Classic Racer Archive

The combined works of great photographers as they catch Gary Hocking, Derek Minter and Akira Yanagawa hard at work in their respective offices.

YEAR: 1962 // LOCATION: There are points along the Mountain Course where, for the vast majority of rider, you hold station and maintain the pace.

After Ginger Hall there’s the bumps.those bumps that go on for an age and those bumps that, if you set your bike up for them, rob you of a good and useful quick set-up for the rest of the lap.

ISLE OF MAN

So what to do? Wait. Hold on. Ride the bumps and be patient. It’ll soon be over and instead of being careful with the power you’ll quickly be away again, testing whatever you’re riding to the limit in The Island.

MV Agusta riders Gary Hocking (6) and Mike Hailwood (3) bide their time during the 1962 Juniortt.