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  • Fowl play at 3 Sisters

    Fowl play at 3 Sisters

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    The Preston & District Motorcycle Club were holding round 5 of their championship races at 3 Sisters race circuit near Wigan on September 8 and, taking part in the Classic and Post Classic races, was

  • A few pointers

    A few pointers

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    As a seasoned IT owner and restorer/collector, (I’ve only been without an IT between the ages of 21 and 24, I’m now 53!), I can add a few pointers to the latest edition of your

  • A packed schedule

    A packed schedule

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    The CRMC’s 32-race programme provided the perfect complement to the Donington Classic Motorcycle Racing Festival, where Graham Lawlor and Pete Morris were on hand to enjoy the spectacle alongside a big turnout of race fans.

  • Readers’ tips

    Readers’ tips

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    The near side seat knob on my Norton Commando had to be removed to allow the seat to be fully lifted up and rest against the seat stay cable. But removing the knob meant that

  • Wildman memories

    Wildman memories

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    I enjoyed the article about A E Wildman & Sons in Spilsby, Lincolnshire. The history with this shop is amazing. Perhaps I could add a bit that I think is also amazing, and involves the

  • Sticky issue

    Sticky issue

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    Dear CR I have just received my issue of Classic Racer with a wonderful photo of Mick Doohan on his Rothmans Honda (p54/55) and on the lower fairing is a sticker for SAK who were

  • Honda’s 60 years on the Island: Nine years that rocked the world

    Honda’s 60 years on the Island: Nine years that rocked the world

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    This year marks the diamond jubilee of Honda’s first appearance at the Isle of Man TT in 1959, and there hasn’t been a single year since without the successful participation of racing machines built by

  • Men who mattered | H G Tyrell Smith

    Men who mattered | H G Tyrell Smith

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    He was known as Sir Tyrell, in a light-hearted recognition of his elevated social background. Words: ADAM REAR HG (Henry George) Tyrell Smith was born at Blackrock, Dublin, in 1907. His father was a keen

  • The old art

    The old art

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    Coach painting is one of the oldest forms of vehicle finishing and is still favoured by many steam enthusiasts, canal boat dwellers, carriage drivers and the occasional motorcyclist. Although DIY painting has become more difficult

  • Colin Clark’s Cadwell concludes

    Colin Clark’s Cadwell concludes

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    To finish the images of Colin Clark I conclude with the final three, which show the duel of the twins, at least one of which is a Triumph. The look on the face of rider


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