Carole Allison has stepped down from the position of secretary and the post has been filled by Georgina Coldwell after stepping down as deputy chair.
Jayne Allison has stepped down from the chief marshal position and the post has been filled by Ann Mallett and Henry Gaunt.
The club would like to thank Gerry, Carole, and Jayne for their years of work behind the scenes. The experience they have brought to the club is not lost though as they have all been re-elected to sit on the committee for the following year.
Other committee members who have stood down are, Steve Kowalski, Dave Matravers, Keith Prime, Bob Livesey, and Roger Moss. Again the club thanks them all for helping the club over the past years.
Going into 2024 the officials and committee are as follows.
Chair. Ann Goodey: chair@bhronline.uk
Secretary. Georgina Coldwell: secretary@bhronline.uk
Treasurer. Ralph Coldwell: treasurer@bhronline.uk
Sophie Thomas. Entries Secretary: entries@bhronline.uk
Ann Mallett Chief Marshal: marshals@bhronline.uk
Nic Powell. Eligibility. eligibility@bhronline.uk
Carole Allison
Jayne Allison.
Dave Bristow.
Gerry Daine.
Richard East.
Wendy Glenn.
Mike Kemp.
John Lorriman.
Marshals Required !
Can you, or anyone you know, help us marshal for the 2024 season?
Please see our marshaling page to find out more. Marshaling with BHR
BHR News & Articles
NEW: Racing only Section :NEW
Going
forward into 2024 and beyond
Until recently it has been a requirement for riders who wish to race with British Historic Racing to be VMCC members. This year a new 'race only' section of the BHR has been formed. It will be known as the British Historic Racing Club (BHRC) and it is affiliated with the ACU to enable members to apply for their racing licence.
If you would like to benefit from everything the VMCC offers you will need to remain a member of the VMCC. As a fully paid up VMCC member you will still be able to race with BHRC and will not have to pay a separate membership fee. However, we do require you to register with us as you will need a current BHRC registration to enter the races online. There is no cost to VMCC members to register with us.
Alternatively, you may wish just to become a member of BHRC, if so you will need to create an account with Alpha to give you access to your portal (gateway) where you will be able to purchase your membership. When your membership portal is active you will be able to organise your racing season and in the future purchase goods, etc. VMCC members will also need to create an account with Alpha to be able to register. There is no cost to create the Alpha account.
The BHRC membership will run from the 1st of January until the 31st of December when memberships will expire on the 31st of December irrespective of the joining date. The one exception to this will be for 2023. If you join now your membership will expire on the 31st of December 2024 so there is no need to wait until January to join. The cost of British Historic Racing Club membership is £30.00 for the 2023/2024 season.
If you wish to join please visit the British Historic Racing Club Forum - View the Board Index- Information Source- “New British Historic Racing Club NEW” and follow the instructions. Or click below.
CLICK HERE to start your BHRC membership process.
2023 - New 500 Twins Class
Following recent requests and representations from “CB500 Twins” riders , British Historic Racing has decided to try find some headroom inside our 2023 race-program for the popular 500 twins-class as previously supported by Thundersport GB.
Eligible machines will be broadly in line with Thundersport regs from 2022:
Ie. Including Honda CB500 1993-2003 Drum & Disc brake Models (CBF model not eligible) Suzuki GS500 1989-2004 Kawasaki ER500 1997-2006 , with the exception of Tyres-Regs:-
Depending on numbers, it is possible mixed-grids may apply. Therefore Tyre regs will be strictly in line with current BHR regs. Ie TYRES: Slicks, hand cut tyres , Wets, Tyre-Warmers are NOT permitted for BHR’ Classes / Events Note : there is a whole range of hugely competent sports and race tyres available which is “good from the lights” even without tyre warmers the same, similar tyre regs for all machines = great racing !
Please register your interest asap at email: 500twins@bhronline.uk
ACU Brake guard requirement CLICK HERE
ACU announcement 6th march, brake lever guards are a requirement from 2020.
BHRC has a Classic/Vintage club exemption from this requirement, but you WILL need one if racing with certain other clubs and track days.