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Warm Welcome Assured at New Winter Classic

Carter became a grand prix motorcycling sensation in 1983 - winning his first GP at the age of 18, and is one of two great guests of honour for the event at the Newark Showground over the weekend of January 7-8.

Halifax-born Carter, who will be signing copies of his compelling book Light in the Darkness and meeting the crowds, enjoyed a meteoric rise and dramatic fall. His book charts this journey, and also talks about his late brother, former British speedway star Kenny Carter.

Alongside Carter will be fellow star guest and former British Superbike Champion Steve Plater - an infectious and effervescent personality who is sure to delights the big crowds.

Show organiser Nick Mowbray said: "Having two such interesting personalities really does make this an extra-special event. I know the crowds will give Steve and Alan a warm reception, and will learn an awful lot from two such interesting characters."

And a large crowd is what's expected in the post-Christmas cold.

With hundreds of beautiful classic bikes to admire and hundreds of trade stalls and dealers too - the event will be the perfect place to grab some inspiration and a boxful of parts to get your project finished in plenty of time for summer.

Originally intended to be fully indoors, this new event has simply grown and grown, with many traders wanting to be based outside in the fresh Nottinghamshire air. The vast majority of indoor pitches have now been sold, with just a handful remaining - so if you want to be involved, time is running out.

To make the show even more informative, there'll be a 'roving mike' as Dave Craggs holds a Traders Tech Talk Walkabout - where he interviews traders, finds out what they do and asks them to do live demonstrations of their products and services.

You'll also find Moto GP presenter Julian Ryder on a stand in the Lady Eastwood Hall, one of more than 400 plots which include a mixture of trade, autojumble, clubs and private entries.

Classic Bike Guide magazine editor Nigel Clark has been looking forward to the show for some time, and said: "We are planning to make the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic a show to rival anything. We know that for many enthusiasts in the south, the Bristol show is their first chance to show off a new restoration, we'd like this show to become a showcase for northern talent too."

Tickets for The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show can be bought on the day or on-line. An advance adult day ticket is £7 online and £8 on the gate.

For more information on how to buy pre booked discounted tickets call our hotline discount number on 01507 529529.

For more information or to order tickets on-line visit: www.classicbikeshows.com