Published in August 2007 by Amulree Publications.

ISBN 978-1-901508-10-9

The Clubman's TT is one of those events that most people have heard of, but many, including myself, know remarkably little about.  This book aims to put this right.

It provides a detailed account of very race from the start of the event in 1947 through to the final race in 1956. 

There are many great black and white photographs throughout the book including some of the more noted competitors such as Bob McIntyre, Bill Lomas and Percy Tait.

My favourite sections in the book were without doubt the "My Ride" sections.  These are personal accounts and recollections of some of the event's competitors across the years.  They each provide a very interesting insight into what the Clubman's experience was all about.

Reading the book, I was totally amazed at the variety of machines raced - I certainly never expected to see a Matchless G3L!

It is a book that can be picked up and browsed and never seems to fail to provide something that hasn't been spotted before.  But it also provides a detailed reference source for anyone interested in almost any aspect of the event.

Contents:

Foreword by Bernard Cobb, Double Clubman's TT Winner, 1956
Chapter 1 - How It All Began
Chapter 2 - 1947 The First Clubman's TT And Off To A Good Start
Chapter 3 - 1948 A Full House - And Vincents Rule The Senior
Chapter 4 - 1949 Accommodating A Record Entry And Two New Stars Emerge
Chapter 5 - 1950 A More Settled Format - TT Wednesday Was Clubman's Day
Chapter 6 - 1951 Four, Take Away Two, And So Near For Triumph
Chapter 7 - 1952 A Win For Triumph At Last, And An Island Debut For 'Bob Mac'
Chapter 8 - 1953 Coronation Year - And A BSA On The Senior Leaderboard
Chapter 9 - 1954 Changing Times - And What's In A Name?
Chapter 10 - 1955 The Clypse Year
Chapter 11 - 1956 Back On The Mountain
Chapter 12 - The Problems Increase - How And Why It All Ended

This is an extremely informative book that has certainly filled a big gap in my knowledge.

£19.99

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