Fifteen iconic motorcycles will be displayed and considering their importance, only one will be in each garage to enable viewers to get right around the whole motorcycle. This represents a unique opportunity to see these motorcycles in the ‘flesh’ - they will only be displayed once at the SIBBB.
Of the 15 rarities, these motorcycles will be started: (times will be announced on the day and in the Program).
Moto Guzzi V8.500 Following the disappointment of 2016 when the V8 ran sporadically; with this new acquisition by Ron Angel, punters will be able to hear the full-throated roar of possibly the world’s most iconic racing motorcycle.
Moto Guzzi 350 - 1959 6 speed, 1 of only 2 produced, as ridden by the late Keith Campbell, Australia's first World Grand Prix Champion. Unbelievable concept and execution. Gilera GP 500/4 – the first bike to lap the Isle of Man TT at 100 mph in 1957. More Italian passion mixed with engineering brilliance. Jawa 350 V4 2 stroke as ridden the late great Bill Ivy. A Czech engineering masterpiece made even more remarkable under the oppressive CSSR regime.
Also, on show only will be:
Kawasaki KA 1 works 125, winner of the 1969 World 125 Championship as ridden by Dave Simmons; Bimota TZ 350, ridden by Albury teenager Graeme Geddes 26 wins in 2 seasons 1979-80; Tamborini Rotax 250, the only one; Massimo Tamburini - the founder of Bimota & designer for Ducati & MV, the Michelangelo of motorcycle design. Built for Roberto Gallina in 1983 Ridden Marcellino Lucchi.
Paton 250, #1 the only one, more Italian style and substance; 3rd In 1964 IOM TT MZ works 250, Walter Kaaden’s East German rocket ship; the pioneers of the expansion chamber. Again, like the Czechs - perseverance in the face of oppression.
This will be the last chance to see these bikes displayed in Australia by - Ron Angel Classic Racing. And if you haven’t had enough of this exotica, on the Roadrace track you will see: Out on the track; Friday 3pm, Saturday 11 am - 3 pm and Sunday 11 am.
The following six motorcycles will be ridden by current Australian champions, Team Angel Nolan Avon riders: Lachlan Hill 250 Rotax; Ben Bramich, 350 Manx Norton; Darren Bramich, 500 Paton, a stand-in for his son Tom, now in Europe to contest the world 300 championship; David Hall, ZXR750 Kawasaki; Rod Tingate 250 Honda 4; Bob Johnson 250 Honda 4.
Recent Phillip Island Classic results: Team Angel Nolan Avon riders continued their winning ways. Contesting 20 races – and winning 20 races! Ben Bramich - 350cc Manx Norton, 4 wins; Lachlan Hill - 250cc Rotax and 350cc Yamaha, 8 wins; Tom Bramich - 500cc Paton BM3 and 500cc Paton BL3, 8 wins.
Also winning the most prestigious trophy for the year the Phil Irving Memorial Trophy, were Tom and Lachlan with a maximum 100 points, sharing with ex Team Angel rider Levi Day who’s now based in the U.K.This is the first time the trophy has been shared by 3 riders.
Come and meet the riders of these exceptional motorcycles in the Team Angel Nolan Avon pits in the A Garages. This offer to view these motorcycles is never to be repeated. Once this Easters SIBBB is over, ‘that’s all folks’.
Photos MIchael Ryan- words are Peter Drakeford
