Young Motorpoint Yamaha rider James Westmoreland has spent the time between Thruxton and Knockhill recharging his batteries by watching the furious excitement of the Isle of Man TT. The young Brit had been impressing in the qualifiers at Thruxton, even managing the fastest lap in one of the Free Practice sessions but was affected by the downpour on race day. By the 2nd race of the day he had been…
A wet track played a big part in this weekend’s British Superbikes race at Thruxton as Loris Baz and James Westmoreland learned valuable lessons and gained valuable points. It was an excellent start to the weekend when Westmoreland and Baz were lapping quickly to take the 1st and 3rd fastest laps in free practice test three. This marked the team out as one to watch on race day. Motorpoint’s young…
Beverley born racer James Westmoreland took park in the third round of the British superbikes held at the Croft circuit in north Yorkshire, and claimed his best position so far finishing 12th in both of the races. HU17 was at Croft Circuit to capture the very best action images from the days racing. James now rides for the Motorpoint Yamaha team (bike #27) alongside fellow rider Loris Baz, from France….
Cadwell Park hosted the NG Road Racing event. For Jordan Rushby, aged 13, from Beverley, this was his first time competing in the event at Cadwell Park. Jordan rides an Aprilla 125. He rode alongside other British youngsters on a variety of motorbikes, from 125’s up to 400cc. HU17 spent the day with Jordan and his family on Sunday 17th April 2011. The circuit has hosted Motorsport for over 75…
Jordan Rushby has made an impressive start to the 2011 season on his new Aprilia 125cc race bike. On only his second time on the bike, Jordan qualified in fifth out of 12, before claiming fourth, third and first places to move into third place after the first round of the championship. It’s been a testing few months for Jordan, which have seriously limited the time he could spend on…
Ben Marrett, 25 from Beverley has spent most of his life riding motorbikes. Since before he can remember his Dad and Uncle would take him out and every spare moment since his childhood has been spent doing what he enjoys most and for the past two years though, that has involved speeding around a race track at 170mph, where he has achieved excellent positions – making it to 2nd place…
Young Beverley racer Jordan Rushby is looking forward to an exciting year after confirming his ride for the coming Superteen season. Jordan has confirmed he will be riding an Aprilia RS 125cc bike for the 2011 season, during which he’ll race at some of the country’s most famous tracks. Jordon already has sponsors, Strattons Motorcycles, Moto GB and Roclad Systems, though requires more backing to raise the £15K needed for the season. Jordan will rub…
The Freedom Run by the East Yorkshire Motorcycle Action Group grouped up in Beverley at Riverside Café. Around 1000 bikers took part in a ride which ended with hustings on the Humber Bridge. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=622] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge was back on official duty this Sunday, while he was inside Croft Garden centre conducting his official business we took the chance to give his mode of transport the once over! His Harley Davidson which he calls ‘Fat Boy’ that was parked outside and was getting plenty of attention from passers by… Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of…
