Former winner and six time British Superbike Champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne will headline the 2026 Lord of Lydden Hill event.

He will be there as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the event which take place over the weekend of the 24th and 25th October.

He will line-up alongside fellow race winners which will feature winners stretching back to the 1970s. With Byrne the winner of the event himself in 1997.

He will take part in a series of talks, autograph sessions, with a possuble parade lap as well, his appearance comes as part of a larger celebration of the Kent circuit’s history.

The weekend will bring a collection of modern and classic motorcycles, sidecars and off-track entertainment to the circuit.

With racing on track, motorcycle displays, trade stands, kids’ entertainment and live music on Saturday evening, there’s plenty to see and do throughout the weekend as we celebrate six decades of Lord of Lydden and Sidecar Burn Up.

It brings together modern and classic solo motorcycles and sidecars for a weekend of full-throttle racing around one of the UK’s most famous circuits. Expect close, fast-paced racing throughout the weekend, with riders and crews taking on the unique challenge of Lydden Hill.

With racing from:

• Modern Open	• F1/F2 Sidecars
• Classic Open	• BEARS & Classic Sidecars
• Ducati Desmo	• Open Endurance
• CB500 Cup	• Classic 2-Stroke Cup
• Sportbike Cup	• BSSO Scooters