Luke notton is one of the top classic racers in the uk and europe and he is riding one of the best bikes (John Oldfields top spec walmsley 7R). He has done a load of road racing on the conitinent at chimay and mettet where he usually gains excellent results along with the other newcomer phil sharp who was dicing with john loder before his bike seized. These two riders coming to billown show how the events popularity continues to increase.