Words: Norm DeWitt Photos: Norm DeWitt and Don Morley archive Watching the racing in his native Imola, Gresini was drawn to the sport, especially the famous F750 races held there, featuring his hero, Marco Lucchinelli.
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It was the Best of Times
The Racing Career of Charlie Williams Another long overdue story of a hugely successful race career is told in Charlie Williams’ autobiography. Starting out as a sidecar passenger, Charlie quickly realised he should stick to
Read moreThe madness of Millyard on show at Stafford
Genius engineer Allen Millyard, will be showcasing many of his wild and wacky creations at The Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in October when he is a guest of honour. Allen is renowned for
Read moreSliding for charity at sidecar festival
One of the highlights of The Cadwell Park Sidecar Festival, held in June, (and there were many), was the sponsored passenger rides in the sidecars, raising money for charity. One of the first to hold
Read moreFarewell Itoh-san
Words: Tommy Robb It is with great sadness that I write this tribute to a long-time Japanese Suzuki Team icon who was one of Suzuki’s flagship riders and my friend of 59 years. When we
Read moreRemembering the roads
Dear CR The article in CR #197 about the making of the film, The Road Racers, got me thinking – always dangerous for a pensioner… I saw the film on BBC2 when first shown and
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YEAR: 1987 // LOCATION: Anderstorp, Sweden// IT’S THE: 125cc grid When Don Morley sent us this image for our Fausto feature on page 28 of this very issue, we had a problem. We desperately wanted
Read moreFestival of 1000 bikes
Now back to its roots, the VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes proved hugely popular with those on track and spectators alike. Always a favourite with the crowd is the John Cooper and Giacomo Agostini reenactment
Read moreA reply from Pete Crawford
Dear Dick I’m so glad that you enjoyed the recent Ray Knight and Mick Boddice pieces. I’ve always had a soft spot for the chairs and production racers. They never quite commanded the same status
Read moreWebster stars at Stafford
Steve Webster, the most successful sidecar racer of all time, will be guest of honour at the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show this October. He always attracted a large audience during his racing days,
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