Classic Racer

Kevin Schwanz: Lone Star

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Sam Hewitt

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7th November 2019

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 champion and local homeboy Wayne Rainey were strewn about all over the Northern California race circuit. Kevin Schwantz, the new…
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Here’s the new AJR TSS 350 MK2

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Sam Hewitt

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6th November 2019

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 weight and fantastic stability. This TSS was a larger evolution of the famous Bultaco TSS 125 and 250 that were…
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Regular Paddock Gossip: Chris Swallow

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd November 2019

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 were deadly rivals on the track when we raced in the same class, but great friends off it. We stayed…
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A packed schedule

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Sam Hewitt

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31st October 2019

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 more and view more images in the November/December 2019 issue of CR – on sale now!
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Sticky issue

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Sam Hewitt

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30th October 2019

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 a sponsor of the Rothmans team. On the sticker there is some wording beneath the letters SAK. My question is:…
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CRMC Donington – August 3/4: Knocking on the Door

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Sam Hewitt

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27th October 2019

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 MSV, has established itself as one of Europe’s leading such events, with its combination of static and track-based displays of…
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Paddock Gossip: Classic TT – The future

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Sam Hewitt

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24th October 2019

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 the Classic TT and its future with Malc Wheeler. CR: With another Classic TT successfully completed, are you happy with…
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Classic / Vintage… umm… old?

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd October 2019

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) Replica (faithful to original drawings/specifications e.g.: Works Racing Manx Norton). Alien. The third type is defined by deviations in drawings/specifications…
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New 2019/2020 Mortons Books catalogue released

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Sam Hewitt

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21st October 2019

The Mortons Books catalogue showcases a wide range of topics from railway, military and aviation history to consumer issues, hobbies, crime and politics.
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Classic Racer product placement

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Sam Hewitt

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21st October 2019

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, Carl Fogarty and Giacomo Agostini, and CR thinks, it’s safe to claim that our Malc is the only starter to…
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