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  • Two generations of Aermacchi racing history heading to Stafford

    Two generations of Aermacchi racing history heading to Stafford

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Two fascinating competition motorcycles spanning very different eras of Aermacchi and Harley-Davidson racing history will be heading to Stafford this autumn – you’ll be able to see them, and hear them running! Owned by Andy Webb, the 1969 Aermacchi-Harley Davidson 350cc Lawton Ala D’Oro and 1974 Harley Davidson-Aermacchi RR250 Grand Prix racer will be among…

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  • Barry Sheene replica leathers raise £3,000 for Two Wheels for Life

    Barry Sheene replica leathers raise £3,000 for Two Wheels for Life

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    Mark Lancaster

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    This weekend saw the annual Two Wheels for Life auction take place at the British round of MotoGP, held at Silverstone. One of the key auction lots was a unique set of Dainese custom-made Barry Sheene replica leathers. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Barry Sheene winning the first of his two 500cc World Championships…

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  • Bazza’s first!

    Bazza’s first!

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Words: Bertie SimmondsPic: Mortons Archive Some Fifty years ago Barry Sheene took his first 500cc Grand Prix race win. It was just months after his near-death crash at Daytona and his victory set the scene for his two world championships in 1976 and 1977. Suzuki’s iconic RG500 would eventually win 49 races, four riders’ titles…

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  • Dunlop Debut!

    Dunlop Debut!

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Fifty years ago… the summer of ’76 — the heatwave, petrol at 76 a gallon, Barry Sheene and James Hunt winning world championships on two and four wheels. Punk rock was on its way to shake up the establishment and one J. Dunlop was about to make his debut at the Isle of Man TT…

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