Hot this weekend that’s for sure in Southern California

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Steve Carpenter

07 Sep

Hot weather is still here and will continue for a couple of weeks I think, but 112 and 114 is a little too hot to be in the shed this weekend, plus I have stuff to do in our Garden with my Girl. so I have been out doing that, but tomorrow I have to fit some throttle cables to that K6 and tidy a few things up before I offer it for sale, its a great bike for the money with so many New parts.

I have many projects to get into later on, another 16 bikes to sort out but its fun doing it and doing it at home in my own time and do what ever I want to do, I love that feeling and always have a smile when I go in the Barn. I love all machines and have a few different bikes to build but the platform I have loved is the inline four, always cool to see people on them.

Hope that some of you get time to get out on your machines this Summer, before it gets colder further North, lucky for me, we can ride most of the year round, I ride every single day and never tire of it to be honest.

I’m still busy with my parts and builds and more to come later but just wanted to say howdy and do a quick Blog as its been a while, but always check my daily emails and texts.

Have a great weekend and thank you for all your orders, I am here to help, next year is 25 years in business and its going to be exciting as ever.

Gene Romero Memorial on Saturday was awesome.

Posted on June 25, 2019January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

25 Jun

It was with a little bit of a heavy heart as I rode my Scrambler to Triumph in Brea on Saturday morning, but, the Sun was out and as soon as I pulled into Southern California Motorcycles, I could feel the buzz of excitement, apprehension and sadness, all mixed into one.

I parked up the Triumph and walked up to where everyone was gathered, and a nice turn out to remember the Flat Track legend Gene Romero, most remembered him as the flying Burrito and he sure was, this guy came from a humble background, always living in a small travel trailer and with his brothers, they all had a passion for 2 wheels.

Seeing the many early Racers, fans and of course Family in one place was something to behold and I was glad that Jennifer and I could make the trip to Triumph to honor such a great guy.

Here are a bunch of pics I took from the memorial on Saturday.

I was stunned at so Many original riders that turned up for the event and turned around and saw this little fella with a huge Cowboy hat, then realized it was king Kenny Roberts himself.

I couldn’t believe I was seeing Kenny Roberts, the last time I saw him in real life was way back in 1975 at Snetterton Race track when I watched him Race my Hero Barry Sheene and Gene Romero in the Trans Atlantic Series, I shook his hand and said I last saw him 43 years ago.Kenny Replied- I had a Funny Accent and must be from the other side, I laughed and said Barry sends his regards.

I was so stoked to meet Kenny and to see all the other Vintage Riders that raced against the Flying Burrito, what a super turn out. First pic is Ricky Johnson, what a Legend there too.

In the Triumph Motorcycle shop, they had made a great Gallery of some of gene’s personal things, I loved all the riding gear, and the trophy that gene won back in 1975 when I saw him race at Snetterton. Meant a lot to me to attend this memorial, a hero of mine who ended up being a good friend and we hung out a lot at my shop with him telling me so many stories about the racing days.

Gene Romero “The Flying Burrito passes away at 72 years Young

Posted on May 13, 2019January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

13 May

It is with a heavy heart that I write this post today, last night I found out that an Iconic hero of mine and great friend, Gene Romero, the Flying Burrito as many knew him, passed away of Cancer at the young age of 72 .

Gene Romero was one of the best-known motorcycle racers in the U.S. during late 1960s and early ’70s. Romero won the AMA Grand National Championship in 1970 riding for Triumph. Known as a TT specialist early in his career, Romero became a top contender in all forms of Grand National racing and won nationals on miles, half-miles, road-racing circuits and TT tracks.

The biggest win of Romero’s career came in the Daytona 200 in 1975. Romero had been racing in the 200 since 1967 and came close to winning in 1970 and again in 1971, when he was the runnerup. Romero came through with an excellent ride in 1975 aboard a factory Yamaha. He rode for most of the race in fourth. About midway through the race, he began to pour on the speed, passing Giacomo Agostini and Steve Baker and eventually taking the lead when Steve McLaughlin crashed under Romero’s relentless pressure. Romero cruised home to victory. It would prove to be his only win in the Daytona 200 in 14 starts.

