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The Story Behind The Picture – 1963 Scarborough Gold Cup

57 years ago prime contenders for the coveted Gold Cup crown at Scarborough included Billie Nelson, Derek Minter, Phil Read MBE and John Cooper. It was 1962 Lightweight 250 TT…

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Famous TT Marques: Yamaha

Next to feature in Road Racing News Famous TT Marques series is one of the ‘Big Four’ two wheel manufacturers from Japan, Yamaha. Celebrating today 65 years since it first…

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Famous TT Marques: AJS

Next to feature in Road Racing News Famous TT Marques series is another UK racing legend, 66 times podium finishers AJS. AJS (A.J Stevens & Co.Ltd) founded by Joe Stevens,…

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Rebel Read The Prince Of Speed – Book Review

First launched in 2014, eight times World Champion Phil Read MBE’s autobiography, titled Rebel Read – The Prince of Speed is a truly captivating read. You name it, it’s in…

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Analysis – Pure Road Racing’s Moto GP Connection Part 2

Throughout the 30 plus years of roads circuits holding Moto GP competition, a who’s who of motorcycle racing legends have starred at many of pure road racing’s most respected, famous…

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TT Memories: How Joey Dunlop Claimed The First Of His Record 26 Isle Of Man Wins 40 Years Ago

Many road racers in Ireland will be putting the finishing touches to their race machines ahead of the annual pilgrimage to the Isle of Man TT. This year’s biking extravaganza…

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