From the Archive Archives

from the archive: The Pope Special – Small but perfectly formed

6th July 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Ray Palmer has had a go at various riding disciplines. Since retirement, he has acquired a collection of 50cc race bikes, but the Pope Special, for close personal reasons, is a particular favourite. Alan Turner

From the archive: A Flying Finn in France – Changing Times

29th June 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

After Chas Mortimer gave Yamaha its first 500cc class win at the last Grand Prix of 1972, riding a 350 twin, the 1973 season marked a new dawn for the Japanese factory with its impressive

From the archive: Bubba Shobert

14th June 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

All American Champion Bubba Shobert was following the established American path to the World Championship. A three time AMA flat track Grand National Champion, a US Superbike Championship, and a Honda ride in the 500cc

Kawasaki’s Fearsome Formula 750 Racers

7th June 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

In the early 1970s, 500cc Grand Prix racing was boring in the extreme, usually consisting of a cruise to the chequered flag by Giacomo Agostini and the MV Agusta ahead of a field of outdated British singles.

From the archive: John NewboldFrom Darley Moor to Grand Prix winner

29th May 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

A 500cc Grand Prix winner at the age of 23, John ‘Noddy’ Newbold was a formidable opponent during the 1970s and 80s, winning an International road race and countless British Championship races as both a

From the Archive: Hurst Historics’ Honda CR750 – Where others fear to tread

18th May 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Just sometimes it’s good to be different, and Andy Smith is a man who is prepared to swim against the tide. Graham Lawlor tells the story of his unlikely race bike and the history behind

From the Archive: Tony McGurk – mountain course journeyman

11th May 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Tony McGurk blames the media frenzy around Giacomo Agostini for costing him a podium finish in the 1968 Senior TT. John Watterson explains. Photographs: John Watterson and Mortons Archive www.mortonsarchive.com Now aged 73, McGurk was

From the Archive: Austin Hockley – Fearless Fighter

4th May 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Ask any of the competitors who raced regularly against Austin Hockley and the most common description they give him is ‘fearless’. Chris Carter charts his varied career. Words: Chris Carter Photographs: Austin Hockley Collection and

Bernard Hargreaves: Engineering, racing and war

17th April 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Bernard Hargreaves’ life has been one of kitchen sink glamour.

Fascinating story of Australian legend Rex Wolfenden..

6th April 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Photography: Stephen Piper If any one person deserves credit for creating the ongoing historic racing success story that is Australia’s post-classic road racing category, it’s T-Rex Racing Developments’ affable proprietor Rex Wolfenden. Alan Cathcart tells