The term Classic Racing in the United Kingdom is generally accepted as
motorcycle racing
Motorcycle racing (also called moto racing and motorbike racing) is the motorcycle sport of racing motorcycles. Major varieties include motorcycle road racing and off-road racing, both either on circuits or open courses, and track racing. Ot ...
as defined under the rules and or auspices of the
Classic Racing Motorcycle Club (CRMC). This was established in 1981 and mostly caters for solos and sidecars manufactured in the period 1945–1972.
Motorcycles from an earlier era, including a Pre-1935 class, are raced by the
Vintage Motor Cycle Club
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club (VMCC) is a UK-based vintage motorcycle club with over 14,000 members, which aims to promote and preserve all makes of motorcycles over 25 years old.
History
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club was founded on 28 April 194 ...
(VMCC). The VMCC race classes are mostly for Pre-1963 bikes.
The Mountain Circuit-'Manx Grand Prix'
The
Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course (or 'Snaefell Mountain Course, Mountain Circuit') every year for a two-week period, usually spanning the end of August and early September. New for 2022 is a period re ...
, held on the
Isle of Man
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, is considered by Classic racers worldwide as the ultimate classic racing event. This involves three or more laps around the famous 37 ¾ mile long 'Mountain' circuit. The Manx GP is traditionally held at the end of August.
Classic Racing around the world
The Lansdowne Classic Serieshosts the official British Championship for pre-1964 Grand Prix 500cc machines, their other classes serve 350 and 500 machines of the period with various modification regulations. The Lansdowne enjoys a unique link to the Goodwood Revival and the Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy race.
GP Originalshas the biggest dedicated grid of 250cc and 350cc Grand Prix post-classic motorcycles. The UK based Series began in 2017 and is inspired by the Hailwood Trophy race at the Goodwood Members Meeting. Typical machines are Yamaha TZ250 and TZ350 but other marques including the Harley Davidson RR250 and Rotax feature.
The International Historic Racing Organisation has been running for over 20 years and organises high level competition for classic racing motorcycles around Europe
In the United States Classic Racing is organised by the
American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association
AHRMA (American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving, restoring and competing on historic motorcycles. With over 3000 members, AHRMA is the leading vintage motorcycle racing group in Nort ...
(AHRMA) who organise Classic Racing events for all types of Classic bikes.
Classic Racing Australia is a non-profit organisation, formed in August 2000, which was designed to keep Classic Motorcycle Racing alive and well in Australia.
External links
GP Originals – Post Classic motorcycle racing for 250 and 350 Grand Prix machinesThe Lansdowne Classic Series – premier Classic Grand Prix motorcycle racing 350-500cc International Historic Racing Organisation
Classic Racing Motorcycle ClubVintage Motor Cycle ClubManx GPAHRMAClassic Racing AustraliaCRMC Rider of the Year's websiteClassic Suzuki two-stroke Racing siteTeam Obsolete
Motorcycle racing by type
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