Video proves motorcycle drag racing isn’t about straight lines

Well, who said motorcycle drag racing was easy, eh? Check out this amazing video of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics’ own Pip Higham at Long Marston. People who think going in a straight line should watch the slo-mo. “A bit scruffy” was how our Pip described it… but we think he rocks! For an old fella… Many thanks to Pete Donaldson for this.

Check out Pete’s stuff at: www.peterdonaldson.zenfolio.com/

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