Dedicated to preserving the spirit of historic grand prix motorcycle racing

The Bonhams Lansdowne British Historic Championship is the offical British Championship for pre-1963 500cc Grand Prix motorcycles. The WRR Lansdowne 500cc Championship and the Avon Lansdowne 350cc Championship are for pre-1963 classic racing motorcycles with permitted period modifications. Finally, the TCM Lansdowne Club Class Championship is for 1950s spec Goodwood Revival bikes.

2018 race dates for your diary

  • 6–7 April Silverstone International
  • 12–13 May Donington Park
  • 19–20 May Snetterton 300
  • 10 June Mallory Park
  • 7–8 July Pembrey
  • 3–5 August Donington Classic Festival
  • 6–7 October Cadwell Park
  • 19–21 October Portimao (non-championship)

The Annual Dinner

This season’s Annual Dinner and Championship prize giving is now arranged for the 24th November 2018 and will be held at the Meriden Manor Hotel by the NEC and National Motorcycle Museum.

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Breaking News

The Lansdowne Classic Series opening up the 350 class to include machines such as Aermacchi, Petty Manx, Tickle Manx, Seeley 7R, Surtees 7R, Metisse Aermacchi, Drixl, Drixton. Only standard bore and stroke and drum brakes.
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The Lansdowne at Portimão

We’ve secured more than enough riders’ deposits between The Lansdowne and GP Originals to secure our event at the Algarve Classic Festival. The racing will be held 19th-21st October and will give us all a feel-good season finale to look forward to.

There’s still time to join us as either a rider or supporter. Read more.