The Sun Shines on Shepton
Added on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor
The Sun Shines on Shepton
The classic bike show season kicked off with an almighty start at the 30th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Show. With the sun bathing down on the Bath & West Showground, thousands of eager motorcycle enthusiasts pitched up early to ensure their place amid the bustling hub of classic motorcycle activity.
Renowned as the opener to the season, the ever-popular event matched last year’s record-breaking crowds, with more than 17,000 show-goers in attendance, all lapping up the classic atmosphere, the unexpected sunshine and that all important part from the autojumble!
The weekend always presents some of the South West’s best privately owned and restored motorcycles with the highly coveted ‘Best in Show’ prize going to John Guy and his 1929 Magnat Debon 350. The fiercely competitive £750 prize for the ‘Best Club Stand’, went to a delighted Wells Classic Motorcycle Club with their 60s themed transport café stand.
Speaking after the show, Exhibition Manager Nick Mowbray said: “The weekend was a fitting way to celebrate the show’s 30th birthday. Stand space for the 20ll event has already started to sell - a sure mark of success - and exciting plans to up the ante next year are already in place!”
Next in the classic bike show calendar is the 30th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show held at Stafford County Showground over the weekend of the 24-25 April 2010 which is sure to be another real showstopper! Don’t miss out on those advance tickets now by calling 01507 529529.
