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Category: From the Archive

Ken McIntosh: The Legend Lives On

10th August 2020 Sam Hewitt 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

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

3rd August 2020 Sam Hewitt 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

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classic racer machines: Kawasaki KR250 – 350: Developing The Tandem Twins

27th July 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

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,

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CRMC Awards Dinner: December 5 2015

20th July 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

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

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from the archive: Whit’s Wisdom at Newark – January 9-10

13th July 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, From the Archive

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

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

6th July 2020 Sam Hewitt 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

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

29th June 2020 Sam Hewitt 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

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From the archive: Bubba Shobert

14th June 2020 Sam Hewitt 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

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Kawasaki’s Fearsome Formula 750 Racers

7th June 2020 Sam Hewitt 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.

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

29th May 2020 Sam Hewitt 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

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