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  • Revamp for NMM

    Revamp for NMM

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    Sam Hewitt

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    The National Motorcycle Museum, which houses the largest collection of British motorcycles in the world, with over 1000 machines from 170 different manufacturers, has undergone a revamp. During the latter part of 2016 the five display halls were completely reconfigured to enhance the visitor experience. Of the 1000-plus machines in the collection there are around…

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  • Top start to the classic season

    Top start to the classic season

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Now a well-established starter to the classic events year, the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, held at Newark Showground over the weekend of January 7-8 proved to be as popular as ever. The guests of honour at the show, sidecar aces Ben and Tom Birchall, were hugely popular with the large crowd, and…

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  • All over again

    All over again

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    Sam Hewitt

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    TT podiums, 500GP world championships and a host of other duties. The Dugdale Maxton Yamaha TZ385 that served under Charlie Williams was far more than a one-trick pony. Back in the days before anyone dreamed that Yamaha two-strokes would ever be venerated as prized collectables, the Dugdale Maxton Yamaha TZ385 that took Charlie Williams to…

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  • Peter Brown: BSA’s backroom boy

    Peter Brown: BSA’s backroom boy

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    Sam Hewitt

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    British Sidecar Champion in 1968 he may have been, but it was bad luck and worse timing that robbed Peter Brown of the greater success he undoubtedly deserved. Pete Crawford spoke to the man himself and discovered the ins and outs while discussing life at BSA, passenger-ing for a U-boat cook and winning the TT.…

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  • Spa Bikers’ Classics

    Spa Bikers’ Classics

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Plans are progressing well for the 15th edition of the Bikers’ Classics at Spa Francorchamps over the weekend of June 30-July 2. No details of stars had been announced as Classic Racer went to press, but the popular 4 Hours of Spa classic endurance race is sure to figure. You can, however, already register for…

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  • David Swallow Memorial Race

    David Swallow Memorial Race

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    Sam Hewitt

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    The Wirral Hundred Club has announced that the memorial race for David Swallow will take place this year at Oulton Park on Saturday, April 22. David died in 2010 from the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning when camping overnight at East Fortune. Father Bill and long-term friend and sponsor Ken Platt put forward a trophy…

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  • Pre-TT Classic

    Pre-TT Classic

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Regulations and Entry Forms for the Blackford’s Pre-TT Classic Road Races are available now to download from the organiser’s official website www.southern100.com The 2017 meeting will take place on Friday, Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday, May 26, 27 and 29 on the Billown Course in the south of the Isle of Man and kick-starts the…

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  • Bayliss tops the bill

    Bayliss tops the bill

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    Sam Hewitt

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    World Superbike legend Troy Bayliss is to make the journey from his homeland, Australia, to be the guest of honour at the Carol Nash Classic MotorCycle Show at Stafford over the weekend of April 22-23. Although a late starter to the sport by today’s standards, Troy quickly showed his potential by winning his first race…

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  • Calling Classic Racer reader detectives!

    Calling Classic Racer reader detectives!

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Dear CR, Please can you help with some detective work? I bought a 1965 250xx ‘Air-Cooled’ TSS Bultaco Road Racer, one of 50 made before they produced the ‘Water-Cooled’ motor. Bob Coulter bought the Bultaco directly from the factory in April 1965, of which I have a copy of the factory records. Bob, from Ireland,…

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  • Wes Cooley: From hero to hell and back again

    Wes Cooley: From hero to hell and back again

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    Sam Hewitt

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    He raced motorcycles that tied themselves up in knots. He found that extra something that all champions manage to find. He took on – and beat – the best. One big crash and 12 days later the racing was gone. The twice champ from the glory days of US Superbikes had to find his life…

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