Classic Motorcycle Racing

Historic black-and-white photos of motorcycle racing, capturing intense action and competition at various outdoor tracks with racers in full gear.

Motorcycle races, Zandvoort, Motorcycles, motorcycle race, Zandvoort, Burgemeester van Alphenstraat 108, 21-07-1968, The scene features a motorcyclist in full racing gear, capturing the intensity of speed and adrenaline. The rider is positioned on a sleek motorcycle, characterized by its streamlined design and distinct racing number prominently displayed. The motorcyclist leans forward, suggesting a dynamic posture as they navigate a curved path. The setting is an outdoor racing track, with a blurred background indicating rapid movement. The landscape is predominantly grassy, with hints of wildflowers peeking through, painted in various shades of green, which contrast against the more monochromatic tones of the rider's leathers and the bike. Sunlight casts soft shadows, creating a play of light across the surfaces, adding depth to the scene.

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1970. TT races in Assen; Training Jan de Vries (no. 18) with Angel Nieto (No. 1) in the 50 cc. June 25, 1970. Assen

Motorcycle races, Zandvoort, Motorcycles, motorcycle race, Zandvoort, Burgemeester van Alphenstraat 108, 21-07-1968, The scene features a motorcyclist in full racing gear, capturing the intensity of speed and adrenaline. The rider is positioned on a sleek motorcycle, characterized by its streamlined design and distinct racing number prominently displayed. The motorcyclist leans forward, suggesting a dynamic posture as they navigate a curved path. The setting is an outdoor racing track, with a blurred background indicating rapid movement. The landscape is predominantly grassy, with hints of wildflowers peeking through, painted in various shades of green, which contrast against the more monochromatic tones of the rider's leathers and the bike. Sunlight casts soft shadows, creating a play of light across the surfaces, adding depth to the scene.

Anefo photo collection. Motorcycle racing Zandvoort. Paul Lodewijkx came to fall in 250cc class. July 21, 1968. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1969. 350cc. Nr. 15 (GOULD) In action. 28 June 1969. Assen, Drenthe

Anefo photo collection. Races for standard engines on Circuit of Zandvoort. Motorcycles in action during the races for standard engines on the Zandvoort circuit. July 2, 1972. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. International motor racing on Zandvoort, