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The Hughes & Smith Sidecar Racing team was formed in 1979 to compete in Road-Racing and Sprint/Hill-Climbing events. Early events were contested on a 750 BSA outfit. A more competitive Suzuki outfit replaced it in 1980.

The team established a new Welsh sprint record in 1981, and many placings at club level race meetings. 1983 saw the purchase of a TZ 750 Yamaha outfit and competing successfully in the National Clubmans Championship. The team appeared at the majority of major circuits in this country and at selected european meetings.
Over the next few seasons the team competed at the highest level in this country, being regularly placed, and winning races at various circuits such as:-
  • Donnington Park in Derbyshire
  • Mallory Park near Leicester
  • Brands Hatch in Kent
Appearances in British Circuits
1. Lydden
2. Brands Hatch
3. Snetterton
4. Cadwell Park
5. Croft
6. Knockhill
7. Oulton Park
8. Donington Park
9. Mallory Park
10. Castle Combe
11. Pembrey
12. Ty Croes
13. Kirkistown
A serious accident then kept the team out of competition until it was re-established in 1995. The year 1995 saw the goal of re-qualifying for a National licence. The 1996 season brought qualification for an European competition licence and the winning of the Welsh Championship in the Formula One class.
"The team members have been together for some time, have developed a professional and well presented approach and are well known on the racing circuit."
Dros Riso Cymru
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