British Superbike star Hickman special guest at IAM RoadSmart birthday party this Saturday
British Superbike star Peter Hickman has been confirmed as a special guest at the IAM RoadSmart 60th anniversary bike party on 2 July at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.
Peter, or Hicky as he is better known, races this year for the JG Speedfit Kawasaki Team and currently stands eighth in the series with one win so far. By coincidence his race number is 60 in 2016.
Peter also raced at the Northwest 200 and Isle of Man TT this year. He scored two podiums at the Northwest and became the fourth fastest rider ever at the TT this year with a 132.465 mph lap in the Superbike race.
Peter will be on the ‘Stars on Stage’ discussion panel which will take place three times during the day, alongside seven times Isle of Man TT winner Mick Grant. MC for the discussion forum will be Steve Plater, 2009 British Supersport champion.
The event is a celebration of all things motorbike, while also marking the 60th birthday of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, now renamed IAM RoadSmart.
Established in 1956, the Institute of Advanced Motorists introduced its advanced motorcycle test in 1976. By 1994 more than 250,000 had taken and passed the advanced test for drivers and riders. Today more than 400,000 have passed it.
Peter will be joined for the Stars on Stage sessions, which will allow visitors to put their questions to the guests, by Mick Grant. Mick won the fearsome Isle of Man TT race seven times in the 70’s and 80’s.
MC for Stars on Stage will be Steve Plater, 2009 British Supersport champion and twice Isle of Man TT winner.
During the funday there will be a slow riding skills contest, offering the chance to show just how good you are - but keeping the speed way down. This is being looked after by Birmingham Advanced Motorcycle Group.
There will also be a marketplace featuring a number of exhibitors including Intaride, National Association of Disabled Bikers and the National Association of Blood Bikes, and the chance to stock up on memorabilia and useful bike accessories during the day.
Tickets are just £10 each which includes a barbecue lunch and a tour of the National Motorcycle Museum.
Peter Hickman said: “I am really looking forward to coming along to help IAM RoadSmart celebrate its 60th anniversary. Helping so many people become better riders is a real achievement. I know that being safe and precise was my way of becoming a winner – and using these skills on real roads is it’s just as big an achievement.”
“I applaud anyone who has become an advanced rider, and look forward to meeting so many enthusiasts this Saturday.”
Tickets are available online through our special event page https://www.iamroadsmart.com/bikeparty or by calling 0300 303 1134.
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