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  • 100th TT Races Celebrated

    100th TT Races Celebrated

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    Following the lead set by The Carole Nash International MotorCycle Show in April, the Jurby-based Isle of Man TT Museum will be marking the 100th Tourist Trophy Meeting during the 2019 TT. To celebrate the milestone, the team at the Isle of Man Motor Museum in Jurby has launched a new exhibition featuring a motorcycle…

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  • Flying Haggis remembered in style

    Flying Haggis remembered in style

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    This year’s Isle of Man Classic TT will celebrate the career of the late Steve Hislop, one of the greatest British motorcycle racers of all time. Entitled ‘Back to the Future: The Hizzy Years’ the celebration takes place 30 years after Steve set the first ever 120mph lap around the Mountain Course. The parade lap…

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  • Brand new bookazine tells the story of John ‘Moon Eyes’ Cooper

    Brand new bookazine tells the story of John ‘Moon Eyes’ Cooper

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    Moon Eyes tells the remarkable story of this down-to-earth racing legend in his own words.

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  • Bespoke insurance from the classic specialists

    Bespoke insurance from the classic specialists

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    When you buy a classic motorcycle – whether it’s a minty fresh white 1980 Yamaha RD250LC or a seen-better-days Honda FireBlade in the timeless red, white and blue livery – choosing the right insurer is vital. The last thing you need when you’re anxiously stripping down your new pride and joy to see what horrendous…

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  • Classic Dirt Bike Show Success

    Classic Dirt Bike Show Success

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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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  • Huge off-road collection on offer

    Huge off-road collection on offer

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    Bonhams have announced the sale of the Sant Hilari Collection on Saturday, April 27, as part of their two-day Spring Stafford Sale (April 27/28), at The International Classic MotorCycle Show. The entire collection will be offered without reserve. The collection comprises more than 100 important competition machines covering marques such as: Gilera, Moto Guzzi, Kramer,…

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  • Southern control tower takes shape

    Southern control tower takes shape

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    After a short hiatus, building work on the new Southern 100 race control has restarted with the fitting of the external cladding prior to the windows being fitted and the building being made watertight in readiness for the internal fixings. Southern 100 Racing are grateful for the continued support of the various sponsors associated with…

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  • Klaus Enders – May 1937- Jan 2019

    Klaus Enders – May 1937- Jan 2019

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    Photo: Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons Archive Born on May 2, 1937 in Wetzlar, Germany, Klaus started his racing career in 1960, in the 500cc solo as well as in the sidecar class. In 1963 he was German junior champion in the 500cc class, and in 1964 while fighting for the German 500cc championship title…

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  • No Endurance Legends 2019

    No Endurance Legends 2019

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    Classic Racer, along with a legion of riders and fans, are sad to learn that there will be no Endurance Legends 4 Hour Race in 2019. Hard working organisers Darin and Rob issued the following statement recently: “After two exceptional events at Donington Park over 2017 and 2018, we’re extremely disappointed to announce that Endurance…

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