If you miss seeing factory two stroke racing machinery being ridden properly then you should consider a trip to the Spa classic event in 2013. I was the lucky recipient of an invitation to ride there last week and had a blast riding some tasty kit

on the grid next to the Woolongong wonder. Before the race, Gardner told me to take my time on the opening laps as it would be a long day and very hot so I needed to pace myself. Naive Niall stupidly agreed only to see Gardner and the front runners take off

of the benefactors so their ambassador Randy Mamola joined in on a Ducati Diavel accompanied by Bradley Smith on an Yamaha RD400 and a certain Taylor Mackenzie on a 1979 Suzuki X7. The sight and smell of dozens of Japanese classics brought back memories of days when

you can re live some of the classic Moto GP and WSB races of the past.Then we have the new, longer Snetterton 300 facility (check out the simulation lap on the MSV site). Like many, I haven’t been this excited since our very own Northants Daytona

Many would argue that Jerez, Mugello or Assen are the best Moto GP events in Europe but after visiting Le Mans last week I am putting this classic French venue up there with the best.From Thursday afternoon the campsites are filling up

peckish at the time, my lunch that day became a classic cheese and tomato toastie.  Saying he was miffed could be an understatement but like Jim I soon grasped the rules of Donnie's household.I love the atmosphere, the music, the food and of course