Dick Hawes Sidecar Isle of Man 1969 at Ramsey

Dick Hawes: The End of an Era

The world of sidecar racing is pretty small, but there are still 100's of names out there, each with dozens of stories. Dick Hawes is a name I did not know until today, when I came across this piece about him on the Steve English website. The Isle of Man TT is quite well known … Continue reading Dick Hawes: The End of an Era

The Loss Of Ian Bell

I've just learned that sidecar racer Ian Bell was killed in an incident during the Isle of Man TT sidecar 2 race today. He was a long-known name to me, always near the front of the field and his trademark red/yellow/blue colors were instantly recognizable.  Ian first raced the TT in 1995, while I was … Continue reading The Loss Of Ian Bell