Born on May 22, 1947, in Martinez, California, Romero honed his racing skills on the dirt track and scrambles tracks of the Central Valley of California. He cites Johnny LaManto as a major influence on his desire to race. Romero described LaManto as a hell-raising local legend who lived at a ranch that neighbored his grandfather’s ranch near Hollister, California. As an amateur, Romero used his scrambles skills to become a top TT Steeplechase rider. Not surprisingly, Romero’s first pro finish came at the Castle Rock (Washington) TT in July of 1966. His first national win came two years later, again on a TT course, this time in Lincoln, Nebraska, riding a Triumph.

Romero won 12 AMA nationals during his 16-year racing career. He became known as one of the first riders to bring sponsorship into the sport from outside the motorcycling industry. One year the famous motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel was Romero’s primary sponsor. In 1970 Romero won the prestigious AMA Most Popular Rider of the Year Award.

Romero raced motorcycles until 1981. After a short auto racing career, Romero became the manager of Honda’s AMA Grand National dirt track racing program from 1982 to 1985. From there, Romero formed a promotions company and is involved in numerous projects from motorcycle racing series to town fairs and festivals.

Gene came to my shop quite a lot and used to hang out and tell me many stories of his racing career, I was always in awe of him and we got on like he was my uncle, such a great guy and will never be forgotten.

I mentioned to Gene that when I was a kid, I loved the smell of Castrol R oil as i used to hitch hike to Snetterton race track to watch the international Trans Atlantic series, where Gene raced my Brit hero Barry Sheene, the very next day gene turned up and gave me some of his old Castrol R oil , he was sponsored by Castrol and still had some left, what a great guy.

A man I will always respect and hold in high esteem, Thank you gene for spending many hours with me and making me feel part of the Romero Family, you have completed your final lap but can now look down on us all and smile that people will always love you mate. Rest in peace gene, my thoughts are with you and your family today.

Come to the OG Motorcycle show in LA this weekend.

Posted on March 29, 2018January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

29 Mar

The OG Moto Show is an annual motorcycle event located in Downtown Los Angeles featuring select Cafe’ Racer, Bobber, Classic, Tracker, Scrambler, Old School Chopper, Modern Classic, Brat and full custom motorcycles on display in a unique setting. The vision of Jay LaRossa of Lossa Engineering, Stan Chen, John Pangilinan, and Ralph Holguin of RMD Garage to help bring this style of motorcycle culture to Southern California.

Many bikes and Art on Display, a superb Gathering of unique Motorcycles and craft under one roof, see if you can make it and spread the word, its a show not to be missed.

The event gathers thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts together in a unique setting. The experience will feature art, photography, music and more. Coffee, drinks, and food will be served throughout the day. Select vendors were on hand offering goods for purchase and the highlight of the event will centered on the custom motorcycles on display.

I will be taking my Metalflake Harlequin Honda there to sit with many other super cool builds.

LOCATION | 6TH ANDERSON [NEW VENUE]

615 S ANDERSON ST

LOS ANGELES, CA 90023

TIME | 12 – 9 PM

Hope to see you there, you can text me to see if I am around at 714-598-8392, so much to see there you will enjoy the whole place, Music, Art, and these cool Motorcycles.

Finally, I have the Harlequin out of the Garage and in the sunlight, so good to be able to see it in real light, still a few things to do last minute, as always but I will load her up tomorrow and head to LA for the show and leave it there, then come back on Saturday and Sunday, took a long time to get this Super Sport how I wanted it but I really am happy with the end result.

OK, now to just finish a few things up on this Harlequin Honda, hope you like what I have managed to achieve, just wanted a Custom Creation this time.

A Few Videos that I like today.

Posted on October 25, 2017January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

25 Oct

Wednesday already

Well I thought to start the day off right I would add some Videos that I personally like.
Below is the Race Of Gentlemen, I think it may change to Race of Gentle Folk as lots of Girls are getting into this and I applaud that.

Below is a video from New Zealand, plent of mates over there are into the same as I, so thought I would show you this and yes, like back home, Right Hand drive.

