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  • Tears and joy at Gedinne

    Tears and joy at Gedinne

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Local rider Alain Vandriessche was delighted to qualify on pole for the IHRO races one and two at Gedinne, a feat not lost on the Belgian crowds who love to cheer on one of their own and who drowned out the start of the race with a huge, enthusiastic roar. When Alain reappeared at the…

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  • Classic TT 2017

    Classic TT 2017

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Where else other than the Isle of Man would you find a top current British Superbike contender, a leading female racer and an OAP all in top-six contention? In five years the Classic TT has established itself as the must-see event of its kind in the world, but it has retained a friendly atmosphere with…

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  • Absolutely gorgeous!

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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    Sam Hewitt

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    When a factory makes a handful of motorcycles – only a handful – to race at the highest level in one of the most competitive championships ever seen, you get this. What a bike. What a rare piece of racing history. What we have here is unique, one of the most rare racing motorcycles ever…

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  • Jim Curry Hot stuff

    Jim Curry Hot stuff

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Qualifying a written-off road bike on the front row of a Grand Prix grid ahead of Phil Read and Jarno Saarinen was just one high point in a career that embraced some of the best days of the continental circus. Pete Crawford got the full story while chatting to the effervescent British champion. We’ll let…

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  • Kiwi Aaron Slight brings the sun to a packed Stafford Classic Bike Show

    Kiwi Aaron Slight brings the sun to a packed Stafford Classic Bike Show

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    Sam Hewitt

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    EX-WORLD Superbike star Aaron Slight showed that he really is ‘The People’s Champion’ as thousands of visitors packed into the huge annual event to meet their hero and take advantage of the autumn sun. Compere Steve Plater spoke to Slight about his career, life as a WSB rider and teased out some entertaining stories during…

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  • The Carole Nash Classic Mechanics Show gears up for another huge turnout

    The Carole Nash Classic Mechanics Show gears up for another huge turnout

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    Sam Hewitt

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    It’s just over a month until the world’s biggest and best celebration of classic motorcycles comes to Staffordshire County Showground. The Carole Nash Classic Mechanics Show takes place over the weekend of October 14-15 and it’s no exaggeration to say this year’s event may be the best ever. No Stafford show is complete without a…

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  • Suzuki Village at Stafford Classic Bike Show to display a whole host of rare machines

    Suzuki Village at Stafford Classic Bike Show to display a whole host of rare machines

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    Sam Hewitt

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    VISITORS to the upcoming Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show – October 14-15 – will have the opportunity to get up close to a variety of rare Suzukis, including the two RG500s which Barry Sheene powered to world championship success in 1976 and 1977. The iconic red, white and yellow machines will be joined by…

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  • The beginnings of a wonderful relationship

    The beginnings of a wonderful relationship

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    Sam Hewitt

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    So why would Bob turn down these works rides and instead decide to stay with Joe, working at the back of a funeral parlour in Bellshill, Glasgow? The answer: Bob was a man of his word and he had made plans with Joe for the 1956 season. Bob’s friendship with Potts and his belief in…

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  • BHR Cadwell Moore has it

    BHR Cadwell Moore has it

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Close finishes, a dominating performance and something of a find in the ‘chairs’ added to the memorable BHR meeting for round two of the championship in Lincolnshire. Read more News and Features in the September/October issue of Classic Racer – on sale now

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  • Breathing life back into Clara

    Breathing life back into Clara

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Initially, the cammy Velocette was anonymous. The bike came about as the result of a discussion between two of the company’s top engineers. It was based on a standard, 350cc overhead camshaft KTT engine but among many others of that ilk the supercharger made this one a unique example. Designer Phil Irving and technical director…

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