Bike thrills

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Bike thrills

Date7/11/1981

Names

Cooper, David (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Bike thrills: It was a weekend of thrills for fans of the big bikes. It was Castrol Motorcycle Grand Prix time at Mosport Park; and those who turned out were treated to some great moments by riders from all over Canada and the U.S.A. who put their super-powerful machines through the paces. Riders such as the pair seen here taking a high speed curve; during the weekend's premier event; the Pro Formula 1. Number 82; Frank McTaggart of Michigan; placed second and number 30; Dale Singleton of Georgia; was third; behind winner Toronto rider Miles Baldwin.

Subject

Motorcycle racing

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096468F

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