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Whatever happened to? DENIS PARKINSON

TWO WHEELS OR THREE? • Darren Dixon won a British Superbike title on a Suzuki RG500, then switched to three wheels and won two Sidecar world championships. How the hell did he manage that?

DOCTOR’S ORDERS... • Dr John Wittner was a legend among Moto Guzzi fans everywhere. To mark his sad passing we ride one of his amazing V-twins – the Moto Guzzi 8V Daytona.

ICONIC METAL #42 1977 SEELEY YAMAHA TZ750

1955 DUCATI 125 BIALBERO • The Ducati 125 Bialbero came at a time when ways to cut through the air and make best use of the limited power were at their peak. The technology beneath is often forgotten due to the looks of this ‘dustbin’ faired Ducati.

Baker DAYS • Steve Baker was a little guy with a huge talent. He’s coming to Mallory Park this summer for the Bonanza event in July: here’s why you should be there…

Guy Martin... • …motorcycle racer, classic bike lover, TT and general road-racer, daredevil TV presenter and humble HGV mechanic. Classic Racer sat down with the Grimsby-born legend for a ‘quick’ chat ahead of his appearance at The Classic MotorCycle Show April 20/21.

SIMMO! • After winning the British Superbike and Supersport 600 titles in the same year, Ian Simpson was a rider in demand for the 1995 season, but things didn’t go quite to plan. In Part 2 of our series, ‘Simmo’ talks us through the second half of his remarkable career: 1995-1999.

FOGARTY • Forget the jungle, British bike hero Carl Fogarty reckons his bravest exploits came at the Isle of Man TT and helped him to his first world titles…

BARRY THE BIKE • Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards is a classic racer in his own right. We love Spike here at CR, and in this – his first instalment – he tells us of a project racing bike called ‘Barry’…

Back Day • Welcome to ‘Back in the Day’ where we want to see all your old photographs from way back when. They could be of you racing, or perhaps you meeting your racing idol – or maybe just snaps you’ve taken at a race event from yesteryear: do be mindful of copyright! There’s a prize for the best! Send them to: BSimmonds@mortons.co.uk

Next Issue • #228 – on sale June 20, 2024