Lord of Lydden & Sidecar Burn Up 2025

Event information

First held in 1966, the “Lord of Lydden” race was joined in 1970 by the “Sidecar Burn Up” and has a long history of attracting elite riders. Among past champions is Shane “Shaky” Byrne, six-time British Superbike title holder and winner of the Lord of Lydden crown in 1997. The sidecar event has also seen big names, including Dave Molyneux – the Isle of Man TT’s most decorated sidecar racer with thirteen victories – who competed in 2012. This year, spectators can look forward to the return of Tim Reeves, an eight-time World Champion, TT winner, and twelve-time Burn Up champion. Also returning is current reigning Lord of Lydden, Tom Ward, who is expecting stiff competition from other big names set to enter this year.

Racing runs all day Saturday, building to Sunday’s finals, where the fastest riders of the weekend will battle for the Lord of Lydden and Sidecar Burn Up titles. The Junior Lord of Lydden sees riders as young as eight pushing GP50 and GP70SP machines to speeds of 80mph.

Since its revival, the goal for the Lord of Lydden & Sidecar Burn Up has been to grow it year on year. For 2025, we have updated the class structure to make the event more open and appealing to a wider range of riders. The new line-up includes:

• Modern Open (600cc – 1300cc 4 Stroke)
• Classic Open (250cc – 1200cc, 1975–2008)
• BMW F900R Cup
• CB500 Cup
• Sportbike Cup (400–750 twins & triples, 400–600 4 Stroke, no 2 Stroke)
• Classic 2 Stroke Cup (350cc, air or liquid cooled, 1975–2000)
• F1/F2 Sidecars
• Classic Sidecars including BEARS
• FAB Racing
• British Scooter Sport Organisation

* Eligible to qualify for the Lord of Lydden race
** Eligible to qualify for the Sidecar Burn Up

Off the track, expect fresh local street food, a fully stocked marquee bar, classic bike displays, and much more still to be announced. We’ll also have live music across the weekend, plus an awards ceremony following the final race on Sunday.