Icon. Maverick. Fan’s Favourite. Call him what you want, but you could never call #34 dull. Words: Eric Johnson Photographs: Don Morley Huge banners and home-made signs proclaiming good wishes and positivity towards fallen world
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Here’s the new AJR TSS 350 MK2
It’s a bit of art wrapped up as a replica Fifty years ago, in 1969, Bultaco presented the TSS 350 Model 29, a simple road-racing bike by design, which was well-received due to its light
Read moreRegular Paddock Gossip: Chris Swallow
The loss of Chris Swallow in the Classic TT Senior Race hit so many people so hard. The Wheeler family and the Swallow family have been great friends for 50 years, and Bill and I
Read moreA packed schedule
The CRMC’s 32-race programme provided the perfect complement to the Donington Classic Motorcycle Racing Festival, where Graham Lawlor and Pete Morris were on hand to enjoy the spectacle alongside a big turnout of race fans.
Read moreSticky issue
Dear CR I have just received my issue of Classic Racer with a wonderful photo of Mick Doohan on his Rothmans Honda (p54/55) and on the lower fairing is a sticker for SAK who were
Read moreCRMC Donington – August 3/4: Knocking on the Door
As the speeds crept up, Donington Park proved itself a brilliant hub of the classic scene once again. The Donington Park Classic Motorcycle Racing Festival, organised by the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club and promoted by
Read morePaddock Gossip: Classic TT – The future
As its official media partner, Classic Racer has a unique relationship with the Classic TT, and the man in overall charge of the event, Paul Phillips. In an exclusive interview Paul shares his thoughts on
Read moreClassic / Vintage… umm… old?
Dear CR With regards to the ongoing debate about what defines a classic/vintage racing machine, I would like to propose that there be three different types as follows: Completely original (eg: Lansdowne Series, Goodwood Revival)
Read moreNew 2019/2020 Mortons Books catalogue released
The Mortons Books catalogue showcases a wide range of topics from railway, military and aviation history to consumer issues, hobbies, crime and politics.
Read moreClassic Racer product placement
Malc Wheeler had the honour of starting the Classic Racer Lap of Honour at the Classic TT and in so doing he now has another claim to fame. The front row consisted of John McGuinness,
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