Articles tagged with: 1970s
NRMA Motorfest 2009 – Australia Day Done in Moto Retro Style
Australia day is one of my favourite holidays, an oasis hidden amid the hustle and bustle of the New Year; a day of barbeques, sunshine, beaches and relaxation. Back when I was a lad my …
Heikki Mikkola – The original flying Finn
Make no mistake, Finland has produced more motorsport world champions per capita than any nation on earth. When you think rallying, names of champions easily come to mind, guys like Ari Vatanen, Hannu Mikkola, Timo …
Pentti Airikkala- First year in the Chevette
Check out this delightful Vauxhall film, recording Pentti Airikkala’s first year in the Vauxhall Chevette HS. The film serves as a great reminder why this driver was so popular with fans, particularly in Britain. The …
Retro Marlboro Motorcycle Racing Stickers
Ciggies and motorcycling were a marketers perfect match. Two dangerous and potentially deadly products harmoniously appealing to the risk taking, cool hunting youth in all of us.
Marlboro was the king of motorsport cigarette brands having …
Chequered flag falls on Oran Park
Oran Park was one of my favourite tracks. It really had to be as there weren’t many to chose from if you were a kid growing up on Sydney’s North Shore! When I was a …
US Motocross legend Gary Jones confirmed for 2010 HBBB
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is pleased to confirm that four time American 250cc National Motocross Championship winner Gary Jones will be the Guest of Honour at the 2010 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza to be held at …
Tim Beaumont Designs: Retro bike racing art
Art is a very personal thing and provokes different emotions and responses in each of us. Inspired by 70s flat track heroes like Gene Romero, Kenny Roberts and Rex Beauchamp, these works by British artist …
Vale Greg Pretty*
Greg Pretty, the superstar of the 1979 national season, has died in a road accident in the Adelaide Hills.
Pretty, 54, an airline pilot from Enfield (Adelaide), was riding his Honda with a group of friends …
