Classic Racer

THE HONDA CR93

“I remember it clearly – the stillness and absolute lack of sound as the 40,000 people crowded into the natural amphitheatre that is Mallory Park held their collective breath.”

swear that a butterfly landing on a leaf would have been heard by all.Then the starter’s flag dropped; there was the patter of feet and the spluttered cacophony of assorted two-stroke engines; but above it all was the booming howl of the small collection of Honda CR93s that

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