BHR - return to Mallory Park

   British Historic Racing made their second visit to Mallory on September the 4th. Sadly, neither of the Steelcraft 250's were racing due to more engine work on both bikes. Grids were again a little low, more evidence of the financial climate, but a number of Ducati singles still made their presence felt in  the Ducati, 250/350 specials and 250 pre-1963 classes.
     First out on a damp grid were the specials, featuring Ducati's, Aermacchi's and an MV. It was Mark Capewell on the Aermacchi who took the win in the 350's and Rob Butlers Ducati in the 250 class.

            Start of the 250/350 specials - eventual winner Mark Capewell centre of the front row

Mark was also to take the win in race 2 ahead of similarly mounted Nick Bedford with Craig Ridgely's Ducati 3rd, Rob Butler again taking the 250 honours

Rob Butler - 250 Narrowcase

                                                             Ahead of Geoff Mills

Mills on his Spondon framed 250

    In the Lacey Ducati championship, Rod Graham led on his pre-1963 spec 250 but Craig Ridgely was closing fast until, while flat out in top gear exiting Gerrards bend, his swinging arm spindle made a bid for freedom, happily he stayed on board and cruised to a halt, waiting for his heart rate to slow down.
     This left Rod Graham to take the win, the first time he had taken the flag despite previous class wins.

Rod Grahams 250 in pre-63 spec- no fairing, early type Gardner carb, early forks etc.

Craig Ridgeley's widecase 350 after the swinging arm pin was re-fitted

                                  Rod also took the win in race 2, Craig again failing to finish, not a great day for Craig but another good showing for the Ducati's at BHR

Mike Harrison's nicely turned out 250

                                            Next outing, Andy at the Nurburgring