From a press release:

YOKOHAMA TO SUPPORT PRE-SEASON TEST SCHEDULE

Yokohama Tyres UK has confirmed its support for the pre-season test days for the new, Eastern Airways British Sidecar Championship, on February 13 and 20.

The test days will take place at Britain¹s newest racing circuit, the Rockingham venue in Northamptonshire.

The shakedown tests offer teams a chance to prepare for the new season and will also offer the first viewing of the Sidecar machines in the new, uniformed, motorcycle manufacturer livery designs.

“Contributing to the new-look Sidecar Championship¹s testing programme is a pleasure,” said Yokohama UK’s Mark Evans. “What is happening to the Sidecar class is very exciting and everyone at Yokohama is gearing up for a great 2004 season.”

The Rockingham test days will get the championship activities under way before the series kicks off with the first two races, at Silverstone, Northants on March 28.


2004 Eastern Airways British Sidecar Championship calendar

March 28 – Silverstone, Northants

April 12 – Brands Hatch, Kent (Indy circuit)

April 25 – Snetterton, Norfolk

May 3 – Oulton Park, Cheshire

May 23 – Mondello Park, Ireland

June 6 – Thruxton, Hants

June 20 – Brands Hatch, Kent (GP circuit)

July 4 – Knockhill, Fife

July 18 – Rockingham, Northants

August 15 – T.b.a

August 30 – Cadwell Park, Lincs

September 12 – Oulton Park, Cheshire

September 19 – Donington Park, Derbys