Features Archives - Classic Racer

McIntosh: The Machines

29th September 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

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

French Grand Prix 1974: The Battle of the Fours

23rd September 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

At the end of the 1973 500 Grand Prix season Giacomo Agostini lost the world title to his arch-rival and team-mate Phil Read. He took the brave decision to leave MV Agusta for the following

Bob Smith: The Peoples’ Champion

16th September 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

EVERY now and again there arises a rider who could hop on any bike and blast the hell out of his peers. Mike Hailwood was one, Bill Ivy another. But there’s another example – albeit

International Island Classic ChallengePhillip Island, australia

7th September 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

22 – 24 Jan 2016 In the International Island Classic at Phillip Island Team UK made it two in row at Australia’s showcase of classic motorcycle racing. The Roger Winfield-led outfit held off a late

Racing Royalty at Telford: February 20-21, 2016

31st August 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Words: Malc Wheeler Photographs: Julie Wheeler The classic off-road bike scene showed its strength once again this weekend, February 20-21, as riders and enthusiasts packed in to Telford’s International Centre for the premier event of

Dan Shorey: Fast For 15 Years

24th August 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Unless you were an acknowledged star with a factory contract in your pocket, being a genuine full-time professional motorcycle road racer was no easy task in the 1950s and 60s. Personal or team sponsorship was

Barry Sheene: A Long Way To The Top

17th August 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Jan and Hetty Burgers lived the gypsy life, travelling with the Continental Circus during the 1970s and recording some great images of just what it was like to live that exciting lifestyle. In the first

Ken McIntosh: The Legend Lives On

10th August 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

McIntosh 25th anniversary: 1980 was a time when big-bore Formula One racing was catching on worldwide, and the crowds loved it! The bikes were big, made lots of noise and in the right hands they

Life after COVID-19: Lessons from past pandemics

6th August 2020 Sam Hewitt Features

With lockdown restrictions easing slightly in UK, this is perhaps a time to reflect on the past months, and look forward to what a world could look like once the COVID-19 pandemic has gone, if

Classic Racer Machines: Thierry Rapicault TZ250 – That’s a Works Bike!

3rd August 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Words: John Parnham Photographs: John Parnham Collection and Joe Dick – www.mortonsarchive.com Every racing motorcycle has a story to tell, but a chance encounter with Carlos Lavado revealed that this TZ may have a more