TT stars John McGuinness and Michael Dunlop will be among the special guests at Barton Bike Night this evening.
Thousands of motorcyclists, scooter fans and members of the public are expected to attend the annual event which saw record numbers last year.
Feeling thirsty at Barton Bike Night? Buy a Grimsby Telegraph from Martin McColl's in Market Place, Barton and get a FREE can of Pepsi. Available while stocks last
Organiser Barrie Newton is hoping tonight's event will be bigger and better than ever. He said: "We have 30 trade stands, and we had towards 15,000 visit the town last year. "I believe it was the busiest one we have ever had. "I have been to them all. "We are hoping to top it this year." Bike Night had grown and grown over the years. He said: "I have been organising it with the committee for six years, and I have been helping out with it since it started in 1997. "It has really grown and it is a nice family event. It attracts people from far and wide. "It is such an enjoyable night. We get all ages, from little kids to grandparents. "The pubs are all doing their bit and the shops are open late." "We have most motorcycle dealers, including BMW, Honda and Yamaha. "We have a great array of motorcycle helmets and other gear. "It attracts people from far and wide. "We have the Air Ambulance and the National Association for Bikers With A Disability charity stalls. "We have riders coming from London, and we have the custom bikes on the High Street again. "There will be the North Lincolnshire Classic Trials Club and the Road Safety Partnership." Wren Living is the main sponsor for the event this year, along with Barton Town Council, Lindsey Relay (Euronics), Bluefin Commercial Insurance, The Old Mill and The George Inn. One of the people attending this year's event will be Richard Creaser, with a special motorcycle he built. On Barton Bike Night, it will be parked outside Fast Eddies (formerly Barton Discount Centre). Mr Creaser said: "After watching the BBC three-part documentary 'Tigers about the House', I have been inspired to auction my three-cylinder 150cc Mobylette on Monday, September 1 – on eBay – to raise funds to help save the Sumatran Tiger from extinction. "I took the Mobylette to Barton Bike Night last year and was amazed at the interest in it, and the many questions about how I joined the three engines together. "I had the idea to join several of these engines together as a teenager, but didn't have the time or knowledge to accomplish it until I retired. "After a career in aircraft engines, I had gained the expertise to accomplish my dream. "It has been a labour of love and worth the many hours in my shed. "I have always had a fascination with tigers, and would be devastated to see the Sumatran tigers follow the Balinese, Caspian and Javanese tigers into extinction. "It is on this note that I hope a lot of interest can be generated in the auction." The event is set to run from 5pm until 10pm. Visit www.facebook.com/BartonBikeNightEvent for more information
Feeling thirsty at Barton Bike Night? Buy a Grimsby Telegraph from Martin McColl's in Market Place, Barton and get a FREE can of Pepsi. Available while stocks last
Organiser Barrie Newton is hoping tonight's event will be bigger and better than ever. He said: "We have 30 trade stands, and we had towards 15,000 visit the town last year. "I believe it was the busiest one we have ever had. "I have been to them all. "We are hoping to top it this year." Bike Night had grown and grown over the years. He said: "I have been organising it with the committee for six years, and I have been helping out with it since it started in 1997. "It has really grown and it is a nice family event. It attracts people from far and wide. "It is such an enjoyable night. We get all ages, from little kids to grandparents. "The pubs are all doing their bit and the shops are open late." "We have most motorcycle dealers, including BMW, Honda and Yamaha. "We have a great array of motorcycle helmets and other gear. "It attracts people from far and wide. "We have the Air Ambulance and the National Association for Bikers With A Disability charity stalls. "We have riders coming from London, and we have the custom bikes on the High Street again. "There will be the North Lincolnshire Classic Trials Club and the Road Safety Partnership." Wren Living is the main sponsor for the event this year, along with Barton Town Council, Lindsey Relay (Euronics), Bluefin Commercial Insurance, The Old Mill and The George Inn. One of the people attending this year's event will be Richard Creaser, with a special motorcycle he built. On Barton Bike Night, it will be parked outside Fast Eddies (formerly Barton Discount Centre). Mr Creaser said: "After watching the BBC three-part documentary 'Tigers about the House', I have been inspired to auction my three-cylinder 150cc Mobylette on Monday, September 1 – on eBay – to raise funds to help save the Sumatran Tiger from extinction. "I took the Mobylette to Barton Bike Night last year and was amazed at the interest in it, and the many questions about how I joined the three engines together. "I had the idea to join several of these engines together as a teenager, but didn't have the time or knowledge to accomplish it until I retired. "After a career in aircraft engines, I had gained the expertise to accomplish my dream. "It has been a labour of love and worth the many hours in my shed. "I have always had a fascination with tigers, and would be devastated to see the Sumatran tigers follow the Balinese, Caspian and Javanese tigers into extinction. "It is on this note that I hope a lot of interest can be generated in the auction." The event is set to run from 5pm until 10pm. Visit www.facebook.com/BartonBikeNightEvent for more information