Next up is back home a few years ago at the Ace Cafe with Mark Wilsmore.

Below is a day with the froggies, these guys know how to put on a show, check it out.

Have a Great Wednesday and hope this puts you in a great frame of mind to get you through the next few hours.

Peace & grease As Always.

Moto Classic at Bolsa Chica State Beach- California

Posted on October 17, 2017January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

17 Oct

Well, Saturday came around way too fast for me and Jennifer and I jumped on our machines and headed out to Bolsa Chica State Beach, about 16 miles from where we live in La Mirada, the sun was out and the clouds were nowhere to be seen.

After about 20 minutes we arrived, only for me to just remember that I had put the tickets on the fridge door for safe keeping and like a twat- I forgot to pick them up.

So Jenn sat by her bike and tried the ring the neck out of the Triumph to get home in time, grab tickets and get back in maybe less than an hour.

Bugger me, I got about 6 miles and the road was closed off, helicopters flying low and Cops all over the place, so- I turned on the phone to maps mode and plotted my way back to my place, left and right I turned, into a housing tracked, then as I turned right, bang in the middle of the road was a crime scene white RV, cops all looking at me and Helicopters kicking dust up like an Egyptian storm.

I had literally ridden into the Crime scene where some poor bugger got Horizontal, but- I didnt have time to check out the Morbidity- I just wound that loud tube up and got on it, 45 Bloody traffic light stops later I got to the house, ran in, grabbed the tickets and I left the Triumph running, and jumped on the bike, cained its arse another route to Bolsa Chica and got back in a really fast time, allowing us to walk from our bikes and onto the beach.

Plenty of people about and they all followed the path laid out on the beach and the smell of 2 an 4 stroke Exhaust Vapors could be experienced.

We got into the event and walked around the Vendors area, tons of cool 10X10 Eazy Ups with companies selling Apparel to parts and the sound of a Good reggae band also filled the air where people hung out and enjoyed the festivities etc.

Amongst all that noise and splendor, there were bikes racing up and down, entertaining the crowd with Wheelies, Donut Burn Outs and other trick riding, on another part of the beach there was a small winding race track set up for mini bikes, where people from kids to older than me raced around this little track, trying to not crash or bump elbows.

Then there was the Pitts, we we walked into there and saw many faces I had not seen in a while, had a quick chat but as it was race time, most were putting on there Helmets and getting ready for their heat, as there was a bigger track set up for Flat track and quite a few Classic or Vintage bikes set up for that, as well as many Modern bikes.

We watched the Vintage stuff as thats what I am into and had a few buddies racing in the same race, @Jimmy White @ Grant Petersen were both giving it all, poor Jimmy had a small crash but he got up and raced the next race.

It was fun to watch and plenty of spectators there to see what it was all about and many smiles to be seen for this event on a Hot October day in Southern California. Below oare some photos that I took with my Little Camera and I enjoyed watching the lads battle it out on the track.

The only downside was they should of had bleachers for that event as you pay all that money and cant see for shit as the fence is in the way, it was the spectators that contributed most of the money to watch this even but were restricted but the wire fence that was well in the way, so next time, try Bleachers, more people can see whats gong on and can have fun and take photos as the fence hindered anyone taking photos.

Plenty to look at though and I think the vendors did pretty well. I took a few more snaps so I hope you enjoy them?

Also there were a number of bands playing there right on into the night so I am sure it was a huge hit for Roland Sands organization.

The weather was great and as far as I know there were no bad accidents and maybe this will become an annual show if the City will give out Permits.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL.

Posted on January 2, 2016January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

02 Jan

We at Carpy’s Cafe Racers wish you a very Happy 2016 and hope that the New year brings you good health, wealth and Prosperity throughout.

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May I take this opportunity to thank all My Customers for their purchases from me, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, you all help to keep me living my dream and I am blessed to have known you.

Looking forward to more exciting things, parts, bikes and apparel in the New Year ahead.

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Original 1967 BSA A65 Race Bike For Sale ! $8000

Posted on August 10, 2015January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

10 Aug

HUBBA HUBBA! Look at this thing of original beauty, this is a killer Diller of a machine and full of Nostalgia too.

