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Paul Bird, pictured in 2017

Cumbrian motorsport owner Paul Bird dies at 56 after short illness

RALLY: One of the cars in action. Credit Chris Horner, McCrash Media

RALLY: One of the cars in action. Credit Chris Horner, McCrash Media

'People seem to love it' - Manager's relief at rally being saved from extinction

Bird: German team deal off for Cumbrian

Bird: German team deal off for Cumbrian

German deal off for Cumbrian racing star

Frank Bird: Fifth and eighth-placed finishes in Dubai

Frank Bird: Fifth and eighth-placed finishes in Dubai

Cumbrian racer Bird soars in Dubai

INJURED: Luke Sprout was hospitalised after a crash on a racing track near Lincoln last week

INJURED: Luke Sprout was hospitalised after a crash on a racing track near Lincoln last week

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Motorbike racer speaks out about 'horror crash' which left him hospitalised

SUPPORT: Catherine Bell with her dad Austin Bell who has supported her interest in car racing

SUPPORT: Catherine Bell with her dad Austin Bell who has supported her interest in car racing

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'Car racing isn't just for men' - Shipyard worker gears up for nationwide contest

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Speed limit exemption for Lakes boat racing series

SPEED: Adam Roynon has signed for Newcastle Diamonds Picture: Tom Kay

SPEED: Adam Roynon has signed for Newcastle Diamonds Picture: Tom Kay

Roynon's Diamonds could be back in action from May

Former captain of the Belle Vue Aces, the late Alan Wilkinson (Wilkie) from Barrow, credit: Mr Steve Irving

Former captain of the Belle Vue Aces, the late Alan Wilkinson (Wilkie) from Barrow, credit: Mr Steve Irving

Speedway final moved

John Mc Guinness on the ill fated Norton at the 2019 TT, credit: Angie Goody Photography

John Mc Guinness on the ill fated Norton at the 2019 TT, credit: Angie Goody Photography

Administrators offer update on company collapse

Zef Eisenburgh, credit: Facebook

Zef Eisenburgh, credit: Facebook

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Tragedy as record holder dies during latest land speed attempt

AWARD: Willow Price with her award, credit: Simon Price

AWARD: Willow Price with her award, credit: Simon Price

Furness Moto X riders bring home racing awards

Some of our locals who regularly race at Aintree with current lap record holder Mike Walker:- L to R Bill Butler (Flookburgh) Geoff Hadwin (Askam) Nick Penny (Ulverston) Mike Walker (Barrow )Sam Walker ( Barrow )

Some of our locals who regularly race at Aintree with current lap record holder Mike Walker:- L to R Bill Butler (Flookburgh) Geoff Hadwin (Askam) Nick Penny (Ulverston) Mike Walker (Barrow )Sam Walker ( Barrow )

Les Trotter brings you the latest from the world of motor racing

Image from Diane Coward Brierley

Image from Diane Coward Brierley

Get involved in the battle of the sand meeting

A treat for armchair racing fans this week

Podium for young Travis

Mike Hailwood TT pics

Mike Hailwood TT pics

Film on Hailwood's TT comeback

Classic scramble event set to be held again

Furness flag is flying

Barrow's youngest racer competing on home turf

Packed grid at Hawkstone Park (Matthew Rudd Photography)

Packed grid at Hawkstone Park (Matthew Rudd Photography)

Les Trotter column: Full grids as Darren and his team go flat out

Paul Coward ploughs through the mud to a fine 3rd place on his Kawasaki, Acerbis Amateur Nationals Motocross Championship at Farleigh Castle August 2020. Image from Martin Rudd photography

Paul Coward ploughs through the mud to a fine 3rd place on his Kawasaki, Acerbis Amateur Nationals Motocross Championship at Farleigh Castle August 2020. Image from Martin Rudd photography

Les Trotter column: Acerbis series gets under way in the mud and rain

Gavin no 232 and Ben Southward no 281 contesting the lead at an earlier event Image from Eddie Pullin of Twisted Photography please give him the credit

Gavin no 232 and Ben Southward no 281 contesting the lead at an earlier event Image from Eddie Pullin of Twisted Photography please give him the credit

Brothers vying for the title

Dalton's Craig Preston CREDIT Raymond Thompson of Madmaxmedia.

Dalton's Craig Preston CREDIT Raymond Thompson of Madmaxmedia.

Les Trotter column: Race-starved riders produce a spectacular scramble show

Mikey Evans, who races for Barrow-based Graham Wilcock could race in the new Diamond Road Races

Mikey Evans, who races for Barrow-based Graham Wilcock could race in the new Diamond Road Races

Les Trotter: New Diamond Road Races could have Barrow team involved

Les Trotter: 'Last lap' for speedway star who thrilled thousands

BARROVIAN GREAT: Alan Wilkinson with the Belle Vue Aces in 1978

BARROVIAN GREAT: Alan Wilkinson with the Belle Vue Aces in 1978

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Tributes paid to speedway great Alan Wilkinson

Ben Southward no 381 and brother Gavin no 233 contest the lead in the Over 30 C class at Haverigg's Route 44 track

Ben Southward no 381 and brother Gavin no 233 contest the lead in the Over 30 C class at Haverigg's Route 44 track

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Les Trotter column: Askam duo excel during racing's comeback at Haverigg

