Classic Racing
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The term "Classic Racing" in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
is generally accepted as racing as defined under the rules and or auspices of the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club (CRMC)http://www.crmc.co.uk/. This was established in 1981 and mostly caters for solos and sidecars manufactured in the period 1945-1972.
Motorcycles from an earlier era, including a Pre-1935 class, are raced by the Vintage Motor Cycle Club
Vintage Motor Cycle Club
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club is a UK-based vintage motorcycle club with over 16,000 members, which aims to promote and preserve all makes of motorcycles over 25 years old.-History:...
(VMCC)http://vmcc-racing.pchweb.co.uk/. The VMCC race classes are mostly for Pre-1963 bikes.
Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand PrixManx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course every year for a two-week period usually spanning the end of August and early September. The 'MGP' or 'Manx' is considered to be the amateur riders' alternative to the Isle of Man TT Races held in May and June...
, held on the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
, is considered by Classic racers worldwide as the ultimate classic racing event. This involves three or more laps around the famous 37
mile long 'Mountain' circuit. The Manx GP is traditionally held at the end of August.Classic Racing worldwide
The International Historic Racing Organisation has been running for over 20 years and organises high level competition for classic racing motorcycles around EuropeIn the USA Classic Racing is organised by the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association
American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association was formed in 1984 as a private business. In 1987 it was reorganized as a member owned non profit organization...
(AHRMA)http://www.ahrma.org/ who organise Classic Racing events for all types of Classic bikes.
Classic Racing Australia http://www.postclassicracing.com/ is a non-profit organisation, formed in August 2000, which was designed to keep Classic Motorcycle Racing alive and well in Australia.