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Spa Francorchamps 1977

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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13th March 2012

Spa-Francorchamps 1977 It’s almost a Suzuki benefit, as on pole there’s Phillipe Coulon, Barry Sheene next to him, then there’s Michel Rougerie (31), South African Alan North and on the very end John Newbold. Riders behind include Steve Parrish (11), Wil Hartog (19) and Virginio Ferrari (21). In the background, the blue open face helmet…
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Eric Oliver profile

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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9th February 2012

Eric Oliver – four times world sidecar champion It can be positively stated that no other racing rider has ever put more effort into his grand prix career than four-times sidecar world champion Eric Oliver. Although he gained factory support from Norton and Watsonian sidecars, Eric was essentially a privateer. There was never any question…
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Brooklands race circuit

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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7th February 2012

Brooklands circuit history Brooklands Track, Weybridge, Surrey. The first motor racing arena in the world — it was conceived and brought to execution by one man, wealthy land owner, Hugh Locke-King, with the constant support of his wife Dame Ethel. He donated over 30 acres of his estate, and spent more than £150,000 of his…
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