Barry Sheene Memorial Night

*UPDATE - 20 Jul 10*

The Suzuki MotoGP team are coming along for the evening. Alvaro Bautista has said that he will donate an item of memorabilia for the auction. Alvaro will also talk to Steve Parrish about life in the Suzuki team, following in the footsteps of Barry Sheene.

Tickets must be booked as soon as possible to avoid dissapointment. Entry on the night without a ticket cannot be guaranteed!

The Barry Sheene Memorial Night which was due to be held on 3 Apr but had to be postponed due to family reasons, will be held at the Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch during the same weekend as BSB - 7th August 2010. Dress will be "Black" Tee Shirt.Guests will include Steve Parrish who will give an insight in to what it was like being Barry's team mate and best friend. Margaret Smart and Paul Smart, Barry's Sister and Brother in Law along with their son and current racer, Scott will be along also. It is also hoped that James Whitham will be along to interview some of the BSB riders.On show will be two of Barry's ex GP bikes; the XR14 Suzuki 500 and the OW53 Yamaha 500. Also making an appearance will be the exciting new Icon Sheene Bike, being built in memory of Barry Sheene.There will be a fork buffet and the cost of the night will be a mere £25 a head. During the night there will be a raffle and an auction of items that money can't buy which include:

1. A framed career history and photo presentation personally signed by Barry Sheene.
2. A framed Fiat Yamaha team shirt presented by the team and personally signed by Valentino Rossi.
3. A pillion ride with John Reynolds on the Worx Suzuki GSXR at the final round of BSB at Oulton Park.
4. A set of Chris Vermeulan's Suzuki leathers from 2009 signed and presented by Chris.
5. A BBC Jacket signed by the presenters of MotoGP and riders from MotoGP.