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  • John Surtees interview

    John Surtees interview

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  • May-June 2014 Classic Racer on sale now!

    May-June 2014 Classic Racer on sale now!

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    CLASSIC RACER REGULARS • Editor's intro Malc set the scene • Archive Shot A damp Ulster • Paddock Gossip All the news • Readers Write Share your thoughts • Subscribe Why wouldn’t you? CLASSIC RACER PEOPLE • TT Controversy Croz continues • Fred Stevens Continental Circus Star • Wil Hartog Taking on the Brits •…

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  • Ulster Grand Prix 1960

    Ulster Grand Prix 1960

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    From the start of the programme opener it was Gary Hocking (MV), A Gandossi (MZ), Carlo Ubbiali (MV), and Tom Phillis (Honda), who circulated the Dundrod circuit as one. Phillis was the first to break, having slipped off at the Hairpin after his filler cap came open drenching him, and the Honda, in fuel. He…

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  • Iconic HM Plant Honda Stars at Thundersprint 2014

    Iconic HM Plant Honda Stars at Thundersprint 2014

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    Now, there will be the chance to see one of these iconic machines exactly as it left Honda’s race headquarters in 2007. The Honda will form one of the key exhibits at this year’s Thundersprint which will be held over the weekend of May 10/11 at the beautiful Darley Moor circuit, Derbyshire. Phil Morris is…

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  • Bumper entries for classic TT races

    Bumper entries for classic TT races

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    The Motorsport Merchandise Formula 1/Formula 2 Race leads the way with 144 entries while both the Bennetts 500cc Race with 101 registrations and the Okells 350cc Race with 84 are also up on last year's numbers. The event will again see many of the leading TT competitors competing against Classic Racing specialists while the event's…

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  • HB Suzuki  RG500/XR45

    HB Suzuki RG500/XR45

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    HB Suzuki RG500/XR45 Tony Salt has been around racing a long time. For many, especially the riders who enjoyed his friendly ‘can do’ approach to tyre support, he is best remembered for the predominately Michelin tyre service he offered in race paddocks large and small. He was also a handy rider in his time too…

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  • Sheene back to Cadwell!

    Sheene back to Cadwell!

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    Freddie Sheene will be at Cadwell! And one of the biggest names will be Freddie Sheene, son of the late great Barry Sheene. Freddie will be riding a Suzuki RG500 belonging to Steve Wheatman, just like his dad raced at Cadwell in the late 70s. Freddie said: "I know Cadwell was one of my dad's…

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  • Track legends at Mallory Bike Bonanza

    Track legends at Mallory Bike Bonanza

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    Make a diary date in July for Mallory! The Italian, winner of 15 world titles, makes a nostalgic return to the Leicestershire circuit where he was thwarted in his efforts to take the 'Race of the Year' trophy for a third time by the local hero John Cooper in 1971 in an event that was…

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  • Barry Sheene tribute

    Barry Sheene tribute

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    A unique A3-sized commemorative ‘Bazza’ poster is available… Motorcycle racers – or indeed any sportsman or woman from a ‘minority’ activity – have rarely ‘crossed over’ into the public’s collective consciousness. But just as a policeman can still say; “Who do you think you are, Stirling Moss?’ to a youth driving too fast and they’ll…

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  • Mike Hailwood, 1964

    Mike Hailwood, 1964

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    Taking full advantage of the presence of the FIM timekeepers, over in the US for the Grand Prix, Mike eventually persuaded MV, which was initially reluctant to risk the machine, to go for the six-year-old record, which was held by Bob McIntyre and Gilera. On Sunday morning, before the second day’s Grand Prix classes took…

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