Thursday, December 10, 2009

Classic 17: Vintage Racing Series


Just found out about a new races series being launch in France - Classic 17

MOTORS Events, based in Paris, has created "Classic 17", a new formula for vintage motorcycles of 19+ years sporting 17" wheels as original equipment. Dunlop has signed up to be a series partner and is offering a prime of 9,000 euros!

Two classes have been designated for the series:

* Class 1 or C1: 2 or 4 stroke machines with a displacement of between 240 and 600cc
* Class 2 or C2: 2 or 4 stroke machines with a displacement of +601cc

For motorcycles original spec'd with 16 or 18 inch wheels the ability to convert to 17  inch wheels will be allowed. The running of Dunlop tires is obligatory and rains tires are authorized should conditions merit.

The calendar includes 4 weekends at different venues, each consisting of 2 races:

* May 8/9 - Circuit Ledenon
* July 5/8 - Circuit Dijon
* August 28/29 - Circuit Carole
* September - 4/5 - Circuit Le Vigeant

An example of motorcycles authorized for the series includes (a specific list of approved bikes will be included in the Classic 17 regulations; if not on list, contact for eligibility) :

Yamaha 1000 FZR, FZ 750 and FZR 750 Génésis
Honda RC30
Suzuki GSXR 750, GSXR 1100, RG 500 Gamma
Kawasaki ZXR 750 Stinger
Ducati 851 and 888
Bimoto DB1 750
Etc. ........

Press Partner: Moto Journal

More Info:
Motors Events
14 rue Cauchy
75015 Paris
tel +33 0140601399 or +33 0676061871

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