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TEAM 71

WINNERS OF GOLDEN ERA SUPERBIKES

2017:2018

 

 KAIS/OHLINS SUSPENSION - HOLBEACH TYRES - BEMSEE - RITCHIE 71OPIE OILS -
WISECO  - R&G RACING - NOVA RACING TRANSMISSIONS - CP CARRILLO - MAXTON -  
LOOMIES SHOP - CRADLEY KAWASAKI - WOSSNER PERFORMANCE PISTONS

 

KEEPING ON THE

RIGHT TRACK

It's not always the winning that counts.
 

It's also about working on a motorcycle and understanding it; knowing what it takes to make it not only go fast, but to stop or turn quicker; making the suspension work so it hooks up and grips better. Everything is a challenge  at a race track - not just the guy in front of you.

 

We've learned a lot over the years being involved in bike racing, from Motocross to Road Racing; on every circuit, in the wet or dry. We've learned from every crash - fortunately, there hasn't been many - to minimise the risk of it happening again. Sure, we know a rider has to beat the guy in front to make it all worthwhile, because that's racing, so we do everything we can to make sure our bike and rider are in the best position to do that before the red light goes out. 

If anyone would like to join in and help Ritchie with support and sponsorship, please get in touch. 

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WANT TO MAKE CONTACT?

Address:

27 Lower Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9EL

Phone:

+44 (0)7801 490 542

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WE GO RACING FOR FUN,

IF WE PICK UP A TROPHY

 THEN IT'S A BONUS.

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THE TEAM BEHIND THE MACHINES

The motorcycles Ritchie will be racing in 2021 are the 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R and a 2014 ZX10R.

Ritchie Thornton

RIDER

 

Ritchie Thornton has been racing
motorcycles for over half his life.
Racing is in his blood and he takes
it very seriously, enjoying every split
second of it; the good, and at times,
the not-so-good.
He is analytical about all aspects
of the sport and will not be pushed
into doing something he feels is
wrong. He is an honest and true
sportsman; quick to appreciate the
abillity of others. He is also equally
quick to learn from those who have
more experience  and apply it where it matters...on the track.

Bernie Thornton
SPANNERS

 

If he's not checking tyre pressures, measuring fuel, changing tyres or helping set-up the bike with Ritchie; you'll find him putting the kettle on

for a brew.

Mechanic and tea-maker, Bernie is

no stranger to motorcycle racing; he was a racer himself many moons ago. He has supported  Ritchie from day one; whether it was  standing in a muddy  field, as a typical motocross Dad, or  keeping time  on the pit-wall.

He's always around to make sure that all Ritchie has to do is concentrate 

on the race. 

Sue Thornton
TEAM BOSS

 

Not much gets past the Boss either. Sue is not shy when it comes to getting stuck in. When she’s not keeping times on the pit lane wall she’s on the go serving up excellent food and drinks to keep us going throughout practice and race days. Never one to turn away from a challenge either, you’ll often see her running around getting spares, helping us push the bikes to the scrutineering bay or hauling wheels up to get the tyres changed. 

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