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The great Bob McIntyre features strongly in both these BP films, which form a splendid tribute to one of the finest and most popular riders of his time.
NORTHWEST 200 1958
McIntyre was favourite to win the 500cc race on the 11-mile circuit at Port Stewart. Riding in his usual immaculate style (no knees-out stuff in those days!) he was soon in the lead, followed by his most serious challenger, Jack Brett. McIntyre had victory in his sight but with just two laps to go his Norton engine failed and Brett flashed past for the win. McIntyre had to be content with a new lap record.
THE RIGHT LINE 1960
A brief look at the 1960 German GP at Solitude before commentator Graham Walker takes us back to basics, beginning with the Scottish Six-Day Trial, scrambling at the British Motocross GP at Hawkestone Park and some Novice Races at Cadwell Park. Next we join the legendary team of Bob McIntyre, Joe Potts and Pim Fleming in their workshop for some expert advice on the preparation of racing bikes. This is followed by two exhilarating laps of Oulton Park, with the camera mounted on Bob’s Manx Norton. Next we’re off to the 1960 Junior TT on the Isle of Man, where Bob finishes third on the Norton, behind John Hartle and John Surtees on their MVs. Finally, it’s back to Solitude and the 250cc German GP which provides a fine victory for Gary Hocking on his MV. We also get a rare glimpse of such interesting bikes as the twin-cylinder, dohc MVs; the early dohc, four-cylinder Hondas and the rotary valve, twin-cylinder, two-stroke MZ machines from East Germany.
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