This year's Festival of 1000 Bikes event is scheduled for 6, 7 and 8th July 2012, again at Mallory Park, with stars Kevin Schwantz and Randy Mamola heading up the 'Past Masters' track feature. Schwantz hasn't been back to Mallory since 1986 and Mamola will be riding his 1980 Suzuki XR31M.

As in previous years the event will give enthusiasts the opportunity to ride their own machines in multiple track sessions over the weekend.

For full event updates including an up-to-date list of star riders go to the specific event website at www.vmcc.net/1000bikes