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Pickrell's triple - Les Williams headed the works BSA team in 1971/72 and kept a meticulous note of the bike Arthur Jakeman fettled for Ray Pickrell during that time. Here's his diary of a racing season.
Brooklands shots - Brian Woolley delves into the archives to discover some superb pictures of the famous banked track and the men who tackled it.
Harry Johnson - He rode a bit himself, did Harry, but spent most of his time fettling bikes for Geoff Duke. He travelled with the racing legend as well - and has an amusing anecdote or two to tell...
The Mclntyre G50 - Bought some years ago by Norton expert Mick Hemmings, the bike that Bob rode has been fully restored and is a fully fettled racer once again. Hemmings entrusted his pride and joy to Chris McGahan at Mallory for a Racer Test.
Racers of the Year - Nick Bates and Male Swann won two prestigious bits of silverware last December so Jim Greening pays a visit to find how they and the three cylinder outfit managed it.
Ago's incredible win - The year was 1976, a full four seasons after the ubiquitous 350cc Yamaha two stroke first won a grand prix. But the 350cc MV still had something left and Agostini gave it a last, defiant victory at the Dutch TT that year.
Dave Nicoll - Remember Winter Saturday afternoons in the Sixties? Feet up in front of the coal fire and scrambling on the telly? Yes? Then you'll also remember the name Dave Nicoll - he of the flapping white anorak.
Doug Jones - Vintage racing's man on a Norton, Jones came back to the historic scene after locking horns with young tearaways on modern 250cc machines. He valued his skin too much.
Blandford circuit - Memories of the track they called 'the riders circuit' in the fifties. In fact it weaved through a huge Army camp in the West Country just after the War - and soldiers acted as marshals.
Tell Us When - On the British scene once more with pits scene featuring the irrepressible Dave Croxford more intent on lighting his John Player than preparing to race his John Player Norton.
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Brooklands shots - Brian Woolley delves into the archives to discover some superb pictures of the famous banked track and the men who tackled it.
Harry Johnson - He rode a bit himself, did Harry, but spent most of his time fettling bikes for Geoff Duke. He travelled with the racing legend as well - and has an amusing anecdote or two to tell...
The Mclntyre G50 - Bought some years ago by Norton expert Mick Hemmings, the bike that Bob rode has been fully restored and is a fully fettled racer once again. Hemmings entrusted his pride and joy to Chris McGahan at Mallory for a Racer Test.
Racers of the Year - Nick Bates and Male Swann won two prestigious bits of silverware last December so Jim Greening pays a visit to find how they and the three cylinder outfit managed it.
Ago's incredible win - The year was 1976, a full four seasons after the ubiquitous 350cc Yamaha two stroke first won a grand prix. But the 350cc MV still had something left and Agostini gave it a last, defiant victory at the Dutch TT that year.
Dave Nicoll - Remember Winter Saturday afternoons in the Sixties? Feet up in front of the coal fire and scrambling on the telly? Yes? Then you'll also remember the name Dave Nicoll - he of the flapping white anorak.
Doug Jones - Vintage racing's man on a Norton, Jones came back to the historic scene after locking horns with young tearaways on modern 250cc machines. He valued his skin too much.
Blandford circuit - Memories of the track they called 'the riders circuit' in the fifties. In fact it weaved through a huge Army camp in the West Country just after the War - and soldiers acted as marshals.
Tell Us When - On the British scene once more with pits scene featuring the irrepressible Dave Croxford more intent on lighting his John Player than preparing to race his John Player Norton.
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