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ABERDARE
0 - 60 years. Park Road
Races still accelerating



This year's Aberdare Park Road Races at the end of July were a triumph - if you'll excuse the pun.

The weekend was blessed with good weather and 98 riders and over 7,500 motorcycle fans from all over the UK and beyond descended on the internationally renowned circuit.

Aled Lloyd, spokesman for Aberaman Motorcycle Club, the organisers of the event, said, "This has to be one of the most successful weekends of racing in recent years. The weather gods were kind to us and we attracted some outstanding racers which contributed to an exciting racing programme."

Aberdare Park is unique, being the only race circuit in Britain situated less than half a mile from a town centre. This picturesque and quite demanding 0.9 mile circuit winds its way through trees in the local town park and is just 30 miles north west of Cardiff.



The first ever meeting held here was way back on the 30 September 1950, and in the final of the 1988 Welsh Open, ex-World Champion Carl Fogarty smashed the outright lap record in a blistering 42.5 seconds. Derek Smith, Aberaman Motorcycle Club Chairman, commented, "Every year, come rain or shine, a small group of commited, passionate individuals work together to create a superb event. It is testament to their efforts that this event has endured. I am extremely proud of the club, the riders, and of the many thousands of supporters whose dedicated attendance ensures the event continues every year."




If you'd like to know more, please visit
www.aberdare-park-road-races.co.uk

If you're interested in sponsoring next years event, please contact Aled Lloyd on 07870 688835.

 
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