THUNDERSPORT CLASSIC SUPERBIKES ARE GO!

Thundersport GB announces a new sponsor for the popular GP1 Classic Superbikes class.

This class caters for large capacity sportsbikes, predominantly pre-2000, including the Yamaha YZF-R1, the Suzuki GSX-R750 K1-K3, the Ducati 998, the Kawasaki ZX-9R and the Honda CBR900RR Fireblade, prior to the arrival of the 1000cc model in 2004!

For this year, in comes sponsorship from Avon, title sponsor of the Thundersport GB motorcycle championship’s GP1 Classic Superbikes class. As part of the deal, various products from Avon’s motorcycle track range will be available to competitors: the 3D ULTRA XTREME, 3D ULTRA XTREME SLICK and 3D ULTRA XTREME RAIN RACER.

Avon will also offer its tyres to riders in the Golden Era Supersport class, which is for 600cc four-cylinder and 750cc twin-cylinder Supersport machines, produced pre2000. These tyres have been developed with help from two-time Isle of Man TT winner and former British Supersport champion Steve Plater.

The tyre service for the GP1 Classic Superbikes and Golden Era Supersport classes will be managed by Avon working in conjunction with Holbeach Motorcycle Tyres, a fitting and service specialist for motorbike racing and track day events.

Thundersport GB stages events at several high-profile venues around the UK each season. In 2021, the calendar is set to include visits to Brands Hatch, Donington Park, Oulton Park, Snetterton, Cadwell Park, Mallory Park and Anglesey Circuit, for more go to: www.thundersportgb.com