This Motorcycle is screaming out yesteryear and the owner doesn’t want it cleaned or wiped down as that’s the way he likes it, this kicks over and runs right away and thats because that good old magneto gives it plenty of spark, and its a reliable motor that’s for sure.

I am helping the old fella sell this and will be posting on a few Vintage motorcycle race sites too, but I sure hope it goes to a good home.

Just look at that patina and all the great parts this A65 has, Original Borrani Rims still hold the air in the old tires.

The owner cannot remember what was done the the motor but its fast, the Bell mouths are bloody awesome and once you tickle and give her just a little choke, she fires into life and vibrates like a jack hammer.

If I didn’t have so many other projects to complete, I would have this in a heart beat just take your time and check this BSA out in all its detail.

Yes indeed, that is an original Trackmaster frame, not many of them around and this has been together since 67.

Lockheart rear brake set up is getting super hard to locate these days too but an awesome part to still see on a motorcycle that still rides.

BSA rear taillight on the Bates seat and is such a classic look that is dissapearing these days around here.

The owner has informed me NOT to clean it, so I am just enjoying it and riding it about to make sure it all works and yes it sure does.

This A65 is a fun machine and a great piece of California track racing History, you just dont see these any more that are still used.

YES- this does have a title and yo can buy this right now if you so wish, I love having it at the shop.

Yes, thats the oil in frame trackmaster set up and look u the price of the frames alone these days.

Original Bates headlight still functions, amazing!

Take your time and see what you think, the owner isnt in a hurry as he has owned it years.

Even has the original racing bates foot pegs.

WM3 with old style screws for rim locks is classic touch.

Lucas tail light still functions too.

These set ups are now getting super hard to locate these days too.

There she is for all to see.

BRAAAAP!

Yes- it has current tags too.

Real track bike with so much appeal it should be a crime.

Drop me a line at carpy@carpyscaferacers.com or sling a dime at 714-996-4597 and i will do all I can to help you and yes it has a Title.

Pendine Sands Hot Rod Beach Time Trials 2015

Posted on July 9, 2015January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

09 Jul

I Many of you know me as the Cafe Racer guy, but- I am also a crazy Hot Rodder and have owned a 31 5 window A Bone, I had a 1932 3 Window Coupe and when I moved here to the States in 2000 I built a 1929 Model A on B rails.

But fast Forward to 2015 and they have the Time trials at Pendine Sands in Wales and boy what a turn out, over 100 Hot Rods and such warmth and Camaraderie, it will be hard to beat that anywhere around the globe, so below is just a sample of what went on via peoples photos.

I love the Traditional old style Hot Rod and hope to have another again soon.

But, Pendine sands back in the UK is a great piece of historical History that not many people know about.

So Below is a bunch of photos from people that made the 2015 Pendine Sands meet and boy are there some corkers there, you can feel the friendly atmosphere and sure wished I could of attended.

All shot on Canon 6D bodies and wide open Sigma 24mm and 50mm F1.4 Art Series and Canon 135mm F2 L lenses.

Post processing in Lightroom with VCSO filters.

— with Shaun Veness.

I cannot tell you how cool this is to see, I am 5000 miles away and this is such a great sight to set my mince pies on, look at all them cool rides.

Check out Harley Peters and his 4 Banger Roadster, built from scratch in 18 months and driven all the way there and back for the first time.

Just look at the great shots here, you cannot put a Date here as it is so Nostalgic, I love these photos as it really captures the era and the fun.

Just look at the beach dead flat and the view of all them Hot Rods is breath taking, someday I shall get home again to see this for myself.

Cruising along and listening to the V8’s, Flatties and 4 bangers must of been something to behold this weekend as you look through your Hallock windshield.

Be it a Convertible, A Speedster, a Roadster pick up or a 5 window Coupe, everyone was enjoying this great occasion.

How about this shot, A pick up, Tudor, 5 window coupe and Roadster, all henry’s finest on the sands.

