Lets take a look through the archives at AMCN Vol 21 No 13 15 cents On sale 23 December 1971    Editor: Leslie Swallow

   

News

In possibly the most mind-blowing meeting of all time in Aussie motorcycle competition, Brian Hindle, a devoted Salvation Army officer of Sydney, became one of the very few men in the world to have beaten many-times world champion Giacomo Agostini on level terms when he led him home by 60 yards or so in a 12-lap 350cc race at Oran Park before 12,000 spectators. Starting side by side, both riders threw everything into it around the tight twisty 1.2-mile track.

Bike Test

Norton Commando Dominator

  •   Engine       745cc
  •   Power       45kW @ 6000rpm
  •   Torque       Not given
  •   Gearbox       Four-speed
  •   Final Drive     Chain

“A big Commando drew neatly up to the kerb outside. Darryl Clee approached and smiled down at me as I cleaned the remnants of the last trail ride from my Kawasaki. ‘I thought you might like to see my Norton,’ he said. A glance told me this was no ordinary Commando.”

Sport

Former top Sydney speedway outfit operator Eric Davies in action during the sidecar race at Oran Park.
Ago receiving the spoils for his efforts at Calder in the Coca-Cola Melbourne GP Cup

World Championship Results

500cc Giacomo Agostini

250cc Phil Read

125cc Ángel Nieto

Era Ad

A little pocket rocket, but Youngy would still struggle to get flat-foot

He said that?

“I’ll have to be on my guard – mustn’t tell him any secrets”

New Norton development boss Frank Perris on spending Xmas with his brother-in-law, the top development man for MV Agusta…

Pics of the issue

1. Some mad ape hangers on this bad boy.
2. Old mate looks like he just rolled out of the Blue Oyster Bar.