Classic Racer

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

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Sam Hewitt

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24th April 2019

Moon Eyes tells the remarkable story of this down-to-earth racing legend in his own words.
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“I created a monster”

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd April 2019

In one of his most frank interviews ever, Carl Fogarty lifts the lid on what he had to do to become one of Britain’s most successful bike racers ever. Words: Bertie Simmonds Photographs: Don Morley and Mortons Archive “Looking back now, I didn’t need to be as selfish, as outspoken and arrogant as I once…
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The memories of the TR250

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Sam Hewitt

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21st April 2019

Dear CR I really enjoyed your article on the Frank Perris Suzuki TR250. It took me back to 1972 when I also had a TR250 ex-Doug Lunn (nice chap). It was really a super six with TR250 heads, barrels, carbs, ignition, etc. It had MP forks and a Grimea front brake. It was about as…
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Editor Intro

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Sam Hewitt

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18th April 2019

Hard as nails We are back from our annual Daytona holiday, slightly jet-lagged and I wish I could still feel that warm Florida sunshine on my back, but what a great trip it turned out to be. However, this visit was one with a twist in the tale. Yes, we got all the elements that…
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MAY / JUNE 2019 ISSUE ON SALE NOW!

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Sam Hewitt

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18th April 2019

Contents 006 Classic Racer archive A couple of beautiful photographs in glorious full colour that capture unique moments in the racing history of the two-wheeled world. 010 The CR Crossword Second lap in and the CR Crossword is doing well. The times are quick and the handling’s spot-on.So let’s focus on getting our collective heads…
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Classic Dirt Bike Show Success

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Sam Hewitt

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17th April 2019

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

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Sam Hewitt

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16th April 2019

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

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Sam Hewitt

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16th April 2019

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

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Sam Hewitt

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16th April 2019

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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Help needed!

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Sam Hewitt

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16th April 2019

Dear CR I just bought this bike, but I do not know his story, can you help me? It has a Yamaha TD1C engine, Rickman front fork, gas tank, seat and fairing Rickman product. The frame and all the polyester was yellow, before being black and white but who is the manufacturer of the frame?…
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