motorcycleracing

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Weishaar (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

  • Richard Norton said:
    Lawrence Ray Weishaar (1890-1924)
    www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7298270
  • Hanna (LOC P&P) said:
    Ray Weishaar was one of the most popular motorcycle racing stars of the 1910s and 1920s. Nicknamed the Kansas Cyclone, he became part of the Harley-Davidson’s “Wrecking Crew” in 1916.

    The team’s mascot was a small pig, which they took around the track on victory laps. Because of this mascot, Harley-Davidson motorcycles are called “hogs.”

    Discover more images highlighting arts, sports, and leisure in the Not an Ostrich exhibit (available online and in person!). www.loc.gov/exhibitions/images-from-americas-library/abou...
  • jessamyn west said:
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Weishaar

Motorcycle racing in Rhayader on the old road to Aberystwyth

from Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales

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  • steveandthedogs said:
    1930's?
  • Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales said:
    Hi Steve - thanks for your comment. We think that this picture is from between 1910-1920 (although we're not sure when exactly). Do you recognise the types of bike?
  • steveandthedogs said:
    Alas, no, but contact The Classic Motorcycle or Classic Bike Guide, they will identify the leader, at least. www.classicmotorcycle.co.uk/ www.classicbikeguide.com/ They look newer than 1920, though, definite feel of the thirties. A great series of shots, by the way.
  • ali bway said:
    I really like these old motorcycles. And that's a great scenic shot of the curving roads.
  • heritagemaker said:
    My grandfather John Nathanial Walters was a noted cyclist from Wales. His contemporaries being Bert Andrews and Charlie Baker, British champions. He actually was the first to import Harley Davidson's into Saskatoon, Saskatchewan era 1912. These bikes resemble many of our family photos with the exception that many of ours have sidecars. I love it, gives me a feel of what my grandfather did whilst still in Wales. I have the Walters Family History book published in hard bound format. You just have to love these old images! Such a piece of history.

The Ulster TT at Dundrod, where heroes are forged

from National Library of Ireland on The Commons

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  • Mike Grimes said:
    The 1954 RAC Tourist Trophy was a motor race for Sports Cars which took place on 11 September 1954 on the roads around Dundrod, (County Antrim, Northern Ireland).

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1954_RAC_Tourist_Trophy
  • beachcomber australia said:
    GoogleMapsSatellite3D - maps.app.goo.gl/W3KMZbu33Ruhgaqa6
  • beachcomber australia said:
    11 September 1954 was a Saturday ...
  • National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
    Mike Grimes Thanks for helping us establish an exact date for this one. And beachcomber australia, for the day of the week.
  • National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
    Why were all those TTs (this one, Isle of Man, etc.) called Tourist Trophies?