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Dr James Kelly Swanston 1908-2013

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4 July 2013

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The motorcycling fraternity has lost one of its oldest and most accomplished racing competitors with the passing of James Kelly Swanston, who would have been 105 years of age on March 26, 2013…

Exciting duels at Oulton Park

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4 July 2013

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The second race meeting of the Lansdowne Classic Series was at Oulton Park on May 31-June 1, where Bemsee were the hosts. It was a Friday-Saturday meeting with practice an qualifying on the Friday and a morning warm up and two eight lap races on the Saturday…

VMCC raffle results

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4 July 2013

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The VMCC held its Jan-June 2013 raffle draw last week and has just released details of the winners. Lucky winner of the top prize, a 1959 Velocette Venom, was Carl Storer from Leeds…

Reference: Ariel Cyclone

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3 July 2013

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Rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly went for an Ariel Cyclone just like this one. You can see why. James Robinson reports…

Road Test: Brough Superior SS80

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3 July 2013

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Just about every classic bike fan knows a little about the Brough Superior SS100. But what of its forerunner, the SS80? Dave Minton introduces us to George Brough’s stylish sidevalve V-twin…

Honda XL250

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3 July 2013

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Forget Barry Sheene’s RG500, forget Eddie Lawson’s YZRs, forget even Valentino Rossi’s Yamaha or Foggy’s Ducati. This almost standard-looking Honda XL250 cost just £100 and is the most successful race bike in the history of motorcycling. By miles…

Straight from the plate: Thruxton 500, June 1963

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3 July 2013

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The former Second World War airfield in Hampshire became a buzzing hive of frantic activity once again, with spectators and riders ready for the 500 mile endurance race…