All the major players in the motorcycle business will be heading to the NEC next month for the Industry's biggest UK consumer show and it will be no different for the World's top racers.
An impressive list of racers has confirmed attendance to this year's International Motorcycle & Scooter Show, 5-14 November, including World and British champions from MotoGP, World and British Superbikes and Supersports series.
World Superbike Champion James Toseland will be accompanied by track rivals Noriyuki Haga, Leon Haslam and Chris Walker. Whilst MotoGP stars Neil Hodgson, Jeremy McWilliams and Shinya Nakano will arrive fresh from the final championship round in Valencia. British Superbike Champion John Reynolds is also set to appear along with a number of his BSB competitors.
World Supersport Champion Karl Muggeridge, British 125cc Champion Christian Elkin and British Supersport Champion Karl Harris are just a few more big names set to make this year's extravaganza the best yet.
The below list of racers are confirmed to attend the 2004 Show. A number of the racers will also be involved in the Race Paddock Special with Steve Parish at 3pm on the 4th November.
MotoGP;
- Shinya Nakano
- Shane 'Shakey' Byrne
- Neil Hodgson
- Jeremy McWilliams
- John Hopkins
World Superbikes;
- James Toseland (2004 World Champion)
- Chris Walker
- Noriyuki Haga
- Leon Haslam
- Ex WSB Champion Carl Fogarty
World Supersports;
- Karl Muggeridge (2004 World Champion)
British Superbikes;
- John Reynolds (2004 British Champion)
- Glen Richards
- Michael Rutter
- John McGuinness
- Scott Smart
- Dean Thomas
British Supersports;
- Karl Harris (2004 British Champion)
- Pere Riba
- John Rea
British 125cc Championship;
- Christian Elkin (2004 British Champion)
- Eugeine Laverty
British Superstocks;
- Julian de Costa
World/British Motocross;
- Stephen Sword
The 2004 Show is guaranteed the provide a great day out, whether visiting with the family, partners or mates, There will be bikes, scooters, babes, riders and racers - you'll find it all.
Doors open to the general public on the 6th through to the 14th with a special Preview Day on the 5th November. Tickets on sale now - visit motorcycleshow.co.uk or call 0870 732 2004 (discounts available on adult tickets booked before 4th November 2004)
For more news, visit www.motorcycleshow.co.uk