Classic Racer

FAST AND FURIOUS

It was supposed to be a parade of Superbikes and old two-stroke Grand Prix bikes, but riders in the GP Legends clocked some of the fastest laps of this year’s InterFoS.

“I reckon Frankie Chili is easily doing 1min38s,” said ex-GP racer Jeremy McWilliams, towelling the sweat off his face after six hectic laps on their first Sunday outing. “With a bit more effort we have the potential to set the fastest lap of the meeting.”

Standing nearby looking as cool as a movie star about to front Hollywood’s cameras was World Superbike legend Pierfrancesco Chili. When asked about his pace he just smiled and said: “I think I can go another three seconds faster, but….”

Last year Chili stunned the crowd with some committed riding in the parades. This year he really ramped it up, dragging

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