Hot rods as far as the eye can see as they Blap along the Sands in formation, what a sight and what a sound I bet?

From Jalopy’s to Cal Customs, these machines were all enjoying their little bit of freedom together in one place.

Great Cloud formations shows it must of got a little windy at times and maybe some H2O but who would care as this was Hot Rod heaven.

below, this photo could of been taken right out of Hot Rod magazine back in the day, a Brilliant shot that’s for certain.

So many great rides and people here in Wales for this meet and boy were there some superb examples of the Hobby I still have such a passion for.

How cool is this shot Below, Looks Like a McCullough Blower set up with that awesome intake poking out of the Hoot, pure Hot Rodding.

Turtle Deck T Roadster sits on the beach I wonder what ed Iskendarian would think if he saw these photos, I will hopefully show these to him.

Gow Job- this is the old style that you never get to see very often and love the whole concept of this Roadster, Love the Hood sides.

I love this Right Hand drive Brit Roadster and the commercial lights, real Hot Rodding at its best, super job matey!

Cabriolet Looked wicked with old continental kit for front fenders, an old Hot Rod trick back in the day and Lakester style Headers too!

Dick Mann would be proud of this machine, altered gow job in all its glory.

I love seeing Girls in Hot Rods and this is a great shot, angled windshield as this Small Block gets it down the beach in no time.

I love the Wish bones and the Exhaust existing through the 32 rails.

Having owned a belly Tank this was such a cool sight to see and where many drop tanks ended up after the war.

Flag start- just how it used to be, nice shot here.

Really great old style photo with this geezer in all the cool Nostalgic gear, a really cool shot this.

BRAAAAAAPPP!!! I love this Three Window shot.

With hardly any vision in this chopped and channeled 5 Window this is how many Hot Rodders did it in the day.

Another Classic photo that could be in Hop Up or Hot Rod magazine, just a timeless shot.

Two of my mates below, 61 is Tim Sparks and behind is 74 Harley peters, they must of had a ball driving all the way here and back home too.

Going full tilt with no cops chasing you.

Love this 5 Window High Boy, doing what they did back in the day and, loving it I bet!

Talk about getting right into it, such a great photo of this fella giving it the beans as he leans into the Roadster.

This should be titled “The element of Speed”

So nice to see a few steel Pick ups out there too, something for everyone, but- I love them all.

Look at this 5 window, what a great stance, sheer determination as he changed gear mid track.

Just so many good rides out here and enjoyment for anyone that was lucky enough to witness this Classic Occasion in Wales.

I am sure everybody who drove on the beach will never forget this day as I don’t think I will looking at these great photos.

Below my mate Martin gives his A-Bone a good ringing out, he has owned this car for many years and love seeing this photo.

Roadster Pick up looks great as it Bimbles down the Beach in search of a fast time.

Super shot of the Closed cab and flatty powered, stepping on the loud pedal.

My Buddy Tin Sparks in his Navy Blue Roadster giving it a bit of welly down the straight away. Ive known him 3 decades.

1930 A Bone 5 window looks cool on the power.

This looks fast even standing still, so many cool machines here.

I call this the Buckland Special, they turn out awesome machines if you ever need one to be built.

Lovely unchopped Three Window Blapping along, love the Louvres.

I have spent a lot of time looking at these photos and love everything about it, what a great turn out too.

Ballsy move to take this Wickedly chopped 5 Window Custom out for a blap along the sand!

Hot Rodding at its very roots is right here in the shot, such a Nostalgic Photo and stoked he got the picture, I really dig this.

Love the A-Bone, giving it hell and just like they did over on the dry lakes at El Mirage back in the day! Brilliant A-V8 Roadster.

Just Spoilt for choice on all these shots, so glad he could capture the moment for those who couldn’t make the trip to Wales.

You have to love it all here at Pendine, and I know this event is only going to get bigger.

Super cool 5 Window A Bone on deuce Rails and nicely put together as well, the Rods all look really well built and I take my hat off to you all!

California Plated A-Bone looked great on the beach.

Gripping the Banjo Wheel as they get ready to flag start the time trial, and sure looks like fun to me.

