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Est. 2018

MARK
BAILEY
RACING

Home is where the paddock is. A story written in two-stroke smoke and paddock grease. Old school racing since 2018.

Launch Story Transmission

08Years On Track

04TZR Builds

06UK Circuits

“Bought a pile of TZR bits... and never looked back.”

It started with a schoolboy scrambler dream and ended up with a garage full of Yamaha's finest two-stroke engineering. The obsession isn't just about the speed; it's about the mechanical symphony of keeping a classic TZR250 at peak performance.

From those first tentative laps to winning paddock awards, the journey has been defined by the community. Every breakdown is a shared challenge, every podium a shared victory.

Spec Sheet // TZR-04

YAMAHA
TZR250

Engine build by Dave Ball
BHP max 60
Custom made wiring loom by MBTEK
Custom made rear sets by MBTEK
Maxton rear shock
Modified Andreani forks — suspension set up by Leask Racing
Ben Palmer Fairings
MBTEK paintjob
2026 Merlin Pipes
Powder coating by G13 Powder Coat

“That classic two stroke smell and buzz of the fine-tuned engine gives me goosebumps every time”— Mark Bailey, #67

#67

Special Recognition

The Danny Whalin Trophy

“First year racing... not for speed — for community.”

Named in memory of Danny Whalin, a rider who sadly lost his life at Paddock Hill Bend, Brands Hatch, on 8th March 2003. The trophy is awarded each year to the rider who best represents the spirit of the YPM paddock community. Mark won it in 2018 — his very first year of racing.

Deployment Log

2026 CALENDAR

Checkpoint Completed

MAR 14-15BRANDS HATCH

BRANDS HATCH

Fawkham, Kent

The iconic Indy circuit — tight, technical, and the spiritual home of UK motorsport.

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APR 3-4OULTON PARK

OULTON PARK

Tarporley, Cheshire

Fast, flowing, and one of the most beautiful circuits in the UK.

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MAY 9-10DONINGTON

DONINGTON

Castle Donington, Derby

World-class GP circuit with iconic corners like the Craner Curves.

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MAY 30-31CADWELL

CADWELL

Louth, Lincolnshire

The mini-Nürburgring — dramatic elevation changes and the famous Mountain.

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JUN 27-28SNETTERTON

SNETTERTON

Norwich, Norfolk

Fast 300 circuit with long straights and hard braking zones.

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The Journey

Racing
History

2018—2020

Foundation Years

The journey began with raw passion and limited resources. The early years were defined by steep learning curves and the grit of privateer racing. Every lap was a lesson in mechanical sympathy. By the end of his very first season, Mark was awarded the Danny Whalin Trophy — an honour he never saw coming.

2021—2023

TZR Development

Transitioned into the technical mastery of TZR builds. Stripping bikes to the frame, optimizing power delivery, and mastering the nuances of two-stroke engineering.

2024—2026

Clubman Tier

Entering the Yamaha Past Masters (YPM) Clubman class. A higher level of competition and more technical circuits. Refined the #67 livery and established a presence as a consistent contender.

YPM

The Paddock

THE PADDOCK FAMILY

Racing is a team sport, even for club racers.

“The paddock is what keeps me coming back. Not the trophies — the people. When someone's in trouble, you pick up a spanner and you help. That's what this community is.”
Mark Bailey, #67

Mark and the team rebuilding Harry Fowle's bike after his crash at Craner Curves

Donington Park, 2024

Harry Fowle's R6 — Back on the Grid

Harry Fowle came off his Yamaha R6 down Craner Curve — the damage was extensive and Harry was ready to pack up and go home. A group of us worked into the early hours rebuilding the bike. The next morning Harry was back on the grid.

Mark working on AJs TZR after crash at Cadwell

Cadwell Park, 2024

AJ's TZR — Two Hours, No Problem

AJ came off his TZR250 at Mansfield corner with two hours to the next race. Tools out, heads down. AJ made the race — and broke the lap record. That's what we do.

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