Classic Racer Magazine 206 - November/December 2020 Zurück Ausgabe

Welcome to Classic Racer!

In this issue:

Freddie Spencer’s double
Thirty-five long years ago, Freddie Spencer and his amazing Honda team did what many thought would be impossible: the 250cc and
500cc double. Here – in his own words and that of his team – is the story of this stupendous achievement.

Ian Simpson double
Not to be outdone is our own Ian Simpson. Back in 1994 he accidentally took on the demands of the double when he joined Duckhams Norton, but then had to take on the supersport 600
title to help pay the bills. How and why did he manage to take both titles? Read on...

Hated Hailwood!
Mike‘The Bike’Hailwood became one of the most loved motorcycle racers of all time – but it wasn’t always so. With massive financial backing from dad Stan, and his talent, many in those first paddocks he went into didn’t think much of the soon-to-be greatest rider ever…

And much more!