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The 1970s and early ’80s was an exciting time for motorcycle Grand Prix – probably the last time privateers had a genuine chance of mixing it with works bikes. GP Originals presents the sights, sounds and smells of this Post Classic racing era.

The Series highlights post-classic racing motorcycles such as the ubiquitous Yamaha TZ250 and TZ350. This period also championed Rotax engines and a wealth of frame-makers including Maxton and Harris. These ‘Original’ racing motorcycles represent the first instances from which copies or reproductions could be made. Naturally, we include customer and replica machines that embrace the concept of our Series. The word ‘Original’ also means individual, free-spirited – we all like the sound of that.

2024 GP Originals race calendar

Post classic motorcycle racing at Snetterton 300 with GP Originals

Snetterton

4–5 May

GP Originals at Pembrey Circuit in South Wales

Pembrey

25–26 May

GP Originals at Brands Hatch Indy

Brands Hatch

22–23 Jun

GP Originals joins British Superbikes at Cadwell Park in 2020

Cadwell

3–4 Aug

Post classic motorcycle racing at Donington Park with GP Originals

Donington

31 Aug–1 Sep

GP Originals at Brands Hatch Indy

Brands Hatch

21–22 Sep

2023 period two-stroke Grand Prix racing

Thank you to all those who supported our five Championship rounds of 2023 and congratulations to our worthy winners.

As you prepare for the 2024 season please remember your eligibility photos and forms; this submission is part of your Championship’s Conditions. If you’ve purchased a bike owned by a previous GP Originals rider you must submit a new one under your name.

Our prize fund is looking very healthy already for 2024 with even more new supporters. In light of the current economic climate, we will once again concentrate on making all our race budgets go as far as possible. The only significant alteration is that we welcome Continental Tyres as our recommended option for next year – please read our eligibility information for all the requirements. Please be sure you have registered for email updates to be sure you get all the latest and accurate information.

Eligibility questions

We are the only dedicated post classic 250 and 350 two-stroke GP series – therefore there are rules! Love them or loathe them, rules keep the racing competitive and the bikes ‘in period’. We keep a keen ear on what our riders are looking for and there is a clear message that our kind of people want tighter period style machines. All our riders are on the same type of machine and the same style of treaded tyres, no wets, no warmers.

Please visit our collection of research articles to find out more about period and replica parts. If in doubt make sure you get in touch before spending money or building bespoke parts. Research is carried out on a factual basis only. It is the rider’s responsibility to source date-evident support for any non-standard design.

Post Classic motorcycle racing – cash and rewards throughout the field

The GP Originals prize fund is second to none. cash prizes go down to 5th in both 250cc and 350cc classes. The Masters are riders over 55 years of age – this competitive group are awarded cash down to 3rd irrespective of engine capacity. The Masters still compete in the main Championships so they can use all their wily years of experience to reap their rewards. Our pool rewards for 2023 was over £25,000 worth of cash, product support, vouchers, raffle prizes, early entry rewards and were shared out amongst the entire field. We always aim to ensure there’s something to benefit every race budget.

It’s all to play for at GP Originals. Be there.

How to race with GP Originals

All riders must be paid up members of GP Originals to enter our events and be entitled to the rewards, cash prizes and discounts on offer. Our memberships include the full year as a rider, a rider for a single meeting or you can join as a supporter member. We know racing is expensive, GP Originals offers the cheapest two-stroke series membership with the biggest rewards to boot.

Complete the membership form

2024 race numbers