Riding something different on the public road is certainly satisfying. There comes a time, though, when rarities from early 70s road-racing need exercising on a race track. If that appeals, and you want to be part of the ‘right crowd, no Day-Glo leathers’ set, give Larry Preston-Smith a call...
Late last month, Preston-Smith, of classic bike specialist Unit 56, took a few bikes down to the Llandow circuit near Cardiff, which he hired for the day. It’s set in beautiful countryside not far from the coast, and offers entertainment for novice and experienced rider alike.
This was the first of a what’s set to be a regular series of private days organised by the ever-affable Preston-Smith, a man with Enjoyment and Fun uppermost in his mind. Seen at Llandow were Preston-Smith’s own big Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP in ‘Kenny Roberts’ colours, Mike Gauntlett riding the company’s customised 1983 BMW Motorcycles K100 and friends from far and wide. Also seen that day were machines as varied as a 500cc Manx Norton, one that won on the Isle of Man in 1961, a Harris Kawasaki and an Egli-Honda.
It was fast and friendly and, most of all, FUN.
If you fancy taking to the track, you’ll do yourself a favour and give Larry a call to find out when the next day is booked. And, of course, Unit 56 has many machines for sale in the Classic Driver Market.
