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Road Race News Articles: February 2012

BBC TV Stars Steve Parrish and Matt Roberts in No Holds Barred Thundersprint Shootout Battle 
Wednesday February 29, 2012
The highlight of last year’s Thundersprint was the intense rivalry between BBC TV’s two star MotoGP commentators - Steve Parrish and Matt Roberts. And the battle is about to go ballistic at Thundersprint 2012, which will be held in Northwich, Cheshire, over the weekend of May 12/13.

Best Ever Thundersprint Classic Race Entry 
Monday February 27, 2012
This year’s Thundersprint, held in the pretty market town of Northwich over the weekend of May 12/13, has attracted a fantastic entry of classic motorcycle racers.
Southern 100 Launches 2012 Events 
Friday February 24, 2012
Southern 100 Racing has announced its racing events for 2012
Chesca Miles – Britain’s Top Female Stunt Rider – Stars at Thundersprint 2012 
Friday February 24, 2012
Chesca Miles was one of the stars of last year’s Thundersprint – despite riding with serious injuries. Now, a completely fit Chesca is making a return to Britain’s biggest biking street party which will be held over the weekend of May 12/13 in Northwich town centre.
ACU AND BSMA FORGE CLOSER RELATIONSHIP 
Thursday February 23, 2012
Following discussions between the ACU and BSMA to forge a closer relationship to help youth motocross, both parties have agreed to recognise each Federation’s respective licences in these current difficult economic times.
MotoGP Star Danny Webb Rides at the Thundersprint 
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Danny Webb is one of of Britain’s brightest hopes for World Championship glory this year, riding the all new Mahindra Moto 3 bike. Danny is competing in the ultra competitive Moto 3 World Championship for the Indian team and is tipped for a top placing in the 2012 season.

2012 250GP ACU National Championship & NG Cup 
Wednesday February 22, 2012
NG Road Racing are please to play host to the successful and very competitive 250GP ACU National Championship & NG Cup for the 5th year running, with the continued support from Dunlop Motorsport, Willis Developments and Auto Cycle Union. For 2012 the series will run over 14 rounds at 9 of the countries top racing venues, including the very popular return of Donington Park for a double header in June and the long awaited addition of Castle Combe in Sep-tember.
 
Tuesday February 21, 2012
NG Road Racing's full 2012 Calendar and Entry Form downloads are now on the Club website.
What’s on Weekly-18th and 19th February 2012 
Friday February 17, 2012
This week’s ‘What’s on Weekly’ features a selection of just a few events taking place around the country this weekend and next week.
Norton to Have Major Presence at Thundersprint 2012 
Friday February 17, 2012
Following their success at Thundersprint 2010, Norton are planning an even bigger presence at next year’s spectacular - which will be held over the weekend of May 12/13 in Northwich town centre.
Calendar Raises Record Amount for Helicopter Fund 
Friday February 17, 2012
The Southern 100 Helicopter Fund, received a very welcome boost recently when it was handed its share of the proceeds of the sale of the roadracingsupporters.com 2012 Road Racing Calendar.
Confirmation of Formula II/ Formula 600 Sidecar Regulations for 2012. 
Tuesday February 14, 2012
The ACU Road Race Drag and Sprint Committee re-affirm the following change to the Technical Regulations for the Formula II/ Formula 600 Sidecar class for 2012.
WIRRAL HUNDRED TO DEBUT THIRD ANGLESEY CIRCUIT 
Monday February 13, 2012
The Wirral Hundred club which organised the first-ever road race meeting at the Anglesey circuit in 1992 and then ran the first event at the newly-developed circuit in 2007 is making history again. For the first and possibly the only time for a motorcycle race meeting, the Club will be using the 1.2 mile National Circuit over the weekend of 24th & 25th March.
What’s on Weekly-11th and 12th February 2012 
Friday February 10, 2012
This week sees the return of the ‘What’s on Weekly’ features as the 2012 season starts to kick into life. Here is a selection of just a few events taking place around the country this weekend and next week.
‘I, SUPERBIKER  – THE SHOWDOWN’ COMES TO CINEMAS ACROSS UK & IRELAND IN FEBRUARY 2012 
Friday February 3, 2012
‘I, SUPERBIKER – THE SHOWDOWN’, the no-holds barred full length follow up to 2011’s runaway success ‘I Superbiker’ will be released in over 100 cinemas across the UK on February 21st with additional screenings on March 1st.