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  • Tom Loughridge

    Tom Loughridge

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    Words: Charlie Williams Starting in 47 TT races, Tom Loughridge was the epitome of a motorcycle road racer who, in his own words ‘Lived to race at the TT’. Although having a particular affinity with

  • Remembering Rodney

    Remembering Rodney

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    Dear CR Hope this note finds you well and continuing with your great endeavour of producing the wonderful magazine that is Classic Racer. It’s always a good day when my subscription arrives in my mailbox

  • My old Matchless on the cover

    My old Matchless on the cover

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    Nice article and pictures on the Matchless G3LS in the July issue. I owned/restored the bike before selling it on. Specification includes a 7.5 compression ratio piston and SH (scrambles) cams, minor port polishing and

  • Book Review: “Moon Eyes – The John Cooper story”

    Book Review: “Moon Eyes – The John Cooper story”

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    Road racing legend, Grand Prix hero, motorcycling icon Editor: Richard Skelton Author and interviewer: Chris Carter, with contributions byColin Seeley, Peter Williams,Sir Robin Miller, contemporary riders and associates. Foreword: Mike Trimby Published by: Mortons Media

  • WATCH: James Whitham’s Whithamcisms

    WATCH: James Whitham’s Whithamcisms

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    Bertie Simmonds hosts an evening with James Whitham, professional motorbike racer and chat about his upbringing, his eccentric father and professional career.

  • It’s a Belgian Blitz…

    It’s a Belgian Blitz…

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    …screamed the headline, but Dave Watson pulled the Brits up to fourth in the 1980 MX d’Nations. Words: Tim BrittonPics: Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons Archive Choosing material from the vast archive at the CDB

  • ‘Come on then, stop us striking!’

    ‘Come on then, stop us striking!’

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    YEAR: 1982. // LOCATION: Nogaro circuit, paddock gates, France. Things had been growing tense in the world of motorcycle racing – on the riders’ side frustrations were rising to almost pique in Grand Prix. Riders

  • WATCH: James Whitham’s Whithamcisms

    WATCH: James Whitham’s Whithamcisms

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    Bertie Simmonds hosts an evening with James Whitham, professional motorbike racer and chat about his upbringing, his eccentric father and professional career.

  • WATCH: James Whitham’s Whithamcisms

    WATCH: James Whitham’s Whithamcisms

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    Bertie Simmonds hosts an evening with James Whitham, professional motorbike racer and chat about his upbringing, his eccentric father and professional career.

  • SIDECAR STAR Steve SET FOR show

    SIDECAR STAR Steve SET FOR show

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    The most successful driver in Grand Prix Sidecar history, Steve Webster, is to be guest of honour at the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, at Stafford over the weekend of October 19-20. The 10-time


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