From a press release:

WEBSTER READY TO CHALLENGE FOR BRITISH TITLE

Record-breaking sidecar ace Steve Webster has confirmed he will challenge for the new, 2004 Eastern Airways British Sidecar Championship.

Nine times world champion Webster and passenger Paul Woodhead will campaign a Suzuki machine in the 13-round championship which gets under way at Silverstone, Northants on March 28.

“It’s been around 15 years since I last chased a British title and, indeed, since Sidecars have raced at this level. I’m relishing the chance to tackle each and every one of the 13 rounds in 2004,” said Webster.

He continued: “Of the British Superbike teams I’ve spoken to they’re all excited and looking forward to the return of a Sidecar championship at the top level especially with the new-style liveries for machines.

“From what I’ve seen of the entry list it will be very competitive and the interest from European teams is now beginning to appear. It certainly should be a championship well worthy of running alongside the established and exciting British Superbike Championship.”

The Championship will be managed by Sportscom Media Limited, for further details contact SML on: 01296 689042. Final championship details are subject to contract with British Superbike Championship organisers, MCRCB Events.

2004 Eastern Airways British Sidecar Championship calendar:

3/28 – Silverstone, Northants
4/12 – Brands Hatch, Kent (Indy Circuit)
4/25 – Snetterton, Norfolk
5/3 – Oulton Park, Cheshire
5/23 – Mondello Park, Ireland
6/6 – Thruxton, Hants
6/20 – Brands Hatch, Kent (GP Circuit)
7/4 – Knockhill, Fife
7/18 – Rockingham, Northants
8/15 – T.B.A
8/30 – Cadwell Park, Lincs
9/12 – Oulton Park, Cheshire
9/19 – Donington Park, Derbys.