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There used to be a “Lord of Lydden”. BHRs Rob Walker and his ‘Yellow Velos’ should lay claim to the title with 5 wins and a second place out of seven races at round 4 of BHRs 2012 championship.
First blood came in the first race of the day with a convincing win over the Rocket 3 of Tim Woolley in the Morris Lubricants Championship on his ‘Big’ Venom & to show that he meant business there were further wins on the ‘little’ Velo in both of Saturdays’ Bob Newby Championship races

The 1929 Grindlay-Peerless JAP 500cc ‘Hundred Model’ that is one of only two of its kind known to survive lapped Brooklands at over 100mph in 1937.
An extremely rare racing motorcycle from the 1920s that lapped the famous Brooklands race circuit at over 100mph is expected to generate intense competition among bidders at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale on Sunday 21st October 2012.
One of only two of its kind known to survive, the 1929 Grindlay-Peerless-JAP 500cc ‘Hundred Model’ (estimate £50,000 – £70,000) won the Brooklands ‘Gold Star’ award in 1937 in the hands of prominent VMCC member, the late Edmond ‘Boy’ Tubb.

Bumper 42-race programme boosted by museum displays off-track Fans of classic bikes will have plenty to celebrate at Brands Hatch this weekend (28/29 July), with club displays in addition to modern bike racing. On circuit the British Motorcycle Racing Club…

The weather stayed dry but Snetterton lived up to its breezy reputation on the 16/17 June for the third round of the 2012 BHR Championship. Yet another fantastic weekend for Ian Firmin and his ‘Molnar’ Manx with wins in all…

DFDS Seaways Yamaha Past Masters – Records Smashed As Parbury Returns Mark Parbury put in a rare appearance in the DFDS Seaways Yamaha Past Masters, riding the TZR250 his father used to race in the class, and promptly set about…

It has been announced since a few weeks already : to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the biggest show for classic motorcycles on the continent, the Superbikes will also race on the track in the Ardennes on the 29th and…

There are many amazing motorcycles steeped in racing history in this year’s Classic Bike hall. Norton Owners Club celebrates its 50th anniversary with a series of production racers and special appearances by Peter Williams and Keith Eccles. Also appearing will…

Not content with catering just for motorsport fans of two, three and four wheels the Darley Moor Road Race Club included the sounds of yesteryear last weekend when their programme included the ‘Thunderfest’ time trial. ‘Thunderfest’ showcased machines covering a…