This photo is right out of 1948 and could be at El Mirage or Harper’s dry lake, what a fantastic photograph!

The tirtle deck T reminds of my mate “Sinus” from the Shifters and another awesome shot.

One of the Sidewinders club members looking happy as he sits on the infamous Time trials beach at Pendine Sands.

Feels like I am reading early Hot Rod magazine with these shots and hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

On the Pedal hard as the A-Bone goes for his Goal on the flats of Pendine beach!

Well how about this Roadster? Fully fendered and gunning for a good time!

Sitting low to be more stream lined and a Classic photo here.

So cool to have a flag girl and we shall do it here at El Mirage one of these days as i hope to build another roadster.

OK- Enough of me Blubbering on, just scroll down to see some super cool Photos and video’s, great event and hope to get there one day.

Below: Harley Peters in his 4 Banger that he built himself testament to the younger lot who are into the Lifestyle, great job Harley.

The images are so Nostalgic and even though i was not there, it sure felt like i was, I am attaching all sorts of photos from other people that were there, that way you get to see everything about this Classic Event that one day i hope to visit and take to the beach and listen to the Flatheads roar!

Below – Harley Peters started his build 18 months ago with a Chassis and now is driving all over the place and made his maiden Voyage to Pendine.

here is Harley at Buckland where all the cool rides are now created back home in the UK.

Harley Peters and his hand built 4 Banger Roadster is really an superb Effort and ran like a top.

Big Matt Bolt sits in his machine and enjoys the fruits of his labor at this great beach meet at Pendine Sands.

Johnny Best and Tim Sparks Chew the fat.

FINALLY- A great shot of my mate Harley Peters, he built this A- Bone 4 Banger himself in Eighteen months and this was its maiden Voyage.

And it ran like a proverbial Top- Great Job mate.

Here is a bit I borrowed from the VHRA http://www.vhra.co.uk/VHRA/News/Entries/2015/7/7_Pendine_Speeds_2015.html

Here we have a Few Videos.

Below is some History and information you may like to know.

In the early 1900s the sands were used as a venue for car and motor cycle races. From 1922 the annual Welsh TT motor cycle event was held at Pendine Sands. The firm flat surface of the beach created a race track that was straighter and smoother than many major roads of the time. Motor Cycle magazine described the sands as “The finest natural speedway imaginable”.

In the 1920s it became clear that roads and race tracks were no longer adequate venues for attempts on the world land speed record. As record breaking speeds approached 150 mph (240 km/h), the requirements for acceleration to top speed before the measured mile and safe braking distance afterwards meant that a smooth, flat, straight surface of at least 5 miles (8.0 km) in length was needed. The first person to use Pendine Sands for a world land speed record attempt was Malcolm Campbell. On September 25, 1924 he set a world land speed record of 146.16 mph (235.22 km/h) on Pendine Sands in his Sunbeam 350HP car Blue Bird.

Four other record breaking runs were made on Pendine Sands between 1924 and 1927; two more by Campbell, and two by Welshman J. G. Parry-Thomas in his car Babs. The 150 mph (240 km/h) barrier was decisively broken, and Campbell raised the record to 174.22 mph (280.38 km/h) in February 1927 with his second Blue Bird.

On March 3, 1927 Parry-Thomas attempted to beat Campbell’s record. On his final run while travelling at about 170 mph (270 km/h) the exposed drive chain broke and partially decapitated him; Babs went out of control and rolled over. Parry-Thomas was the first driver to be killed during a world land speed record attempt. This was the final world land speed record attempt made at Pendine Sands.

Parry-Thomas’ car Babs was buried in the sand dunes near the village of Pendine. In 1969 Owen Wyn Owen, an engineering lecturer from Bangor Technical College, sought and received permission to excavate Babs. Over the next 15 years he restored the car, which is now housed in the Museum of Speed in Pendine village.

In 1933 Amy Johnson and her husband, Jim Mollison, took off from Pendine Sands in De Havilland DH.84 Dragon G-ACCV ‘Seafarer’ to fly non-stop to New York. Blown off course, they landed down-wind in the dark at Bridgeport, Connecticut after flying for 39 hours over a distance of 3,300 miles at an average speed of 85 mph, overshot, and were both seriously injured in the crash.

