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Hailwood’s win through Australian eyes

When Mike Hailwood won the Formula One TT on 7 June 1978, his victory didn’t just make headlines in the motorcycling press and sport pages of newspapers. It became…
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Tasmanian Motorcycle Club

The Tasmanian Motor Cycle Club (TMCC) holds a very proud place in the history of motorcycling. Formed in 1905 as the Tasmanian Automobile Club (TAC), it’s the third-oldest continuously…
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Where are they now? Steve Parrish

Steve Parrish quips that he hasn’t had a real job for 43 years. These days, he’s a commentator, raconteur and author – co-writing a biography of his great mate…
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Not Forgotten - Jack Forrest

There’s one motorcyclist whose name is guaranteed a mention every time motorsport graces Mount Panorama, and that’s Arthur Ronald ‘Jack’ Forrest. In an age…
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Remembering Kenny Blake

The 37th memorial lunch for Aussie racing legend Kenny Blake will be held at the Laurel Hotel, Ascot Vale on the 9 June from 12:30pm. The event will…
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He did what? The Sandman

There’s only one reason to visit Poeppel Corner. And that’s to say you’ve been there. There’s no grand old pub with a wide shady verandah, no historic public edifice…
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Motorcycle chariots 

The 1933 revival of the Police and Firemen’s Carnival was a sensation. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, “a more spectacular attraction has never been seen on Sydney…
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Where are they now? - Laurie Alderton

Laurie Alderton is renowned for his frame-straightening business in Sydney’s west, now run by his son, David. Laurie turned 80 last year, and still cycles 5km down to…
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The James boys

Born into a wealthy Melbourne family, Australia’s James boys never resorted to crime like outlaw Jessie James, though in 1896 they decided to try their luck in the…
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Where are they now? Warwick Schuberg

It was tooling around Florida Keys on a 150cc Vespa that first attracted young Warwick to two wheels and, on his return home to Australia, the need to…
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Not Forgotten - Les Bailey

Check the name Stephen Leslie Bailey in the official Isle of Man archives and you’ll find two appearances – the first and the second for any Australian competitor. Check…
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ANZAC SPECIAL - PERCY 'BUCK' WEATHERILT

Prior to the Great War, Buck was building motorcycles at Rex Engineering in Coventry in the UK. At the same time, he was also winning TT class races at…