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  • National Motorcycle Museum fail in  Culture Recovery Fund bid

    National Motorcycle Museum fail in Culture Recovery Fund bid

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    The National Motorcycle Museum has announced that their application for an urgent grant through the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage has failed. The Museum applied for a grant from the fund which was established by government to provide funding support to organisations across the heritage ecosystem that were financially sustainable before COVID-19. Rev your engines,…

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  • Howarth has it

    Howarth has it

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    Peter Howarth kept the Union flag flying at the FIME Vintage Road Race Championships at the Grobnik (Rijeka) circuit in Croatia. The round, held over the weekend of September 19/20 was the only round on the 2020 FIME calendar to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. Riding his trusty Yamaha TZ 350, Howarth won both races in…

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  • Go-getting Grant

    Go-getting Grant

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    Youngster William Grant, pictured with dad Mick, took his first win with the CRMC at the recent Darley meeting. The 17-year-old followed up a couple of 3rd places with a masterclass in the rain in the final race, winning by over three seconds. William’s smooth style, noticed by many experienced observers last year, paid off…

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  • Café Racer International available now!

    Café Racer International available now!

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    Whilst much has been written about the café racer scene, both historically and otherwise, the trend for retro styling and bike shed builds continues to this day, with machines that command an unmistakeable presence and remain the embodiment of passion and innovation. The days may have passed when metal, grease, oil, leathers and attitude bucked…

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  • 'Normous Newark is on THIS Sunday!

    'Normous Newark is on THIS Sunday!

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    ‘Normous Newark Autojumble are delighted to announce that on 25th October the event will be once again returning, with full support of both the District and County Councils. Tickets are prebooked only with tickets available until Saturday, 2pm. Visitors can buy tickets here: www.classicmagazines.co.uk What to expect ‘Normous is a great day out for any…

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  • Dan Kneen Charitable Fund

    Dan Kneen Charitable Fund

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    The Dan Kneen Charitable Fund has handed over two sizeable cheques to organisations closely associated with motorsport. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on fund-raising globally, and the Isle of Man is no exception. The Rob Vine Fund, set up following the death of a rider from Dover in the 1985 TT, gives…

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  • Manx versus modern

    Manx versus modern

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    After a shortened classic racing season, Richard Molnar decided to take his Molnar Manx to NG’s Cadwell Park meeting and entered the Open 500 race, just to get some track time. The Open 500 attracts an eclectic field of bikes, including Yamaha and Kawasaki 400s and a mix of high performance modern bikes from Aprilia…

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  • Kempton Autojumble cancelled due to Covid-19

    Kempton Autojumble cancelled due to Covid-19

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    The Kempton Autojumble, due to be held Saturday, October 24, has unfortunately had to be cancelled, due to on-going and worsening situation of the Coronavirus pandemic. We are very disappointed that we are unable to run, but we hope you will all appreciate that the safety and well-being of our visitors, exhibitors, partners, contractors and…

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  • Pembrey cancelled!

    Pembrey cancelled!

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    Buoyed by the success of the CRMC’s Cadwell Park and Darley Moor meetings, everything was set for a brilliant weekend of racing at the Pembrey circuit in South Wales, over the weekend of September 26/27 – but it was not to be. Despite all the challenges that came with running a race meeting under the…

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  • 'Normous Newark Autojumble WILL go ahead

    'Normous Newark Autojumble WILL go ahead

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    We are delighted to announce that on the 25th October ‘Normous Newark will be once again returning, with full support of both the District and County Councils.   What does this mean with the new legislation regarding Covid-19? As a COVID-19 Secure venue, we can still host larger numbers in total but groups of up to…

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