During the Second World War the Ministry of Defence acquired Pendine Sands and used it as a firing range. The beach is still owned by the Ministry of Defence; prominent signs warn of the dangers of unexploded munitions and public access is restricted. Monday to Friday part of the beach is closed off because of MOD operations.

In June 2000 Don Wales, grandson of Malcolm Campbell and nephew of Donald Campbell, set the United Kingdom electric land speed record at Pendine Sands in Bluebird Electric 2, achieving a speed of 137 mph (220 km/h).

Top Gear filmed a review as part of the fifth episode of their fourth season, and returned to film a second review for the first episode of the fifth season. Scrapheap Challenge used the beach as the venue for the challenge in Season 10, Episode 1, aired in 2008.

Today Pendine Sands is sometimes used as a stage in rally car events, although spectator access is limited for safety reasons. It is also a popular venue for kite buggying and homebuilt hovercraft.

Between 9 July 2004 and May 2010 all vehicles were banned from using Pendine due to safety concerns, however since May 2010 cars have again been allowed access.

Records Set at Pendine Sands

Date	Location	Driver	Driver Country	Vehicle	Power	Speed over 1 Km	Speed over 1 Mile	Comments
September 25, 1924	Pendine Sands, Wales	Sir Malcolm Campbell	Great Britain	350hp Sunbeam Blue Bird V-12	IC	146.15 mph (235.21 km/h)	146.16 mph (235.22 km/h)
July 21, 1925	Pendine Sands, Wales	Sir Malcolm Campbell	Great Britain	350hp Sunbeam Blue Bird V-12	IC	150.86 mph (242.79 km/h)	150.76 mph (242.62 km/h)	First person ever officially to go over, and set record in excess of 150 mph
April 27, 1926	Pendine Sands, Wales	J. G. Parry-Thomas	Great Britain	Higham-Thomas Special Babs 45 degree V-12	IC	169.29 mph (272.45 km/h)	168.07 mph (270.48 km/h)
April 28, 1926	Pendine Sands, Wales	J. G. Parry-Thomas	Great Britain	Higham-Thomas Special Babs 45 degree V-12	IC	171.01 mph (273.60 km/h)	170.62 mph (274.59 km/h)
February 4, 1927	Pendine Sands, Wales	Sir Malcolm Campbell	Great Britain	Campbell Napier Blue Bird Napier W-12 Cylinder	IC	174.88 mph (281.44 km/h)	174.22 mph (280.38 km/h)	Last record set in Europe

DIRT QUAKE

Posted on July 23, 2014January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

23 Jul

Dirt Quake is an awesome event for anyone to attend if they have a motorcycle, this is held on the Eastern side of the United kingdom in a town called Kings Lynn in Norfolk. This is the flatland part of the UK and how do I know that, I went to school in the next county in Suffolk and used to go to Kings Lynn to watch the speedway there as I was an Ipswich witches fan and they were rival teams, the Kings Lynn Knights were their name but changed back to their original 50’s name the Stars.

So, in this quaint Saxon town you can now hear the rumble of a different tune, and thats road motorcycles in a cool event aptly named Dirtquake.

Below is the trailer for Dirtquake 2 but then we have shots that I have taken from the internet, via face book and the bike shed back home in the UK and also friends sent me some pics to try and show what goes on there.

We need it here in So-Cal as it would be a blast, no attitude, just fun.

Enjoy!

Dirtquake 3 has just finished and they had a great time, along with The Ilse Of Man Marvel “Guy Martin” has a go and enjoys it.

Use any bike and get some good tires and have a go.

So just some cool photos and vids to look at today to help you through the Hot times here that we are having weather wise.

There are some really cool photos that I saw on The bike Shed and Facebook and just thought that you may not have seen them and to try and keep you lot updated as to what goes on back in the UK and all over the globe for that matter in the Motorcycle fraternity.

I really like this event as nobody cares what you look like, its to have fun and in fact, they encourage you to go out on a limb and just have fun.