Mansfield’s award-winning sidecar racing brothers Ben and Tom Birchall have received another honour.

The Royal Automobile Club — a prestigious club founded in 1897 by motoring pioneers — named the 14-times Isle of Man sidecar TT winners as recipients of the 2023 Segrave Trophy.

It is awarded for outstanding skill, courage, and initiative shown by those who possess a spirit of adventure.

The brothers were presented with the trophy by club chairman Duncan Wiltshire for smashing the 120mph barrier on the centenary of sidecar racing at the Isle of Man TT.

Tom, the most successful sidecar passenger in the sport’s history, retired at the end of 2023. Ben’s new partner this season is Kevin Rousseau.

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