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ALAN CATHCART
Internationally syndicated - leading motorcycle columnist. Alan writes about the Mike, Steve Wynne and The Bike.

 

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WORLD EXCLUSIVE ! ! ! !

MIKE HAILWOOD'S 1978 ISLE OF MAN TT
WINNING DUCATI 900F1 RACER TEST

* Exclusive track test of Mike the Bike's most famous motorcycle - the Ducati V-twin on which he won the 1978 Formula 1 TT on his legendary comeback to bike racing, and the Isle of Man.

* Bike tested at Mallory Park, scene of Mike's double-up short circuit victory a week later, against Britain's top stars of the era.

* Complete history of the bike and Hailwood's return to racing, as recounted by Steve Wynne, the man who masterminded it and prepared the Ducati for Mike to ride.

* Full technical description, including details of the many modifications Wynne made to the NCR-built bike on arrival from Italy.

* Bike has never been ridden on a race track since Hailwood's last race on it at Silverstone in '78 - has remained in completely original and authentic condition ever since.

* History on wheels - the greatest road racer's greatest bike?