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RC Reading: A Million Miles Of Racing

22nd August 2022 RowenaH Features

RealClassic regular Stu Thomson recently discovered a book by GS Davison, Phil Heath and WJ McGowan, originally published in 1950. It attempted to capture the million miles that were estimated to be completed by motorcycle racers in that year’s season. As a fan of Italian lightweights, Stu was drawn to the report from the Ulster Grand Prix… The Ulster Grand…

Classic Italians in action

24th May 2020 RowenaH Features, From The Archive

RC Regular Stu loves his old Italian tiddlers. When he recently discovered an old book, A Million Miles Of Racing, part of ‘The Racing Year’ series, one story in particular grabbed his attention… The book outlines the Ulster grand prix in 1950, and in particular the ultra-lightweight 125cc race which was the first time the little Italian bikes had competed.…