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And his father never knew of his racingFacing parental disapproval of his racing, Manxman Bob Kewley made a secret entry in the 1965 Lightweight MGP on this Greeves
The Toff with a sporting pedigreeChas Mortimer (Greeves) leaves Quarter Bridge in the 1966 Manx Grand Prixc
Not enough steering lockJohn Findlay slides to earth at Quarter Bridge in the 1966 Senior Manx Grand Prix. The reason; just take a look at that rear suspension unit! John went on to score a Junior/Senior MGP double in 1968
Rupert MurdenFirst Manx Grand Prix ride for Rupert Murden. His choice of machine has got a lot more reliable (and exotic) since those days
Early days for DannyDanny Shimmin gives his 7R a quick gettke between raes at the 1972 Jurby road race meeting. After a succession of leaderboard places, Danny Finally won the Manx Grand Prix in 1976
Tom Arters Manx missileRiding the early version of Tom Arters G50 special used so successfully by Peter Williams at the TT, David Hughes won the 1972 Senior Manx Grand Prix on the bike
1967 Production TTTesting the goods. Crooks Suzuki sponsored many TT and Manx Grand Prix riders/ Boss Eddie Crooks rode this T20 in the Production race
Roger Bowler (Triumph) in the 1968 Senior Manx Grand Prix. Roger rode a variety of machines on the Isand, from a moto-cross based Husqvarna to modern machines and classics
1964 Lightweight Manx winnersLast held in 1948, a Lightweight rce was reintroduced for the 1964 Manx. The winner was Gordon Keith (Greeves, 64). Runnner-up was Rex Butcher (17) with Terry Grotefeld third (both Aermacchi)
earolingManx Grand Prix leader board man, long-time TT rider and travelling marshal Albert Moule demnstrates the clingability of the tyres on his v125 Mondial
Manx Legend; Tom ThorpTom Thorp was never destined to reach the top spot on the podium Tom is seen here at Cronk ny Mona in the 1959 Junior; leading on the last lap, the engine expired
The flying ace and the Manx aceWWII flying ace Douglas Bader signs an autograph for triple Manx winner Don Crossley. Douglas, who briefly lived on-Island in his youth, was a guest at the 1957 Manx Grand Prix
DOT - Deviod of Trouble - not this onePeter Foster on Bray Hill in practice for the 1959 Junior Manx. The DOT, fitted with a Hogan-developed RCA engine gave so much trouble in practice week that he failed to qualify
52 years of Island racingArthur Wheelers Island career stretches from 1937 (Junior Manx Grand Prix), ending with a ride in the 1989 Classic Manx Grand Prix
Manx heroes - Alan HolmesCastletown resident Alan Holmes used his local knowledge to good effect to win the Junior/Senior double at the 1957 Manx Grand Prix
Ray and the RedPlumRay Knights account of building and riding theRedPlum, a Roal Enfield Meteor twin in an A.J.S. 7R frame
1962 - the first year for sheds in the ManxFor 1962, the Manx Motorcycle Club allowed fairings to be fitted. Freddie Fisher takes his Reg Deaden Norton through Quarter Bridge
THE cream of the cropManx Grand Prix winner and master baker Don Crossley made this celebration cake to honour Kiwi Rod Coleman;s 1954 Junior TT win with the three-valve AJS
One of the first Tritons?In the early 50s, Nortons would not sell just an engine to Cooper Cars for their Formula 3 racers. This meant a lot of Manx chassis were available
Frank Fox - racer / authorFrank Fox winning the 1953 Junior Manx Grand Prix. His autoiography Living to Race, Racing to Live is a facinating read
1959 Junior MGP team winners - Peveril MCCReg Dearden of Manchester was always a supporter of Manx riders. In the 1958 Junior his rders Mike Kelly (2, 13th) Eddie Crooks (90, 2nd) and Bob Dowty (80, 5th) won the team prize for the Peveril MCC
Honey, I shrunk the VincentIt is not unsual to overbore an engine; Peter Darvill went the other way and converted a Comet in 350cc, on which he finished 55th in the 1958 Junior Manx
The first G50 MatchlessVic Willoughby inspects the prototype G50 Matchless as Jack Williams prepares the bike for Jack Wood to use for Travelling marshal duty
1950 Manx CupNorman Culpan was a renowned motor racer, finishing third in the 1949 Le Mans 24 hour race in his Frazer Nash. In 1928 he finished 28th in the Senior Manx Grand Prix on a Rudge; 20 years later
Clive Offer (Aermacchi) and Edward Ditchfield (DMW) 1965 Lightweight Manx Grand PrixClive Offer (Aermacchi) and Edward Ditchfield (DMW) at Signpost Corner, 1965 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Bob Mawby (Norton) 1963 Senior Manx Grand Prix
Alan Potter (Armstrong) & Derek Wagstaff (Yamaha) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Stewart Smith (Yamaha) & Tony Conway 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Barry Clay (Spandoni) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Mark Linton (Yamaha) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Colin Hammond (Spondon RTX) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Ray Haynes (Yamaha) & Dave Moffitt (Yamaha) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Greg Broughton (Yamaha) & Richard Goodwin (Yamaha) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand PrixManxman Greg Broughton (Yamaha) & Richard Goodwin (Yamaha) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
John Baker (Yamaha) & Kevin Newbery (Maxton) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Neil Blackburn (Yamaha) & Nigel Griffiths (Armstrong) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Dave Moffitt (Yamaha) 1986 Lightweight Manx Grand PrixDave Moffitt (Yamaha) by Laurel Bank: 1986 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Stewart Rae (Rotax) & Pat Wynne (Armstrong) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Mick Robinson (Yamaha) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Decca Kelly (Cowles Rotax) & Craig Ryding (Kimoco) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand PrixManxman Decca Kelly (Cowles Rotax) & Craig Ryding (Kimoco) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Chris Harris (Cowles Armstrong) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Ian Jones (Yamaha) & John Davies (Padgett spl) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Sean Collister (Honda) & Tony Martin (Yamtax) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand PrixManxman Sean Collister (Honda) & Tony Martin (Yamtax) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Bob Moore (Yamaha) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
John Phillips (Yamaha) & Andy Basset (Yamaha) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Dave Montgomery (Yamaha) 1987 Senior Manx Grand Prix
Pete Beale (Yamaha) 1987 Senior Manx Grand Prix
Brian Appleton (Yamaha) 1987 Senior Manx Grand Prix
John Davis (Suzuki) 1987 Senior Manx Grand Prix
