Classic Racer

The 145mph TZ750 Flat Tracker: Banned but not Forgotten

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Sam Hewitt

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7th July 2017

Sideways scrubbing. Looking for traction. Riding what is one of the nastiest machines ever made. There’s a reason why many in the racing world love and fear these things. Not least of all because of how they bite. And how often they can. Words: Terry Stevenson Photography: Kenny Roberts, Dan Mahoney archives, Terry Stevenson …
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Lazzarini – Small bore assassin

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Sam Hewitt

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5th July 2017

In the ultra-lightweight classes Eugenio Lazzarini was a force majeure, with 27 GP victories, two 50cc titles and another in the 125cc class. He was runner-up eight times and won four Italian crowns. As if that’s not quite enough, it is worth adding that this tiny track master was one of the last of the…
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Good as Gould

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Sam Hewitt

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29th June 2017

Dear CR In the November/December issue of Classic Racer, you covered the career and success of Rod Gould. He, along with his mum and dad lived next door to me and my parents, and Rod was born there. I was allowed to hold him when he was a few hours old, me being 12 at…
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Classic Racer July/August 2017

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Sam Hewitt

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29th June 2017

Archive opener One from our archive which not only shows a great rider doing what made them great but also the folly of a watching crowd who choose the wrong direction in which to spectate. Paddock Gossip Malcolm’s been out and about in various corners of various paddocks gathering the where, the what and the…
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Watching

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Sam Hewitt

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29th June 2017

Hello and welcome to this latest issue of Classic Racer – I sincerely hope you enjoy it. There is change in them there racing worlds. And we’re witnessing what could end up being the start of something pretty special. I’m talking about our racing world and how it’s starting to be viewed by the wider,…
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Hengelo – 50 years of Road Racing

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Sam Hewitt

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29th June 2017

Words and photographs: Jan Burgers In the Seventies, over 30 road races were organised a year in the Netherlands on public roads. Most of them under FIM regulations and up to 20,000 spectators came to see their heroes every weekend. Today, there is only one race left and the number of race fans has sunk…
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New Davida Leather Liners

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Sam Hewitt

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29th June 2017

If it’s to match your bike, riding gear or simply to enjoy customising your helmet, the interior leather liners on both the Davida Speedster V3 and Ninety 2 can be removed and retro-fitted with Davida’s new Leather Liner Kits. The Speedster V3 after-market liner kits are available in five different colours, black, brown, ZNut brown,…
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Lansdowne – The season so far

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Sam Hewitt

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29th June 2017

The Lansdowne season kicked off at Pembrey over the Easter weekend as guests of the CRMC, and ran in unseasonably warm and sunny weather. Thirty riders entered the various classes to kick-start their points tally for the season. Saturday morning qualifying saw the Bonhams class runners at the sharp end, with Dean Stimpson, Izzard Racing…
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Landmark IoM stamps

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Sam Hewitt

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29th June 2017

This four-stamp issue, TT Winners, features Joey Dunlop, Steve Hislop, Ian Simpson and Ian Hutchinson, who, between them, have achieved more than 50 TT victories. 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of Dunlop’s first win, Hislop’s 30th, Simpson’s 20th and Hutchinson’s 10th. The stamps, designed by local business Isle of Man Advertising and PR, feature photographs…
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Keith Heckles Tribute

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Sam Hewitt

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29th June 2017

Both sons of the late Keith Heckles will return to the Isle of Man to ride in the Classic Racer Lap of Honour at this year’s Classic TT and Festival of Motorcycling in August, as a tribute to their father. Mark Heckles, who had a successful race career in the UK and Europe, including World…
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