Articles by Darryl Flack
Jay Springsteen: Dust Bowls and Dust-Ups Part 1
Jay Springsteen’s first AMA national win came in 1975 at Louisville when he was just 18, and he went onto rack up 43 AMA victories and three AMA Championships in a pro career that spanned …
Croz’s first Oz Race: Castrol 6 hour 1975
“My first race on Australian soil was at the 1975 Castrol Six Hour. I travelled over in the belief that I could find a ride and I thought that Kawasaki Australia would help a little …
Seventh Heaven: Barry Sheene – The legend Lives On
Today is the 7th Anniversary of the passing of Motorcycling legend Barry Sheene.
When Barry Sheene decided to up stumps from his country mansion in England and move his entire family to the Gold Coast in …
Greg Pretty Tribute: The Little Master 1955-2010
Greg Pretty was one of the most versatile riders of his generation, and hugely respected by his peers.
Aussie race legend Greg Pretty lost his life in a terrible head-on accident on January 16, 2010 aboard …
Matt Blair remembers Mick Doohan in the ‘80s
It was an extraordinary gathering, almost pre-ordained. About 12 hours after the news of Mick Doohan’s retirement broke in Australia on 10 December, 1999, a group of people was engaging in what Doohan had done …
1989 Aussie bike GP remembered
It is hard to believe that it is 20 years since the very first FIM-sanctioned Australian Grand Prix captured the imagination of the Aussie public and the admiration of the entire GP paddock. When I …
Gregg Hansford – His Greatest Australian Race
Ever witnessed a feat that changed you for ever? Something that left an indelible imprint that sends shivers down your spine just re‑living it. The occasion that left me a devoted disciple of motorcycle racing, …
Stu Avant – Running on Empty Part III
Never heard of Stu Avant? If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a GP racer, Stu’s story will dispel the myths and reinforce the realities of a unique life on the grand prix trail in the …
Stu Avant – Running on Empty Part II
Never heard of Stu Avant? If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a GP racer, Stu’s story will dispel the myths and reinforce the realities of a unique life on the grand prix trail in the …
Stu Avant “Running on Empty” Part 1
Never heard of Stu Avant? If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a GP racer, Stu’s story will dispel the myths and reinforce the realities of a unique life on the grand prix trail in the …
Two-Wheel Heroes: 1960-1989 Part II
Following on from Part One of Top Ten Heroes of the two-wheel world, here’s numbers #s 6 to 10 on the leather clad list.
6) Barry Sheene – Famous for his two horrific get offs at …
Top Ten Two-Wheel Heroes: 1960-1989 Part 1
Following on from Nick Garton’s Top Ten Heroes of the four-wheel world, here’s our top-ten leather clad list. In no particular order, here’s our first five heroes with the second five to be presented next …
Jeff Ward – Monkey Bike Urchin to All-Round Legend
Two-wheel luminaries Steve McQueen, Malcolm Smith and Mert Lawwill weren’t the only dudes to star in On Any Sunday. If you’re a fan of the film, you may recall one of the first scenes featuring …
Jammin’ Jimmy – Psyche-Out 101 Part III
In Parts I and II of our story on ‘70s motocross icon Jammin’ Jimmy Weinert, we learned how the tall New Yorker successfully employed calculated psyche-out tactics to blunt the arrogance of the all-dominant European …
Jarno Saarinen – GP Genius Part II
Doctor Claudio Costa is the famous physician who played a crucial role in saving Mick Doohan’s broken leg, enabling the Australian to go onto win five world 500cc championships. Costa has been lauded for the …
