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TT racing – American style

That was the heading (‘TT racing – American style’) on an article in the September 19, 1957 edition of The Motor Cycle, in which American Jack Mercer explained to the largely British audience just what ‘TT’ meant in America.

The story was accompanied by pictures too, including this one, which shows some of the Stateside stars in action, with Al Gunter leading the field on his Gold Star, ahead of like-mounted Dick

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