Suzuki racing

  • Jack Findlay: The Remarkable Story of Motorcycle Racing’s Continental Circus Hero

    Jack Findlay: The Remarkable Story of Motorcycle Racing’s Continental Circus Hero

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    From an aspiring Australian racer to a 500cc world championship runner-up, Jack Findlay became one of motorcycle racing’s enduring characters. This archive feature revisits his extraordinary career, the story behind his Jakeman Matchless and the years he spent competing across Europe. Hero of the continental circus The headline used here is also the title of…

  • Bazza’s first!

    Bazza’s first!

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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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