Recollections of our first Lansdowne season by Ken Perch In 2018 I decided to change from parading to racing and competed with the CRMC on a 500 Manx. It was an interesting year and a steep learning curve as it was obvious I would never be able to upgrade my license to National due to…
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Early-season commentary by Tony Perkin Spring approaches, the daylight hours eat into the gloomy winter darkness, anticipation stirs in every rider. Hibernating Lansdowne pilots stretch taught tendons with the promise of the upcoming season being their best yet. The first buds are appearing on the trees, we are finishing work in the light and returning…
The story of a 499cc Rudge Syndicate racer, by Mike Farrall I guess as time goes on, top all-round racers, the likes of Tyrell will be forgotten as more and more new names take accolades at the forefront of racing. He has become my Rudge racer hero over the years with more and more of…
Round one – Pembrey We kick off the classic racing season being hosted by the CRMC, May 3rd-4th at Pembrey in South Wales. It’s a bit of hike for most of us but the track is one of the best in the country. There will be a test day on Friday 2nd May which you…
The 20th Lansdowne season review The 2018 classic racing season was made up of 23 races at seven meetings with five different clubs at six circuits. Each of the four classes have an important sponsor, Bonhams the Auctioneers, The National Motorcycle Museum, Avon Tyres and The Classic Motorcycle magazine. Classic bike racing throughout 2018 The…
