The DTRA season launch has become a fixture on the UK flat track calendar. It's always held in London, originally at Bolt, more recently at the Bike Shed's arch 3, and it's always been popular. On the surface, it's an unusual idea. Most race clubs have end of year presentation events, not pre-season launches, but it really works and is a good way to get racers, sponsors, supporters and staff together (all pictured in one snap above, with DTRA bossman mouthing off on the big s

It would be hard for me to choose a favourite DTRA racer (who isn't also a family member), ok, you twisted my arm - WILBUR SKIPP! Wilbur and his Harley XR750 Tribute, actually built out of a Honda XR75, is featured in Sideburn 35, but this is his new bike. His father, Jeremy, also a DTRA regular, sent us these details... Chassis is Lazer and engine is a bored out XL125, possibly 175cc with a Megacycle cam. Seller built it some years ago and couldn’t remember! He’s allowed up