The art of racing motorcycles has been as hazardous as it has been spectacular. Whilst still a very risky business the sport ot motorcycle racing carried even greater hazards in the 60s and 70s when circuits were often just closed roads and run-off was non-existent. Helmets and protective gear were basic and tyres and brakes were unpredictable. Inevitably lives were lost and some great names went into history as talents cut short and often in their prime. Jarno Saarinen and Kim Newcombe are just two who come to mind. Their loss forever mourned. To remember them a memorial site has been established, although maintaining it is a sad duty. Visit the site here:

Motorcycle Racing Memoriam Site

As well a special edition of the Ozebook Classic Motorcycling magazine has been issued remembering many of the riders we have lost e.g.  Billie Nelson, Dave Potter, Jarno Saarinen, Renzo Pasolini, Michel Rougerie, Kim Newcombe. Otello Buscherini, Jack Findlay, Barry Sheene, Patrick Pons, Graf Ulrich, John Newbold and Tom Herron. You can download the magazine or view it online here:

Classic Motorcycling Magazine

Barry Sheene at Anderstorp F750 Suzuki 1973 - Picture by Jan Burgers