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25/08/2005: "2005 South West Show"

Here's the word on the South West Motorcycle Show, which is sponsored by Carole Nash Insurance;

The show takes place on Sat 27th August and Sun 28th August, at the Westpoint Showground, near Exeter.

It may be taking place over the same, Bank Holiday weekend but it’s a whole new show at this year’s South West Motorcycle Show at Exeter’s Westpoint Centre. Although it’s in its tenth year, this is an exciting, up-dated programme for the thousands of visitors expected from as far as the toe of Cornwall up to the Midlands.

NEW FOR 2005

Wall of Death - an exciting new challenge for this years’ show is to be held at 2pm Saturday 27th and again at 2pm Sunday 28th August. For the first time ever, a steam powered motorcycle will be ridden on the Wall of Death by the world’s leading Wall of Death rider, Ken Fox. ,br>
This has never been attempted before and if he succeeds it will be a world first. Not only does this bike have an MOT it has a boiler certificate!

Ken has accepted a challenge from the West of England Steam Engine Society to ride a steam motorcycle around the Wall of Death. This will be an incredible challenge and a new chapter in the 70 year history of Wall of Death riding. The motorcycle will be ridden inside an 18ft cylindrical wall with a viewing platform around the top, so that spectators can watch the performers from above.

The Carole Nash Head2Head - four riders - one winner - the ultimate trials experience.

Gemini Radio - tune in during PM Drivetime when Gemini FM's Black Thunder Crew will be giving away a pair of tickets each day to the South West Show. They will also be attending the show on Saturday 27th.

Custom and Extreme Performance Corner - come along and view some of the finest Custom and Streetfighter machines and specialist stands.

PLUS ALL THE REGULARS

Classic, Custom, Vintage - trade stands for everything from bikes to leathers, accessories and specialist performance parts along with demonstrations by the best stunt riders in the UK. Joining living legend Sonnie Ferguson is young turk, Marc Gillespie, who began his professional stunt riding career five years ago. In 2003, he came third in the Scottish Motorcycle Stunt Riding Championship. Marc will be performing his trademark trick – riding with a helmet bag over his head whilst hanging off the side of his Yamaha YZR-R1 and sledging on a titanium plate.

There is also a free bike park and helmet park and a chance to win a hair-raising drive with Hollywood’s stunt-driving ace, Russ Swift.

Come along and say hello to Nick Sanders who has just returned from his record breaking round the world trip.

DON'T FORGET

Come along and see the show team at the Carole Nash stand, who will be happy to give you a quote on car, bike, travel or household insurance, plus details on bike servicing and repair deals, accident repair services and motorcycle hire. We will also have some mugs, pens and keyrings to give away.

There's more on the show at www.bikeshowseurope.com

(this article was taken from insidebikes.com)