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Remembering Rod Pallant: a drag racing original

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Mark Lancaster

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6th October 2026

A couple of months on from the sad news of Rod Pallant’s death, we look back at Keith Lee’s tribute to one of British drag racing’s most memorable characters. First published in Old Bike Mart, the piece below is reproduced verbatim. The drag racing community has lost a memorable bike racer with the passing of…
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Everything you need to know about the Stafford Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show 2026

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd October 2026

The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash returns to Staffordshire Showground on October 10-11, with more than 900 traders, dealers and autojumble stands, a huge club presence, famous racing machinery, special guests and the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale. Staffordshire Showground is preparing to welcome thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts for one of the biggest…
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National Motor Museum to leave Beaulieu

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Mark Lancaster

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1st October 2026

It has been announced that Beaulieu will not be renewing the lease of the world-famous National Motor Museum which expires in 2030. The museum can trace its origins back to 1952 when Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, put on display five veteran cars as a tribute to his pioneering motorist father, John, 2nd Baron…
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Wartime DKW emerges from the River Danube

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Mark Lancaster

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30th September 2026

Global warming across the world has resulted in water levels in rivers, lakes and reservoirs dropping, leading to the reemergence of long-submerged buildings and even villages. But in Budapest, a decrease in the level of the Danube has led to a particularly interesting discovery. People walking along the side of river in Batthyány Square opposite…
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Watsonian tackles electric sidecar challenge with Harley-Davidson LiveWire

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd September 2026

The latest combination from Watsonian Sidecars is rather unusual. Instead of its usual petrol-engined fare, the Cotswold company took on the challenge of adding a chair to one of Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycles. A long-standing customer approached Watsonian and said that he wanted to add an electric outfit to his collection of motorcycles, using a Harley…
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British Cars & Bikes Classic Display Day comes to ’Normous Newark Autojumble

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd August 2026

The next ’Normous Newark Autojumble takes place on Sunday, September 13, with an added attraction for owners of classic British cars and motorcycles. The British Cars & Bikes Classic Display Day will give eligible vehicles the chance to become part of the show itself — with free entry for British motorcycles over 15 years old…
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Looking back: Bultaco Owners Club gathers at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum

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Mark Lancaster

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19th August 2026

Looking back to April, the Bultaco Club UK brought more than 50 Bultaco motorcycles together at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, a fitting venue given the close association between Bultaco and Sammy Miller during the 1960s. Chris Mabey was there to capture the day. In glorious April sunshine, the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum was delighted…
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Council car park provision for motorbikes back in focus, one year on

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Mark Lancaster

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28th July 2026

Designated spaces added to accommodate almost 200 motorbikes in council car parks as bikers receive a boost 12 months after grim provision unearthed Pressure from key figures in the motorcycle community is paying off after room for almost 200 bikes has been added to council car parks a year after a damning report. Only 4,241…
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Two ultra-rare Ducatis set to headline Mecum Monterey auction

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Mark Lancaster

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24th July 2026

A historic 1972 Ducati 750 Imola racer and an exceptionally original 1974 Ducati 750SS Green Frame will lead a tempting selection of collector motorcycles crossing the block during Monterey Car Week. Two remarkable Ducatis with direct links to one of the most important chapters in the Italian manufacturer’s history are set to appear at the…
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Win tickets and VIP passes to the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd July 2026

One of motorcycling’s great sporting rivalries will be relived this October when the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, returns bigger and better than ever, and you could be there to chat to the stars of the show.
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