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FOGGY AND WHIT FOR NEWARK!

Two of British motorcycling’s biggest names, including a king of the jungle, are set to entertain the fans at the first major classic bike event of 2023.

Carl Fogarty and James Whitham will take centre stage at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic over the weekend of January 7/8 at Newark Showground, and with each man never shy to say what they think, there will be plenty of opinions, memories and racing insights of both modern day and ‘back in the day’ racing.

Blackburn’s Fogarty – four-time World Superbike Champ, multiple TT winner and double F1 champion, Endurance World Champion and also winner of the 14th series of TV show ‘I’m A Celebrity – Get Me Out of here!’ is well known for his straight-talking style.

His mate, Huddersfield’s James Whitham is another man well known for sharing his views. The TV commentator was very much a fans’ favourite on track, winner of multiple British championships and a World Superbike race winner himself.

Keeping order, but adding his own opinions too, will be Steve Plater, himself a multiple winner at events including the North West 200, British Superbikes, Supersport, a Senior

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