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
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Category: From The Archive
McIntosh: The Machines
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
Read moreFrench Grand Prix 1974: The Battle of the Fours
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
Read moreBob Smith: The Peoples’ Champion
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
Read moreInternational Island Classic ChallengePhillip Island, australia
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
Read moreRacing Royalty at Telford: February 20-21, 2016
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
Read moreDan Shorey: Fast For 15 Years
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
Read moreBarry Sheene: A Long Way To The Top
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
Read moreKen McIntosh: The Legend Lives On
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
Read moreClassic Racer Machines: Thierry Rapicault TZ250 – That’s a Works Bike!
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
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