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Classic Ads: Barry Sheene and Dick Johnson for Shell

I had forgotten about this series of TV commercials from Shell Australia. This ad called “sock”, captured two racers who have the gift of the gab, Barry Sheene and Aussie V8 legend, Dick Johnson.
Both men …

Video: Barbour Bike Jacket celebrating 75 years

I love this ad. I think its fabulous that the Barbour brand is doing  authentic work and using its motorsport heritage so successfully. Its also impressive to see what guys can do on twin shock …

Longford Revival Festival recreates a bygone era

Tasmanians will have the opportunity to recapture a golden period in the state’s history when a new major event is staged in the state’s north-east region from April 1 to 3.
The Longford Revival Festival will …

Dick Mann Honda CB750 Race Replica

Check out these wonderful images of a Dick Mann Honda CB750 replica, shot at Deus ex Machina in Sydney.
The Dick Mann Honda CB750 owns a special piece of moto history. It was the bike that …

Motorsport Retro launches Vintage Motocross Team

We are extremely excited to announce that we will be running a five bike VMX team in 2011.
We have built a couple of new bikes over the last few months and we can’t wait to …

Legends: Johnny Cecotto

For a rookie GP season, Alberto “Johnny” Cecotto’s impact in 1975 takes some beating. As a 19-year-old riding a second-tier Yamaha with a year-old factory engine, he won four 350 GPs and dethroned Giacomo Agostini …

2011 Vets MXdN set for Farleigh Castle

The 2011 Vets Motocross Des Nations will be held at Farleight Castle on September 24-25, 2011.
A huge line up of  former greats  are confirmed including  Dave Thorpe, Shayne King, Josh Coppins, Darryl King, Gordon Crockard, …

2011 Barry Sheene Festival of Speed set for April 1-3

The Barry Sheene Festival of Speed will once again be held at Eastern Creek International Raceway in April 2011. This time it will NOT be over Easter weekend as that clashes with too …