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Over recent weeks we’ve been made aware some of our North American readers have not been receiving subscription copies of their magazines for a number of months through Motorsport publications. Motorsport Publications – an independent subscription fulfillment company – appears not to be fulfilling subscriptions and we understand communications with Motorsport have been difficult for…

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It’s sincerely hoped that the Stafford Classic MotorCycle show will be able to run at its traditional April date in 2021, with preliminary planning well underway. The 2020 event was going to be ‘40s themed’, tying in with the end of the Second World War, and the 40th anniversary of the first show. Of course,…

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The Scorton Giant Auto and Bike Jumble event in North Yorkshire has reopened and will go ahead on December 19. The autojumble will be undercover and outside at the 10-acre site at the North Yorkshire Events Centre, with an extra date added for January 16, 2021. The Scorton event’s spring dates had previously been cancelled due to concerns…

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One of the top AMA flat-tracker racers of the 1950s, Everett Brashear died October 29, in Los Angeles, California. He was 93. Between 1952 and 1960, Brashear won 15 AMA flat-track nationals and dozens of regional races. Born in Texas, Brashear grew up with little interest in motorcycling, but by the 1950s was a leading…

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The Bonhams Winter Sale has been deferred by one week due to the current situation regarding the pandemic, and will now take place on Friday, December 11, and Saturday, December 12. It will be staged as a live and online auction ‘behind closed doors’, with an auctioneer at the rostrum and bids accepted online, by…

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Want a motorcycle for Christmas? Ok, you’ll probably have to ask Father Christmas for that one, but we have got all the motorcycling stocking fillers you could ever wish for this festive season. Why not spend your time wisely and gen up on what’s hot (and what’s not) in the world of two-wheels. Whether you’re…

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Hope this may be of interest – I was long ago given this old trophy, it belonged to an aunt in Manchester. The chap who was presented with it received it in 1913; he was my aunt’s step-father, his name Harry Taylor. My aunt gave it to me while having a clear out, as she…

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Just writing to say I enjoyed the article in the November issue of The Classic Motorcycle, regarding the Lakeland Motor Museum. My father, Peter Gasson, was a fan of AJW motorcycles and at one time had five in his collection. He used his 1938 JAP engine model extensively, and rode from Surrey over to the…

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The Isle of Man Government has confirmed that the next TT will take place from Saturday 28 May to Saturday 11 June in 2022. It’s sad news – but considering the continued uncertainty as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the Isle of Man TT organisers have bitten the bullet and made the call to cancel…

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Mortons Books’ biggest sale of the year has arrived! You can get a HUGE 30% OFF ALL BOOKS from Black Friday through to 11:59pm on Cyber Monday PLUS you can get FREE UK delivery. Whether you are treating yourself or ticking off your Christmas lists, Mortons Books have a huge range of books from rail…

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