Time: May 13, 2012 from 10am to 4pm
Location: Baron's Quay car park
Street: Northwich, Cheshire,
City/Town: CW9 5QJ.
Website or Map: http://www.thundersprint.com/…
Phone: 01928 740 498
Event Type: bike, show, race, ukwheelsevents
Latest Activity: Apr 11, 2012
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The Thundersprint is primarily an enormous street party but everyone loves the sprint races which are held right in the centre of the show - our very own "Grand Prix in a Car Park".
Six times World Champion and six times TT winner Jim Redman gets ready for blast off on the Thundersprint's truly unique track
All the races are run against the clock with only one rider on the track at any one time. Contrary to popular legend, the track is NOT in Marks and Spencer's car park but is part of Cheshire West Council's Baron's Quay car park. This is the biggest area of tarmac in the town which can be closed off to the public and used for racing.
Our Grand Prix in Car Park Circuit - a truly unique circuit.
"Closed off to the public and used for racing" is the key to why Baron's Quay is our home. Because of the militant nature of British law, it is impossible to use even a tiny section of public highway for any form of motorsport - bike or car. The laws were drawn up by Civil Servants totally opposed to any kind of motorsport and there is absolutely no tolerance or latitude - unlike most other elements of British law. All motorsport has to be conducted on "private" land. In our case, a car park which is controlled by our friendly local Council.
However, the situation is vastly better than it first appears because with the active and enthusiastic help of Cheshire West Council, Baron's Quay car park has been converted into a very interesting and demanding track which is both challenging for riders and provides good spectator viewing.
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