Which bikes are racing in the Hailwood Trophy?
The grid of more than 30 motorcycles is split into two categories. The Barry Sheene Trophy field is set to be made up of bikes like the RSP Triumph Trident, Honda CB750, Ducati 750SS, there's even a Harley-Davidson XRTT lined up to take part. They’ll be mixing it with a fleet of Yamaha TZ350Gs that make up the majority of the Hailwood Trophy grid, and have so often set the pace in the Members’ Meeting’s showcase of motorcycles.
But while the Yamaha is generally the star of the field, that says nothing for the racing that is always relentless from start to finish. The brute force of the four-strokes is well matched against the nimbler two-stroke machines, and there’s always a decent chance of some dramatic side-by-side action.
Which riders are racing in the Hailwood Trophy?
The big name on the entry list for the Hailwood Trophy at the 81st Members' Meeting is five-time Le Mans winner Emanuele Pirro. He's not known for his exploits on two wheels, nor does he have any competitive experience, yet he will ride an Exactweld Yamaha TZ250 this weekend, in what we're all hoping will be a successful appearance after a heart-breaking mechanical failure curtailed his participation a year ago.