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Phil Read airborne on the 250cc four cylinder Yamaha in 1964 Eight-times world champ Phil enthralled the appreciative crowd with tales from his glittering track career and he really was in a class of his own when racing. Single minded, focused, Phil was never bothered what rival competitors thought of him. It was this dedicated…

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Trials machinery on display in the dirt bike hall The star duo are scheduled for 10.15 outside the Dirt Bike experience hall (see showplan pdf). There will also be a trials demonstration at 10.30 by Dales Classics, and another after lunch at 14.00. It'll be spectacular. Since its inception a couple of years ago this…

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Eager crowds queue at gates A cloudy sky and fresh morning hasn't deterred the visitors to the 33rd Carole Nash International MotorCycle Show, as the entering crowds swarm at the trade stalls, to catch the early bargains. There are over 500 autojumble and trade stands, over 70 club stands, a £1 million Bonhams Auction and…

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Pair of Scotts being dropped off at this weekend’s Stafford show A sunny but gusty day at Stafford as the traders set out their stalls in preparation for the weekend. A continual stream of bike- and accessory-laden vans and trailers are parking up and offloading. In the halls you can smell oil, leather and polish,…

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David Robinson has time to smile as he eases his 1927 500cc BSA S27 towards the final bends on Bo-Peep Hill With no major dramas after this stage, the now less-than-pristine entry moved on to the tarmac hill course.A practice timed run establishes each rider’s target time, after that, three runs need to be as…

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