2017 4HR ENDURANCE RACE TEAMS
TEAM SCERT
Race No: 12
Riders: Steve Boam & Steve Clark
Bike: HARRIS SUZUKI XR69
Class: F1 Superbike
One of the top British classic endurance teams and regular campaigners in the European Classic Series. Both riders have been endurance racing since 2005 and took the top step of the podium with this bike at the first Endurance Legends 4hr race at Snetterton, October 2015 – a fantastic achievement for the whole team!
TEAM MUZZI MOTO
Race No: 2
Riders: Glen English & Chris Firmin
Bike: MOTO GUZZI Dr JOHN REPLICA
Class: F1 Classic
Having come 2nd at Endurance Legends 2015, Team Muzzi Moto will return in 2017 with two of the UK’s top classic racers; Glen English (Lansdowne Cup Champion, FIM World Classic Motorcycle Champion & Manx GP winner), & Chris Firmin (Lansdowne Cup, ACR team rider)
SWEATSHOP PHASE ONE
Race No: 3
Riders: Hugh Brasher & Mike Dickinson
Bike: P&M SUZUKI GSX 1230
Class: F1 Superbike
Three times world champions, Sweatshop Phase One return to Endurance Legends after the shock retirement at Snetterton in 2015 with the sole aim of being on the podium in 2017
TEAM CLASSIC SUZUKI
Race No: 7
Riders: Jamie Whitham, Steve Parrish and Michael Neeves
Bike: SUZUKI GSX 1100 SD KATANA
Class: F1 Superbike
Endurance Legends sponsor for 2015 and 2017 Suzuki GB & Suzuki Vintage Parts have gone one step further with their committment to the event for 2017 by building their own race bike to compete in the 4hr classic endurance race.
LG RACING
Race No: 68
Riders: David Weight, Ian Draper & Stephen Gorton
Bike: DUCATI TT1
Class: F2
Endurance Legends competitors from 2015 return with a new bike and a third rider
for Donington Park, and hope to repeat their podium performance once again!
BSK SPEEDWORKS
Race No: 55
Riders: Ben Kingham & Stacey Kilworth
Bike: BMW K100RS
Class: F1 Classic
Ben won the BEARS Championship 2013 and 2015 riding his BSK SpeedWorks BMW K100 and hopes to have success with Stacey Kilworth at the Endurance Legends 4hr in May 2017
FB RACING
Race No: 29
Riders: Derek Cripps & Liam McCarter
Bike: Suzuki GSX-R750
Class: F2
Another of the original teams from the first Endurance Legends 4hr at Snetterton, Derek and Liam battled valiantly against mechanical problems in 2015, so will be aiming for more time racing and less time spannering at Donington Park
PWR / WEST COUNTRY WINDINGS
Race No: 5
Riders: Paul Wilson & Michael Simmons
Bike: Suzuki GSX-R750
Class: F2
A work in progress, but we'll see another exceptional Suzuki GSX-R750 contender for the 4hr classic endurance race from the PWR / West Country Windings team shortly!
TEAM ALLENS PERFORMANCE
Race No: 30
Riders: Steve Panter, Chris Withey & Simon Hindley
Bike: Honda VFR750
Class: F2
Team Allens Performance finished in 12th position at the first Endurance Legends 4hr race on their VFR750, so the team are looking forward to going a few better in May at Donington
QRG MOTORCYCLES
Race No: 49
Riders: Nigel Palmer, Konstantin Moraglis, Dan Walling
Bike: BMW R90
Class: F1 Classic
Originally Prepared and developed by Jim Cray. Richard Moore helped with frame mods to strengthen the head stock & update the engine using Richards camshaft, pistons and ignition. Raced for the first time in 2004 at the Bol d'Or, and 3 times at the Spa 4hr, the last race the team finished 2nd in the 1000cc class
EARLYSTOCKS RACING TEAM
Race No: 218
Riders: Stuart Boatwright, Andrew Howe & Greg Roberts
Bike: YAMAHA FZ750
Class: F2 (awaiting photo)
The FZ was purchased as road bike in 2014 and has been carefully developed over the last 2 years with the Earlystocks Club winning the 2016 EMRA 750 class in its first year of racing
LOUIGI MOTO
Race No: 42
Riders: Alex Sinclair, Duncan Fitchett, Martin Jephcote
Bike: Ducati TT1
Class: Fi Classic
Team Louigi Moto’s first step into the world of endurance racing but the experienced & confident team have had reliable machines to date with success at the Classic TT in 2014 and winning the CRMC Post Classic 750 in 2015. Will success continue at Donington Park?!
