The Norton Owners Club of NSW in conjunction with the Post Classic Racing Association of NSW are combining to revive the Period 4 Formula 750 class. The 750 class was the premier non-GP racing class of the early to mid 1970’s and is recognised as an official historic racing class by Motorcycling Australia.
The Norton Owners Club are looking to restore interest in this class by encouraging enthusiasts to get their 750’s back onto the track to reflect the racing grids and machines of the 1970’s. By sponsoring this class through the Period 4 ‘Unapproachable F750 Challenge’ at the Barry Sheene Festival of Speed race meeting, the Norton Owners Club hope that other period motorcycle clubs will be encouraged to come forward and support this class of racing.
To help increase numbers in this class, the Norton Owners Club sponsored the Period 4 ‘Unapproachable F750 Series’ for the 2009 PCRA racing calendar. With the intention of allowing riders develop their machines over a period of time.
In the USA, UK and New Zealand, this is a very popular class with bikes such as Norton, BSA, Triumph, Yamaha XS650, Ducati, BMW, Honda CB750, Benelli & Laverda being very competitive & providing great racing.
It is hoped that as numbers in the class improve, the Period 4 Formula 750 class can be incorporated into future events, such as the Island Classic, Australian Historic Championships & Southern Classic to encourage interstate and perhaps overseas participation.
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