2014 LOC ROUND-1

The first round of the 2014 MCFAJ Clubman Road Race will be held on Sunday, April 20th.
It was held at Tsukuba Circuit.

[LOC]
LEGEND OF CLASSIC
HISTORIC MOTORCYCLE ROAD RACING SERIES
The weather forecast for the week before the race was for rain.
Although the tension was a little low,
Contrary to the forecast the day before the race, the weather changed completely and became sunny.
The forecast changed to cloudy weather that day as well.
However, at this time of year
The temperature was low in the morning, and the stove in the paddock tent was very cold.
Made in 1940
[INDIAN SPORTS SCOUT]

Side valve 42 degree V twin
Displacement 750cc
Functional beauty of air-cooled engine
cylinder head fins
It's an indescribable shape.

The original is left throttle, right shift.
Moved to right throttle and left shift.
The tank is
Small displacement 500cc
Attached to Indian pony
Even just one shift knob
It's so cool.

The owner of the machine is Seita-kun, who often appears on the HF blog.
Entry into the LOC PRE50 class.
Entry requirements for this class include machines produced before 1950.
This machine was originally created by Seita-kun.
Held simultaneously within the MCFAJ Clubman Road Race
AVCC
[ American Vintage motorcycle competition Clubman roadrace ]
It is common to enter
Entries at [LOC], which is mostly made up of British and Japanese cars, are
So to speak,
A lone wolf breaks into a dojo and enters enemy territory, completely away from home.
LOC total 62 entries in progress
This is the only American car.
Mixed with British and Japanese cars
How far can you improve performance with an American car?
Full of challenge spirit.
Who is Seita-kun?
That's the kind of man I am.

Due to the large number of entries for LOC, two races will be set up.
Also cheering on Seita-kun, who is participating in the first half of the class.
The three of us got into it early.

Photo from front right
・Me, Harada
[1969 TRIUMPH TR6R (revised)] Entry to Heavyweight B
・Kubota-san (red/white/red) one-piece suit
[1964 Machiless G50] Entry to Senior A
・Okamoto-kun (TEAM TRIDE) pit crew
My favorite machines are TRIDE tune TRIUMPH chopper and BSA GOLD STAR
・Koyama-kun (red/white/white) two-piece suit
[1961 TRIUMPH-T120R] Entry to Heavyweight A
・Yoshii (TEAM TRIDE) pit crew
My favorite machines are two TRIDE-tuned TRIUMPHs.
and
・Seita-kun (red/white/blue) two-piece suit

All members of TEAM wear matching upper body jackets.
Each person can choose their own color scheme for the pants.
Each person's nickname is on the upper back.
The KADOYA RACING logo is sewn on.
Wearing matching racing suits, TEAM's cohesiveness is growing
I was now left alone.
Be sure to check it out by the next time you participate!

Same as last time
Yoshii supports Seita-kun again this time.


Two photos that show off Yoshii's kind personality
on the starting grid
After starting the engine, Seita-kun is quietly sent off.

It's finally starting
From the paddock, members of the second half of the race gather to watch Seita-kun's start.



The previous debut match
Regretful retirement due to machine trouble in qualifying
This time, he did good laps in qualifying and finals.
While there are many racers who lean forward
American cars with hand shift up handles stood out.

Finished! !
Made in 1940
A bike from 74 years ago.
It's amazing that it even exists.
Although they are TEAM members, each has a strong individuality.
good rival.
Although the classes are different, if we start at the same time in a mixed race.
Even within the TEAM, we are passionate about rivalry and compete against each other.
but
love vintage bikes
love vintage bike racing
Sharing the “will”
With these members gathered at TRIDE
The joy of being able to participate in the race
Looking at this snapshot before starting the race
I felt it again.

Memories of this day and this photo
It's a treasure of my life.
[Harada]