MARLIN ELF RACING
Race No: 41
Riders: Mark George & Chris Chapman
Bike: Harris F1
Class: F1 Superbike
The CRMC Chairman has successfully campainged his Kawasaki Z1000 for many years but will be joined by Chris Chapman for Endurance Legends on board Mark's Harris F1
SCARAB RACING
Race No: 69
Riders: Paul Hallas, Gordon Blackley
Bike: Yamaha FZ750
Class: F2
Scarab Racing were one of the first teams to book for Endurance Legends at Snetterton in 2015 on their immaculately prepared FZ750. and we're looking forward to welcoming them back to Donington Park
WARNER RACING
Race No: 66
Riders: Richard Ellis, Sam Rhodes, Sam CLews
Bike: Honda VFR750
Class: F2
One of the many "works in progress' this time on one of Honda's finest. Expect to see a stunning endurance race bike in May!
TEAM IBONHART
Race No: 67
Riders: Gordon Russell, Mike Russell & Chris Barfe
Bike: Suzuki GSX-R750
Class: F2
Competing with the prestidgious No.1 for the first Endurance Legends in 2015 and leading for much of the race before technical issues forced retirement, Team Ibonhart will be onboard their GSX-R750 once more and aiming to go one better at Donington Park
ACR ENDURANCE MARTMANN
Race No: 74
Riders: August Martmann & Susanne Paulsen
Bike: 1978 HSM MOTO GUZZI 1000
Class: F1 Classic
HSM-Guzzi and was originally built by Karl Stelling for the BOT racing seriesHSM-Guzzi and was originally built by Karl Stelling for the BOT racing series and has seen success around Europe culminating in 2nd place in the ECS Classic 1000 at the Spa 4HR in 2015
ACR ENDURANCE 56
Race No: 65
Riders: Bernd Fohne & Neils Paulsen
Bike: 1981 RAU Kawasaki Z1135
Class: F1 Classic
RAU manufactured this special motorcycle frame in Germany in the early 80s and were similar to the famous EGLI chassis. The engine is based on the Kawa Z 1000 J. The bike has participated several times in the ECS and in various national endurance races
TEAM MOTOPORT UITHOORN
Race No: 28
Bike: 1981 KAWASAKI GPZ1100
Class: F1 Classic
Consisting of father and son, Mario and Jaivy Eikelenboom have been competing nationally since 2012 and did their first international event in 2015 with a 4 hour race at Spa. In 2016 and getting the hang of it they went to Paul Ricard twice and again Spa Francorchamps, and they are eager to race at Donington Park!
SPANK ENDURANCE
Race No: 133
Riders: Stuart Fitton, John McNally
Bike: Honda VF500
Class: F2
Current ACU National 600cc Endurance Champions thought they'd try something a little different for 2017. They say "the VF500 is a hopeless choice of bike for F2 but we are hoping that our endurance experience can help us make a reasonable showing on the day!"
DT RACING
Race No: 59
Riders: Gareth Roberts & Alistair Bayley
Bike: YAMAHA FZ750
Class: F2
Ex Isle of Man competing bike built and ridden by David Taylor and now in the vastly experienced hands of Gareth and Alistair will be a force to be reckoned with next May
HRT
Race No: 24
Riders: Fran Fletcher & Fay White
Bike: Yamaha FZ600
Class: F2
The all girl team aiming to show the guys how its done!
BROKEN MAN RACING
Race No: 110
Riders: Gary Wheeler, Ian Courts, Grant Goodings
Bike: Yamaha FZ600
Class: F2
Winners of the F3 title at Endurance Legends 2015, the team are back and setting their sights on lifting the F2 silverware this year!
