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The weekend saw some great action take place around the full Croft Circuit. Full of many ups and downs, a great time was had by both drivers and spectators.

Photo by Tony Todd

Terry Wight – spectacular engine failure at Tower on Sunday continue reading…

DDMC ATTRACTS EXCELLENT ENTRY

The 2010 Touring Car and British Superbike meetings may have passed but there is still a bit more excitement for Croft Fans to enjoy.

The Darlington & District Motor Club take up the baton over the weekend of 25th & 26th September and have attracted over 200 competitors. continue reading…

A very good crowd enjoyed the event but not all the riders! continue reading…

BSB Report – Croft 12th Sept 2010

Words:- Sue Symons

Photos:- Tony Todd

Michael Laverty ahead of Hill - Photo by Tony Todd

The weather was changeable for free practice and qualifying but thankfully race day was dry and sunny for the tenth round of the MCE British Superbike Championship. The ‘title showdown’ started here in North Yorkshire with the top six riders following the last round at Cadwell Park going into battle over the last seven races of the season for the ultimate crown. Worx Crescent Suzuki’s Tommy Hill is a strong contender for the crown along with HM Plant Honda team mates Ryuichi Kiyonari and Josh Brookes. Joining them in the top six are the Irish Relentless Suzuki by Tas riders Michael Laverty and Alistair Seeley, and Michael Rutter having a superb season on his Ridersmotorcycles.com Ducati. continue reading…

Some photos by Tony Todd from Croft Circuit Sat 11th September 2010

Tommy Hill - Photo by Tony Todd

Temmate Stuart Easton follows James Ellison - Photo by Tony Todd

Photo by Tony Todd

Kiyonari/Brookes - Photo by Tony Todd

Photos:- Tony Todd

Some action photos from Fri 10th Sept 2010 at Croft Circuit continue reading…

The top six riders in the British Superbike Championship enjoyed some lighthearted clay pigeon shooting at Croft today (9/9/2010)

Photo by Tony Todd

They are : Michael Rutter; Ryuichi Kiyonari; Josh Brookes; Alastair Seeley and Michael Laverty with Tommy Hill on the far right.

MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship

Round 10 – Croft, North Yorkshire

Friday 10th to Sunday 12th September 2010

British Superbike Title Chase Set To Light Up Croft

The new look 2010 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli pays its one and only visit of the year to the North East when Croft Circuit, North Yorkshire hosts one of the most important rounds of the season next Sunday (September 12th). continue reading…

Final Results – Velo29 Cycle racing series

Photo/words:- Tony Todd

By virtue of winning the bunch sprint in the final race of the series, Matt Kipling of MTS clinched the overall classification in first Martyn Dobson Memorial Trophy series, held at Croft Circuit under BCF rules. Marcus Smith (Black Hawk Bikes) had eased into the yellow jersey spot the previous week in Matt’s absence but illness left him unable to defend the lead. However Marcus still finished second overall by just 2 points from Kevin Byers (Fietsen Tempo). Fourth by just 1 point was Simon Baxter from Stuart Wearmouth and Jack Rees continue reading…

Cycling Update – Tues 24th August 2010

Photos:- Tony Todd continue reading…