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
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Category: From the Archive
Classic 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
Read moreclassic racer machines: Kawasaki KR250 – 350: Developing The Tandem Twins
All fans of the ‘light and lean, green and mean’ Kawasaki tandem twins, that finally overcame Yamaha’s domination of the World 250 and 350cc Championships in the 1970s, are aware that these lithe little machines,
Read moreCRMC Awards Dinner: December 5 2015
The Daventry Court Hotel was sold out for the CRMC’s annual awards and dinner/dance, with Guest of Honour Jim Redman presenting the prizes and recounting anecdotes and tales from his incredible racing life. Words: Graham
Read morefrom the archive: Whit’s Wisdom at Newark – January 9-10
With record crowds, for what is now the established start to the classic year, James kept the large audience around the stage spellbound with tales from his racing days. He also shared his natural enthusiasm
Read morefrom the archive: The Pope Special – Small but perfectly formed
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
Read moreFrom the archive: A Flying Finn in France – Changing Times
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
Read moreFrom the archive: Bubba Shobert
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
Read moreKawasaki’s Fearsome Formula 750 Racers
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extreme, usually consisting of a cruise to the chequered flag by Giacomo Agostini and the MV Agusta ahead of a field of outdated British singles.
Read moreFrom the archive: John NewboldFrom Darley Moor to Grand Prix winner
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
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