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On This Day 1950: Barry Sheene Was Born
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On this day, 11 September 1950, Barry Sheene was born in London. He would become a two-time 500cc World Champion, a survivor of accidents that should have ended his career and perhaps the first British motorcycle racer whose personality became as recognisable as his results.
Sidecars Will Return to the Isle of Man TT in 2027 – Here Is What Will Change
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The Isle of Man TT has confirmed that sidecars will return in 2027, ending months of uncertainty following the suspension of the class during the 2026 meeting. That is the good news, and it is genuinely good news. The three-wheel crews remain part of the TT rather than becoming another chapter closed by tragedy, cost and dwindling opportunity.
Moto Guzzi’s Historic Factory Reborn for the Future
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For generations of Moto Guzzi riders, the red gate at Mandello del Lario has been more than a factory entrance. It has been a destination: proof that the motorcycles, the place and the people who built them still belong to the same story.
How Evel Knievel Went Viral Before Social Media
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Long before TikTok, YouTube or Instagram rewarded dangerous behaviour with instant attention, Evel Knievel understood how to make millions of people stop what they were doing and watch.
On This Day 1974: Evel Knievel's Snake River Jump
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On this day, 8 September 1974, Evel Knievel climbed into a steam-powered rocket called the Skycycle X-2 and attempted to cross Idaho's Snake River Canyon.