Mablethorpe Sand Racing club returned after the Covid lockdown with new management, new ideas and two non-championship races earlier this year. The club announced their 2022/23 dates today and asked Sideburn to share a number of questions and answers to shed light on the upcoming season for both regulars and newcomers. First their statement: We have had several meetings with the Police, Fire Brigade, Environment Agency and East Lindsey Distric Council, working closely togethe

We've written a lot about Mablethorpe in the last few weeks. The reasons for this are many. It's a unique event in the world of motorcycling. I've raced it for a few seasons (even winning the unlimited road bike class there once) and have a fondness for the place. It has been taken over by good friends of ours and has just made a comeback. There was speculation and concern that the event would not return after Covid, but yesterday so the dawn of a new era for this historic se

Guest post from Mablethorpe regular, Joey Brindley (above), with a couple of interjections by me, Gary Inman. Before you start, visit www.mablethorpesandracing.co.uk. You need to pick a race number and join the club, then enter each race online. There will be no entries on the day. You will also need a Nora92 license, the information for this is also on the website. Then, this goes for seasoned members also, read the rules. There are some very slight but important differences

The awards ceremony for each Mablethorpe Sand Racing event takes place in Mr G's cafe on the seafront. It's always packed with racers, family and friends and the windows are so covered in condensation you can't see out. Last Sunday's was special because Neil Tuxworth won his class, the 250 road bike category. This is the 50th anniversary of the club and Neil raced in the very first season only retiring five or six seasons ago. He made his comeback for the golden anniversary o