Sam Hewitt

'Normous Newark Autojumble WILL go ahead

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Sam Hewitt

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14th October 2020

We are delighted to announce that on the 25th October ‘Normous Newark will be once again returning, with full support of both the District and County Councils. What does this mean with the new legislation regarding Covid-19? As a COVID-19 Secure venue, we can still host larger numbers in total but groups of up to…
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Carole Nash Winter Classic 2021 cancelled due to Covid-19

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Sam Hewitt

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14th October 2020

Due to the worsening situation and rising infection rate of Covid-19, Mortons Media Group has reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the Carole Nash Winter Classic show, planned for 09 – 10 January at Newark showground. This season-opening event has always been a firm favourite with motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the UK but with the…
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LINE DRAWINGS BOOK!

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Sam Hewitt

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13th October 2020

Dear CR Just a line to remark upon the wonderful line drawings by Mike Ofield: they really are superb! My feeling is that perhaps they should be incorporated into some sort of book or collected works? You know the sort of thing! I’d pay a decent dollar to see all of these wonderful works of…
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CAPIROSSI CULLED!

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Sam Hewitt

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11th October 2020

Dear CR Oh come on! What is this BS about ‘Little Loris’ Capirossi and how great he was… he was one of the most arrogant racers of his generation! Does anyone recall what he did in Argentina against Tetsuya Harada back in 1998? He took the guy off the track to win the title. Not…
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Rev your engines, Classic Superbikes by Frank Melling is here

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Sam Hewitt

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8th October 2020

There are many great books about classic motorcycling which are packed with fascinating technical information and critical dates in a bike’s production life. Classic Superbikes, by Frank Melling, isn’t one of them. This book is a tale of 15 classic bikes, every one of which keeps you awake at night just thinking about them. There…
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Unlock Your Freedom: Take advantage of the benefits of commuting on two wheels!

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Sam Hewitt

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8th October 2020

Looking for an enjoyable and economical way to travel, especially during these troubling times? Commute on a scooter or motorcycle! The MCIA has launched a fantastic campaign – #UnlockYourFreedom – to urge the public to take advantage of all the benefits of riding on two wheels, including the ability to commute in isolation. Here are just…
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Hurley Wilvert: From mechanic to the world stage

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Sam Hewitt

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7th October 2020

Hurley Wilvert was a mechanic and amateur racer who earned his shot at the big time in the early 1970s. By 1974, he was on the podium of the Daytona 200 with Giacomo Agostini and Kenny Roberts. Norm DeWitt tells his fascinating story. Words: Norm DeWitt Photographs: Norm DeWitt and Jan Burgers Hurley Wilvert was…
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OBSCURITY REVEALED

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Sam Hewitt

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7th October 2020

Dear CR I found it interesting to read the informative letter from Raymond Ainscoe in issue 204 and his view on the Joey Dunlop feature that: “Estonia IS not so obscure.” I’m not so sure. In 2004 I, together with friends, rode our bikes out to Estonia as part of a 10-country tour, and had…
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COLUMNS CALLING!

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd October 2020

Dear CR How about a series of columns from a variety of racers in the classic arena: think of the old boys who have raced and are still racing… One that springs to mind is Mike Edwards (above left). He’s a British champ and still out there doing it. Or maybe the likes of Pete…
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McIntosh: The Machines

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Sam Hewitt

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29th September 2020

Any day you get to ride a McIntosh-framed motorcycle is a good day. Terry Stevenson has a good day and shares the experience. Words: Terry Stevenson Photographs: Steve Parker and Terry Stevenson Aucklander Dave Morley is now onto his second immaculate McIntosh Manx Norton 500. His other race bike remains a ‘work in progress’, an…
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