classic racing motorcycles

Two generations of Aermacchi racing history heading to Stafford

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Mark Lancaster

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5th September 2026

Two fascinating competition motorcycles spanning very different eras of Aermacchi and Harley-Davidson racing history will be heading to Stafford this autumn – you’ll be able to see them, and hear them running! Owned by Andy Webb, the 1969 Aermacchi-Harley Davidson 350cc Lawton Ala D’Oro and 1974 Harley Davidson-Aermacchi RR250 Grand Prix racer will be among…
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The Viscount: A rare production-built Norvin with Bonneville pedigree

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Mark Lancaster

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20th August 2026

Marrying a Vincent V-twin engine and a Norton Featherbed frame was a well-known partnership by the end of the 1950s, but these ‘Norvins’ were generally the province of the amateur builder. Then motorcycle engineer Tom Somerton of Somerton Engineering decided that something a little less homebuilt would appeal to racers. One of the most successful…
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Classic Bikes at Darley Moor

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RowenaH

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8th April 2018

On Monday 7th May, a full grid of classic competitors will take to the track at Darley Moor Race Circuit in a unique test of high speed riding skill and mental discipline. As well as the usual range of modern races, the Bank Holiday Monday features Thunderfest – exclusively for old bikes… Unlike a normal…
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