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

Following on from news about Wilbur's mini framer, Adam from Grimsby got in touch to share details on his son, Luke's homebuilt race bike. Here's what he told us... Luke Elliott Age 13 Home town Grimsby Junior 1 flat track -Scunthorpe speedway winter series holds lap record for junior 1 on this bike Won all 7 races first time out on Honda SS50 Currently leading the championship 108cc Lifan engine - Dad built Currently building junior 2 engine for summer championship yx140

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

Early feedback, from UK racers at least, is saying the feature by Wilbur about his homebuilt 'XR75' is a favourite in Sideburn 35. #WilburSkipp #DTRA #UKFlatTrack #Honda #Minibikes