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  • Busy year for Sinclair

    Busy year for Sinclair

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    In the 350 Classic TT he rides a Drixton Honda for Steve Caffin’s CSC team, while he starts the Classic 500 TT aboard a Patrick Godet Egli Vincent. For the Classic F1 race Alex rides the immaculate Louigi Moto Ducati TTF1 and in the Lightweight Manx Grand Prix he has the use of the CSC…

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  • May-June 2014 Classic Racer on sale now!

    May-June 2014 Classic Racer on sale now!

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    CLASSIC RACER REGULARS • Editor's intro Malc set the scene • Archive Shot A damp Ulster • Paddock Gossip All the news • Readers Write Share your thoughts • Subscribe Why wouldn’t you? CLASSIC RACER PEOPLE • TT Controversy Croz continues • Fred Stevens Continental Circus Star • Wil Hartog Taking on the Brits •…

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  • Iconic HM Plant Honda Stars at Thundersprint 2014

    Iconic HM Plant Honda Stars at Thundersprint 2014

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    Now, there will be the chance to see one of these iconic machines exactly as it left Honda’s race headquarters in 2007. The Honda will form one of the key exhibits at this year’s Thundersprint which will be held over the weekend of May 10/11 at the beautiful Darley Moor circuit, Derbyshire. Phil Morris is…

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  • Bumper entries for classic TT races

    Bumper entries for classic TT races

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    The Motorsport Merchandise Formula 1/Formula 2 Race leads the way with 144 entries while both the Bennetts 500cc Race with 101 registrations and the Okells 350cc Race with 84 are also up on last year's numbers. The event will again see many of the leading TT competitors competing against Classic Racing specialists while the event's…

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  • Sheene back to Cadwell!

    Sheene back to Cadwell!

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    Freddie Sheene will be at Cadwell! And one of the biggest names will be Freddie Sheene, son of the late great Barry Sheene. Freddie will be riding a Suzuki RG500 belonging to Steve Wheatman, just like his dad raced at Cadwell in the late 70s. Freddie said: "I know Cadwell was one of my dad's…

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  • Track legends at Mallory Bike Bonanza

    Track legends at Mallory Bike Bonanza

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    Make a diary date in July for Mallory! The Italian, winner of 15 world titles, makes a nostalgic return to the Leicestershire circuit where he was thwarted in his efforts to take the 'Race of the Year' trophy for a third time by the local hero John Cooper in 1971 in an event that was…

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  • Barry Sheene tribute

    Barry Sheene tribute

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    A unique A3-sized commemorative ‘Bazza’ poster is available… Motorcycle racers – or indeed any sportsman or woman from a ‘minority’ activity – have rarely ‘crossed over’ into the public’s collective consciousness. But just as a policeman can still say; “Who do you think you are, Stirling Moss?’ to a youth driving too fast and they’ll…

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  • Cameron Donald to ride for Norton at 2014 IoM TT races

    Cameron Donald to ride for Norton at 2014 IoM TT races

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    After three years with Wilson Craig Racing, there has been much speculation about Donald’s future since last year’s TT. However, while the change in teams will see his career take a different direction, it signals his intention to continue racing at the highest level and also his passion for competing on the Mountain Course. Hailing…

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  • National Motorcycle Museum sets stage for Superbike champs

    National Motorcycle Museum sets stage for Superbike champs

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    Carl Fogarty and Jamie Whitham The old rivals and best of friends compete in a hilarious, highly charged race down memory lane. Neither holds back and fans are treated to an evening of candid banter – live and uncut. Fuelled by the success of their 2014 January Tour, the pair will hit the road again…

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  • Selwyn Griffiths guest of honour at 2014 Manx Grand Prix

    Selwyn Griffiths guest of honour at 2014 Manx Grand Prix

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    Welshman Selwyn is well known around race paddocks throughout the British Isles and is still a familiar face in the race paddock at the rear of the Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road some fifty years after his illustrious victory on Thursday September 3, 1964 riding a Cowles Matchless at an average speed of 96.270 mph. His…

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