Sam Hewitt

That ain’t Mallory!

by

Sam Hewitt

–

2nd April 2020

Dear CR Regarding the Star Letter from Issue #199, I have to disagree with this being Mallory Park. The Dunlop Bridge is in the wrong place in relation to the start/finish line. Also with the riders facing forward at the Mallory start line, the paddock would be to their right and spectators would be on…
Continue reading »
Mortons Books launch brand new book catalogue brimming with new titles

by

Sam Hewitt

–

26th March 2020

Mortons Books have just launched their latest book catalogue – brimming with fantastic new titles to explore while you’re stuck at home.
Continue reading »
Hugh Anderson is a MotoGP Legend

by

Sam Hewitt

–

25th March 2020

Hugh Anderson,the former 50cc and 125cc World Champion has been admitted to the MotoGP Legends. The New Zealander’s career also saw him contest the 500cc class and was a podium finisher in the 1960 championship. During a six-year career Anderson won25 races and four titles. He said: “How I felt when receiving the news? At…
Continue reading »
40th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Show postponed until June 2020

by

Sam Hewitt

–

17th March 2020

Following the recent announcement from the UK Government, Mortons Events has had to postpone the 40th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Show which was due to be held on April 25-26.
Continue reading »
Hailwood’s Hutch: What happened at the 1965 Hutchinson 100?

by

Sam Hewitt

–

15th March 2020

Over fifty years ago, Mike Hailwood stole Triumph’s thunder by winning the Production class at the 33rd Hutchinson 100.
Continue reading »
Detail to Rust and Bedford

by

Sam Hewitt

–

12th March 2020

Dear CR Nice to see a sidecar photo from the Nick Nicholls Collection. Just thought I would add some detail to the image on page 8, of Bryan Rust and Alan Bedford. The date is August 26, 1973 and is the Rothmans International Race of Aces meeting. Bryan and Alan are leading the 1000cc race,…
Continue reading »
Oh, you! It’s Jack!

by

Sam Hewitt

–

9th March 2020

Dear CR In the story about Italian Racer Gianni Rolando I have seen a small error on page 53. It is mentioned that Gianni is leading the Imola 200. It is clear this is not Gianni but Dutch racer Jack Middelburg. The name Jack can be seen through the windscreen of his bike. Fellow Dutch…
Continue reading »
New E10 fuel causes headache for classic vehicle owners

by

Sam Hewitt

–

6th March 2020

The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs is to press for support for classic car and motorcycle owners amid concerns that a new petrol blend damages the fuel systems of older cars.
Continue reading »
MSV invests in improvements

by

Sam Hewitt

–

5th March 2020

Jonathan Palmer’s MSV group has been busy over the winter months, spending considerable amounts of money on improvements to four of their already excellent facilities – Brands Hatch, Cadwell Park, Snetterton and Oulton Park all benefitting from extensive work. At Brands Hatch the changes centre around Clearways and Clark Curve, with the run-off areas being…
Continue reading »
The 2015 Bikers’ Classics Spa: July 3-5

by

Sam Hewitt

–

5th March 2020

During the 13th edition of the Bikers’ Classics on the legendary circuit at Spa-Francorchamps competitors and spectators suffered from a heatwave with temperatures up to 37ºC. Jan Burgers suffered the heat to bring us the story. Words and photographs: Jan Burgers The few race fans that had the courage to attend the event had to…
Continue reading »

Sam Hewitt

Latest Issue

Free Digital Issue

Search

Tags