We have published two stories covering the New Zealand Tourist Trophy racing that ran from 1931 to 1950 on Waiheke Island. We have managed to put up a couple of race programs from the late 1940s (with a few more to come) however prewar or 1930s programs are proving quite hard to come by. Of […]
NZ Tourist Trophy Race Programmes 1938 and 1939. Read More »
It is great to see that classic motorcycle clubs are still keen to put efforts into organising rallies, especially after 45 years, and even more so as it is getting harder and harder to find people who are able to assist in the organising of such events. Added to this the devastation that was created
Hawkes Bay Classic Motorcycle Rally September 2024. Read More »
Endurance and Reliability Trials have been around since man first installed an engine into a bicycle frame. They are a measure of the riders stamina and the motorcycles ruggedness and reliability. Both Knobster and myself have competed in such an event, ours being The Grand Challenge organised by Rusty Nuts and the aim was to
1950 John Bull Reliability Trial. Read More »
With the event organised by the Pioneer Sports Club and held on Saturday, March 12th, 1932 at the New Brighton Trotting Club Track this would have to be a great reference publication for those interested in the early history of motorcycle racing in Canterbury. With a proud line up of riders including Lew Evans, Tommy
Pioneer Sports Club 1932 Race Meeting Read More »
This is just an advance notice from the folks in the Hawkes Bay Classic Motorcycle Club who organise the annual Taupo to Napier Mail Run. This will be their 33rd event and has been confirmed for Saturday 19th March 2022. For those who may have heard of the run but not done it is an
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