All that happened in 1971?
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.