{"id":1820708,"date":"2026-03-11T16:51:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1820708"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:51:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:51:28","slug":"john-mcguinness-and-dean-harrison-confirmed-as-special-guests-at-the-international-classic-motorcycle-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1820708","title":{"rendered":"John McGuinness and Dean Harrison confirmed as special guests at the International Classic Motorcycle Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The International Classic Motorcycle Show \u2013 sponsored by Carole Nash \u2013 will welcome several special guests from the world of road racing when it returns to the Staffordshire County Showground on April 25\u201326, 2026. Visitors will have the chance to meet Isle of Man TT stars and see a tribute display to the classic 1935 film <em>No Limit<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>International Classic Motorcycle Show \u2013 sponsored by Carole Nash<\/strong> will take place at <strong>Staffordshire County Showground (ST18 0BD) on April 25\u201326, 2026<\/strong>, with a line-up of special guests from the world of road racing.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors will have the opportunity to meet some of the most recognisable names in the sport, hear their stories and celebrate the history and passion behind motorcycle racing.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"banner-ia-intro\">Article continues below\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"revive\"><span style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#AAA\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastbikesmag.com\/advertise\/\">Advert<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"in_article_1\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"width:60%\">Enjoy more Fast Bikes Magazine reading every month.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicmagazines.co.uk\/digital22fb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to subscribe &amp; save.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"width:60%\">\n<p>Pre-booking <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.mortonsevents.co.uk\/event\/17\"><strong>tickets in advance<\/strong><\/a> allows visitors to save \u00a35 on the entry price and gain early access to the show.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"50739\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b1944490.smushcdn.com\/1944490\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/john-mcguinness-mbe-1024x859.jpeg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" alt=\"John McGuinness MBE\" class=\"wp-image-50739 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px;--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/859\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">John McGuinness MBE to attend<\/h4>\n<p>Road racing legend <strong>John McGuinness MBE<\/strong> will be joining the show, giving fans the opportunity to meet one of the most successful riders in <strong>Isle of Man TT history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>McGuinness has recorded <strong>23 Isle of Man TT victories<\/strong>, along with numerous podium finishes during a long career competing on the famous Mountain Course.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"banner-ia-intro\">Article continues below\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"revive\"><span style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#AAA\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastbikesmag.com\/advertise\/\">Advert<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"in_article_2\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Known for his humour and Yorkshire personality, the rider nicknamed the <strong>\u201cMorecambe Missile\u201d<\/strong> has spent decades competing at the highest level of road racing, riding for several prominent teams and remaining a familiar and popular figure in the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors will have the chance to meet McGuinness and hear stories from his racing career during the event.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b1944490.smushcdn.com\/1944490\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/dean-harrison.webp?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" alt=\"Dean Harrison\" class=\"wp-image-50741 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b1944490.smushcdn.com\/1944490\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/dean-harrison.webp?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 940w, https:\/\/b1944490.smushcdn.com\/1944490\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/dean-harrison-300x251.webp?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b1944490.smushcdn.com\/1944490\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/dean-harrison-768x644.webp?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b1944490.smushcdn.com\/1944490\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/dean-harrison.webp?size=536x449&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 536w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px;--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\"><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dean Harrison also confirmed<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Isle of Man TT rider Dean Harrison<\/strong> will also appear at the show.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"banner-ia-intro\">Article continues below\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"revive\"><span style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#AAA\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastbikesmag.com\/advertise\/\">Advert<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"in_article_3\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Harrison has established a reputation as one of the leading riders in modern road racing, achieving multiple <strong>TT victories and podium finishes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>He has also produced strong performances at other major road racing events, including the <strong>North West 200<\/strong>, and is widely recognised for his smooth but committed riding style.<\/p>\n<p>Fans attending the show will have the opportunity to meet Harrison and hear about his experiences racing on some of the most demanding circuits in the sport.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"banner-ia-intro\">Article continues below\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"revive\"><span style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#AAA\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastbikesmag.com\/advertise\/\">Advert<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"in_article_4\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b1944490.smushcdn.com\/1944490\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/graeme-hardy-aka-george-shuttleworth.webp?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" alt=\"Graeme Hardy AKA George Shuttleworth\" class=\"wp-image-50740 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b1944490.smushcdn.com\/1944490\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/graeme-hardy-aka-george-shuttleworth.webp?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 940w, https:\/\/b1944490.smushcdn.com\/1944490\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/graeme-hardy-aka-george-shuttleworth-300x251.webp?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b1944490.smushcdn.com\/1944490\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/graeme-hardy-aka-george-shuttleworth-768x644.webp?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b1944490.smushcdn.com\/1944490\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/graeme-hardy-aka-george-shuttleworth.webp?size=536x449&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 536w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px;--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\"><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tribute to the film <em>No Limit<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>The event will also feature a tribute to the <strong>1935 film <em>No Limit<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The film starred <strong>George Formby<\/strong> as chimney sweep <strong>George Shuttleworth<\/strong>, who builds his own motorcycle \u2013 the \u201c<strong>Shuttleworth Snap<\/strong>\u201d \u2013 and travels to the Isle of Man TT.<\/p>\n<p>A replica of the Shuttleworth Snap will be on display at the show. The machine was created from a <strong>1926 Triumph Model P<\/strong> and features the distinctive chequered streamlining seen in the film.<\/p>\n<p>Originally built for an appearance at the <strong>Goodwood Revival<\/strong>, the motorcycle has since been displayed and ridden at events across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>The replica was created by <strong>Graeme Hardy<\/strong>, a fan of the film who first saw <em>No Limit<\/em> during a visit to the Isle of Man TT in 1980.<\/p>\n<p>The machine will be displayed in the <strong>GP Paddock<\/strong> and will lead the <strong>Classic\u2019s Cavalcade<\/strong> during the weekend.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ticket information<\/h4>\n<p>Visitors who book tickets before <strong>Monday 20 April<\/strong> can receive a discounted advance <strong>(\u00a35 OFF, over 21% discount!)<\/strong> price and gain early access to the show.<\/p>\n<p>Advance ticket holders will be able to enter the show from <strong>9am<\/strong>, ahead of on-the-day ticket sales.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advance Adult 1 Day:<\/strong> \u00a318 (On the gate, \u00a323)<br \/><strong>Under 16s:<\/strong> Free (must be accompanied by an adult)<br \/><strong>Parking:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.mortonsevents.co.uk\/event\/17\">https:\/\/tickets.mortonsevents.co.uk\/event\/17<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Classic Motorcycle Show \u2013 sponsored by Carole Nash \u2013 will welcome several special guests from the world of road racing when it returns to the Staffordshire County Showground on April 25\u201326, 2026. 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