Walney's Pete blowers negotiating the Adult Clubmans course on his Scorpa

Walney's Pete blowers negotiating the Adult Clubmans course on his Scorpa

Les Trotter column: Competition returns at last with Lindale trials

Barrow`s JD Leake during a recent practice day at Haverigg

Barrow`s JD Leake during a recent practice day at Haverigg

Les Trotter column: Wheels finally turning as competitions return

Barrow motorcyclist Mike Walker leads the way at Aintree

Barrow motorcyclist Mike Walker leads the way at Aintree

Les Trotter column: Iconic motorcycling venues under threat

Frank Charles and Alan Wilkinson

Frank Charles and Alan Wilkinson

Les Trotter column: Speedway internationals did Furness area proud

Askam`s Geoff Hadwin no 19 about to set off on his winning run at Leighton Hall

Askam`s Geoff Hadwin no 19 about to set off on his winning run at Leighton Hall

Les Trotter column: Glimmer of hope for motorcycling fans

Walney`s Alec Whiteside takes Ballaugh Bridge on a 500cc Matchless in the 1962 MGP

Walney`s Alec Whiteside takes Ballaugh Bridge on a 500cc Matchless in the 1962 MGP

Les Trotter column: Furness riders tearing up the Isle of Man

The late Tony Sharp on his work's CZ Scrambler

The late Tony Sharp on his work's CZ Scrambler

Dalton-in-Furness

Les Trotter column: Furness' lost motocross tracks

British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

British Grand Prix set to be postponed

Silverstone chief 'optimistic' for motor racing summer return

Oulton Park:- A Youthful Les T no 97 on the BSA before "taking advice" Note on the back is V Cooper. Vernon Cooper passed away in 1970 and was an amateur snapper so I can`t see any probs if you use it Apologies for the quality

Oulton Park:- A Youthful Les T no 97 on the BSA before "taking advice" Note on the back is V Cooper. Vernon Cooper passed away in 1970 and was an amateur snapper so I can`t see any probs if you use it Apologies for the quality

Les Trotter: A painful and embarrassing lesson learned at Oulton Park

Les Trotter column: the man who crashed into a garden party at the TT

A Norton bike. Photo by Will Johnson.

A Norton bike. Photo by Will Johnson.

Les Trotter column: Sadness at Norton woes

Les Trotter column: Best wishes to world champ Phil Read in cancer battle

Les Trotter column: Ulverston bike lover dies from coronavirus

Broughton rider James Postlethwaite presents a cheque for £500 from the LMTA to acting Headmaster Mr Knaggs.

Broughton rider James Postlethwaite presents a cheque for £500 from the LMTA to acting Headmaster Mr Knaggs.

Les Trotter: Two Day trial is fantastic event for our community

Stephen Dixon won the Experts Twinshock category at Bootle

Stephen Dixon won the Experts Twinshock category at Bootle

Les Trotter column: Bootle Scrambles get one last event in

Line up of one of the club stands at Manchester Bike Show last year

Line up of one of the club stands at Manchester Bike Show last year

Les Trotter column: Manchester Bike Show the latest big event to fall

Broughton`s James Postlethwaite was runner-up on the Hard course at High Newton Picture: Eric Kitchen

Broughton`s James Postlethwaite was runner-up on the Hard course at High Newton Picture: Eric Kitchen

Les Trotter column: Barrow & District MC host first trials of year

One of the On The Edge riders negotiating one of the many obstacles

One of the On The Edge riders negotiating one of the many obstacles

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Les Trotter column: Motorcycle stunt show at Barrow's Festival of Transport

Mike Walker with the Wilcock 750cc Kawasaki he`ll be racing at Castletown

Mike Walker with the Wilcock 750cc Kawasaki he`ll be racing at Castletown

Les Trotter column: Team Wilcock sign Barrow rider Walker

Askam's Darren Hudson with daughter Cloe on the Twin Shock motocross stand

Askam's Darren Hudson with daughter Cloe on the Twin Shock motocross stand

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Les Trotter column: Hundreds head to dirt bike show despite storms

Veteran Nigel Birkett from Broughton approaching one of the sections at Bootle on his 125cc Scorpa

Veteran Nigel Birkett from Broughton approaching one of the sections at Bootle on his 125cc Scorpa

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Les Trotter column: Best show of the year for dirt bike lovers

Danny Shaw setting up the Honda on the Dyno Unit at MBR Racing in Barrow

Danny Shaw setting up the Honda on the Dyno Unit at MBR Racing in Barrow

Les Trotter column: 'Team Shaw' have busy year ahead

THEY’RE BACK: The novices hurdle will open the first meeting of the year at Carlisle on Monday

THEY’RE BACK: The novices hurdle will open the first meeting of the year at Carlisle on Monday

Racing column: Racing at Carlisle swings into action

Ulverston`s Angus Jenkinson tackles a rocky stream on his way to taking the honours on the Clubmans course

Ulverston`s Angus Jenkinson tackles a rocky stream on his way to taking the honours on the Clubmans course

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Les Trotter column: Ulverston's Angus does it again at Bootle trial

Samantha Wilson (on yellow) leads Steve Sewell during one of his practice sessions

Samantha Wilson (on yellow) leads Steve Sewell during one of his practice sessions

Les Trotter column: Ulverston racer Sewell moves up in class

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