A DOUBLE world champion and MotoGP superstar will be swapping the glamour of the international race paddock for Northwich next year.

James Toseland will be gracing the town’s very own Grand Prix in a car park at the Thundersprint, which will be held over the weekend of May 9 and 10 in Northwich town centre.

James, who currently rides for the Yamaha factory supported Tech 3 team, said he was delighted to be involved in the event.

He said: “I’m really looking forward to taking part in the Thundersprint for the first time.

“I’ve heard such a lot about it but I’ve never had the pleasure of being involved.

“It will be great to just relax on a motorcycle and ride for fun. I am incredibly lucky to have a career in motorcycle racing, and I love racing in MotoGP with Tech 3 Yamaha.

James added: “It will be nice to get on to two wheels and not have to worry about what everyone else around me is doing – and who is putting in faster times.”

James will be displaying another side to his talents in the lead up to the event.

He will be starring with his band Crash, which will be appearing at Northwich Memorial Hall on the evening before the Thundersprint.