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Words: Charlie Williams Starting in 47 TT races, Tom Loughridge was the epitome of a motorcycle road racer who, in his own words ‘Lived to race at the TT’. Although having a particular affinity with Suzuki, it was on Aermacchi machines that he made his Isle of Man debut in the1966 Manx Grand Prix. Two…

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The most successful driver in Grand Prix Sidecar history, Steve Webster, is to be guest of honour at the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, at Stafford over the weekend of October 19-20. The 10-time world champion had his first race aged just 19 at his local circuit, Elvington, before quickly moving on to national…

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Words: Leanne Mandall Photographs: Gary Chapman Star names, a bike ridden by one of the most famous riders in history and a record near-£4 million auction all contributed to a smash hit Stafford show this spring. The Bonhams auction was, as usual, a real attraction for the 39th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show, and…

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Ten time TT race winner Giacomo Agostini has confirmed he will appear at this summer’s Classic TT Races. The legendary Italian, who has 15 world championship titles to his name, will ride the iconic Robert Iannucci owned 350cc MV Agusta ‘Quattro Cilindri’ that was first introduced in the 1972 world championship season – the bike…

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Thousands of visitors descended on the Telford International Centre for the Classic Dirt Bike Show, sponsored by Hagon Shocks, in February, illustrating the strength of the classic off-road scene. The show was packed with off-road machines, private restorations and an array of clubs, with the outdoor autojumble overflowing with bargains. Legendary off-road stars Dougie Lampkin…

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