Racing’s Mr 100%, Kevin Schwantz, will be the guest of honour at the Classic and Motorcycle Mechanics Show, at Stafford County Showground over the weekend of 18-19 October. More news >>
MV’s Island return - CR exclusive
Classic Racer have been given exclusive news that an MV three will make an appearance at this year’s Manx Grand Prix, and not in a parade, but in the Senior Classic Race, which takes place on Monday 25 August. More news >>
2009 Classic Racer Calendar
With less than half of 2008 gone you can start to enjoy next year now with the first ever Classic Racer calendar.
The 2009 limited edition, high quality, large format production contains 13 stunning images, unearthed from the Mortons Media archive and spans the exciting decades from the 60s, with Giacomo Agostini at the TT through to recent Classic Racer subject Kevin Schwantz.
And there are some surprises in there too. Printed in large format 520mm x 495mm on quality art paper with ring binding and loop for hanging. Please note; this calendar is limited supply. Click here to buy >>
Competition - 1000 Bikes giveaway!
Classic Racer has six pairs of tickets to give away for the Festival of 1000 Bikes on 12-13 July, but you’ll need to be sharp getting your entries in.
The full terms and conditions are on the website and you can enter online.
There was a time when the proud logo on the front of this magazine also carried the line ‘International’, and recent events have brought me to thinking that it wouldn’t be out of place if it still resided on the cover.
Julie and I have just got back from sunny California, in time to finish this issue, and I’d have to admit that it was quite an eye-opener. Our visit was to attend the Legend of the Motorcycle on an invite from Malcolm Barber, boss man at Bonhams auctioneers.
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Island Racer 2008 - now on sale!
THE ULTIMATE TT RACE READ STEPS UP A GEAR.
As the World’s greatest road race, the Isle of Man TT gathers pace, so does the only magazine that gives the fans the full coverage and the chance to capture the event’s unique atmosphere… Island Racer 08.
Back for another fantastic year, written and published by those who live and breathe the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Races, Island Racer 08 is the magazine which contains it all. Marking a special milestone in the TT races as the event moves into its second century, Island Racer travels with it. Last year’s celebrations are covered in depth, from the 1907 TT re-enactment, held on the original TT course through to John McGuiness’ amazing 130mph record breaking lap.
However the 2008 TT is all about the future, and even more high profile newcomers are taking part than for many a year. Island Racer includes them all its detailed Who’s Who of key TT competitors with feature-length profiles of both up-and-coming and established stars.
Island Racer’s unrivalled dips back into history include, All The Eights - a sweeping vista of TT history featuring the key action and aces every ten years from 1908 to 1998, including a poignant eye-witness feature on Mike Hailwood’s glorious return in 1978. A full portrait of the two-stroke return to TT racing with 125 and 250 races rejoining the programme, is in Stinkwheel Revenge including rider profiles and a comprehensive guide to the Billown circuit on which they will compete.
There was a time when the proud logo on the front of this magazine also carried the line ‘International’, and recent events have brought me to thinking that it wouldn’t be out of place if it still resided on the cover.
THE ULTIMATE TT RACE READ STEPS UP A GEAR.