TRENTSIDE RACING
Race No: 212
Riders: Pete Weston, Paul Rogers, Nick Blackmore
Bike: Suzuki GSXR750
Class: F2
WIZ NORTON RACING
Race No: 10
Riders: Richard Wilson, Kiaran Hankin & Ian Myers
Bike: P&M BMW 1000 (awaiting photo)
Class: F1 Classic
GOOD BITS RACING
Race No: 23
Riders: Jarad Heath & Graham Heath
Bike: Harris Suzuki 1170 (awaiting photo)
Class: F1 Superbike
JOKA RACING
Race No: 63
Riders: Angela Cragg & John Cragg
Bike: YAMAHA FZ600
Class: F2
SIMMI PERFORMANCE
Race No: 97
Riders: Jeff Gouch, Angus Green & Phil Knowles
Bike: KAWASWAKI GPZ750 (awaiting photo)
Class: F2
TEAM DEMAR
Race No: 13
Riders: Dean Edwards, Ian John Wilkinson, John Smith
Bike: SUZUKI GSX-R750 (awaiting photo)
Class: F2
JH RACING
Race No: 14
Riders: Neil Hingley & Darren Spruce
Bike: Honda VFR750 (awaiting photo)
Class: F2
JH Racing are racing in memory of Jake Hingley who lost his life competing in the No Limits Pirelli Super Series at Cadwell in August 2014 & raising money for air ambulance charities
TEPPANYAKI RACE TEAM
Race No: 8
Riders: Andrew Dyer, Kevin Wholey, Alan Cooper
Bike: P&M Kawasaki GPZ 750
Class: F2
POO STICKS RACING
Race No: 35
Riders: Richard Simpson, James Vigurs, Mike Wale
Bike: Yamaha FZ600 (awaiting photo)
Class: F2
FAT BLOKES & DOC
Race No: 246
Riders: Robert Southgate, Peter Finch, Spencer 'Doc' Rogers
Bike: Yamaha FZ600
Class: F2
All three are regular faces in the CRMC paddock competing aboard Yamaha FZ600s are looking forward to their first 4hr endurance race !
CHARLIES ANGELS
Race No: 38
Riders: Mike Farrell, Tony Perkin, Ian Bain
Bike: 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750 (awaiting photo)
Class: F2
TEAM DEFENSOR SUZUKI
Race No: 213
Riders: Rob Ely, Andy Jackson, Andy Wimpenny
Bike: Suzuki GSX-R750
Class: F2
Rob has come out of retirement especially for this 4hr race and is joined by Andy who is returning to racing after a couple of years away from the sport
ACR SCUDERIA III
Race No: 28
Riders: Olli Oltmanns & Alfred Stark
Bike: Ducati 900SS Bevel
Class: ECS Classic 1000
Extremely experienced endurance team from Germany, Olli and Alfred will be aiming to beat their best result of 2016 ( 3rd at Misano) when they race at Donington Park in May
SWEATSHOP PHASE ONE
Race No: 4
Riders: Peter Linden & Ian Simpson
Bike: P&M SUZUKI GSX 1100
Class: ECS Maxi Classic
The Phase One teams second entry at Endurance Legends with the super experienced crew of Peter Linden and Mike Dickinson - expect them to be fighting for top spot throughout the 4hrs
TEAM EDGE MONEX RST
Race No: 61
Riders: Nick Edgeley & Jonny Towers
Bike: Harris SUZUKI GSX 1100
Class: ECS Maxi Classic
Riding the beautiful XR69 prepared by Dave Cherry & John Trigger they plan to have a go at being top 3 in the ECS championship this year, using knowledge gained in 2016 and opening the campaign on a local track will help!
TEAM FORCE
Race No: 56
Riders: Gregory Fastre & Bruno Le Bihan
Bike: HARRIS F1 GSX-R90
Class: ECS Maxi Classic
Team Force team was formed in the spring of 2013 and is now one of the top teams in ECS. Both riders are delighted to race at Donington Park, which they'll ride for the first time on the Saturday and will ride as hard as possible for a great result in Sunday’s race!
STEADY BOASTIE TEAM
Race No: 54
Riders: Pete Boast, Richard Steadman & Ian Popperwell
Bike: Kawasaki GPZ600
Class: F2
Raced at the Classic TT in the F2 race Fastest Four stroke in that class
DAVIES MOTORSPORT
Race No: 40
Riders: Alan Oversby, Anders Helgerud
Bike: Daviesmotorsport Honda 500/4RR (awaiting photo)
Class: F2
DUDU TEAM 95
Race No: 95
Riders: Christophe Dumont, Jean-Marc Duvernay
Bike: Suzuki GSX 1100
Class: ECS Maxi Classic
NEATE RACING
Race No: 1
Riders: John Neate, Steven Neate & Sam Neate
Bike: Honda Magnum
Class: ECS Maxi Classic
TEAM ALFS
Race No: 59
Riders: Michael Godfrey, Mike Edwards, John Barton
Bike: P&M 1100
Class: ECS Maxi Classic
TEAM TAURUS
Race No: 44
Riders: Giorgiou Cantaluop, Caprara Sandro, Alejandro Martinez Mas
Bike: Suzuki XR69
Class: ECS Maxi Classic
VULCANET DAEMS CLASSIC
Race No: 80
Riders: Mark de Tournay & Arnaud Repair
Bike: Suzuki
Class: ECS Maxi Classic
TEAM ROADRUNNER
Race No: 5
Riders: Tobias Kage, Andrea Kollmann & Ralf Lewin
Bike: Suzuki GSX1100
Class: ECS Maxi Classic
