THREE British quad champions will race for points in the Zip Wear British Quad Championship at the scenic Witton Castle track on Sunday.

The Auto Cycle Union, governing body of British motorcycle sport, have also awarded organisers the Iveston and Satley Motorcycle Club a qualifying round of the national sidecar championship series.

Top of the quad list will be Ouston champion Paul Winrow, who leads the 2001 series, and current 250cc champion Lindsey Duke, from Crook. David Baldwin, from Bishop Auckland, is also set to battle with Winrow, along with Teessider Jonathon Dixon.

Reigning sidecar champions Chris Etheridge and passenger John Chambers head a 30-strong sidecar entry, which includes Etheridge's wife, Bridget, in the support championship.

Elliott Hugill and Myles Graham, who live near each other at Westgate, were 16th in their first national event as a team, while experienced pairing Jim Mogey and George Roberts, from Stanley, are expected to put their Witton Castle track knowledge into action.

The club has also included a top solo entry list in the programme, headed by Tow Law youngster Brad Anderson on his Yamaha machines, with Keith Davison and Lakelander Jonathon Bethell providing the serious opposition.

Each category will have three races lasting 15 or 20 minutes and the action starts at 10am. All Defra requirements will be implemented and all vehicles will be disinfected on arrival.

Admission costs of £5 for adults and £1 for pensioners and children include a colour programme and parking.