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Photo of the day: Barry Sheene
Precise
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Video Documentary: The Unrideables
Enjoy this fascinating documentary recalling one of the greatest eras in motorcycle racing history. The Unrideables tells the tale of the legendary riders of 500cc Grand Prix bikes of the 1980s.
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Video: Celebrating Jarno Saarinen
“I think there are many people who will never get so many good memories in all their life”
Here is another cracker video from Antti Kalhola celebrating the life of the legendary 1972 250cc World Champions, …
Trailer: The Unrideables
During the the glory days of 500cc racing in the 1980s and early 199os, two stroke 500cc Grand Prix bikes produced 160 HP and weighed just 120kg. Men like Kevin Schwants, Wayne Gardner, Wayne Rainey, …
Video: Barry Sheene ‘This is your life’
“World motorcycle racing champion, Barry Sheen M.B.E, this is your life.”
A young, surprised, and slightly bashful Barry Sheene beams as he is introduced to the classic television show, which goes on to tell his story …
Video Documentary: John Surtees – Motor Cyclist & Motor Racer
As comfortable at the handlebars of his MV Agusta 500 GP on the bumpy bends of the Isle of Man as he was behind the wheel of his Ferrari 158 at the Nordschleife, John Surtees is …
10 motorcycle racers who were also brilliant on four wheels
1. John Surtees 1934-
Uniquely in motorsport, ‘Il Grande John’, as he was affectionately known by the Italian tifosi, won world titles on two and four wheels. He added to his seven bike crowns – four …
Extract from Circus Life: Hinton fixes spark plug with his teeth
Below is an extract from Circus Life – Australian Motorcycle Racers in Europe in the 1950s by Don Cox.
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Video: Dirty Old Times
With a racing licence that he’s held for forty five years and a thousand or so races under his belt, Arne Wallerstedt is about as passionate and experienced a historic racer as it’s possible to …
Don Cox’ Circus Life: Australian Motorcycle Racers In Europe In The 1950s
“Experience the highs, lows and scary hospitals – stories even the men who lived them reckon people would not believe.”
Motorsport Retro’s master of motorcycles, Don Cox, is back in a big way with his new …
Photo of the day: Danny “Magoo” Chandler
80s Freestyle
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Legends: Takazumi Katayama
Takazumi Katayama was different. Born in Korea in April 1951, he spent more than a decade racing in Europe, rode works machines for two factories and in 1977 became Japan’s first world Grand Prix champion.
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Video Documentary: Tribute to Barry Sheene
“A larrikin with a heart of gold, who changed the face of Grand Prix bike racing forever, and some believe we’ll never see another rider like Barry Sheene again.”
This brilliant documentary is the Australian Channel …
Video: John McGuinness – The Fast Way Around the Isle of Man
If you’re looking for some insight into the Isle of Man TT, it’s hard to find someone better qualified than the first man to complete the 37.739 mile circuit at over 130 miles per hour, ninteen-time winner, and consistent lap …
Trailer: Superbikes! When Britain Ruled The World
British fans look out for a documentary on ITV4 HD on July 4 called Superbikes! When Britain Ruled The World. The film looks back at the rivalry between Carl Fogarty, Scott Russell, Anthony Gobert and …
