Thursday, August 6, 2009
Another in this series of blogs featuring the Australian privateer, Keith Bryen ( finally rewarded with a factory Moto Guzzi ride in late 1956) from photographs he kindly provided me from his private collection.
There is much interest in these posts from emails and comments....the concensus is the insight into the life of a privateer via the photos is great.
Keith, our thanks....
Left click on images to enlarge them...
I mentioned this comment before from Keith, but it warrants being included here....
"...1956 was a good year for me as I gradually improved and gained a lot of confidence.
Never at any stage did I harbour any thoughts of becoming a factory rider, I was just enjoying the racing and being able to see other parts of the world and having Gwen with me made it all so much more enjoyable....."
We are in the IOM for the 1956 TT races....
Awaiting the start of Senior practice.....
Waiting to start in the 350 Junior TT, finished 11th...
Ready to start in the Senior TT...retired probably due to mechanical failure.
At Cronk-ne-Mona during the Junior TT...
Glencrutchery Road....finishing 11th in the Junior TT.....
Approaching Kate's Cottage during the Senior TT....
Back on the mainland, Keith teamed up with Percy Tait and together they won the 650cc class of the 9 hour race at Thruxton....
Back on the Continent for the Dutch TT at Assen...
On the grid for the 350cc race in which he finished 14th..
Also on the grid for the 350cc race, ready to go...Hobl,Kavanagh and Lomas....
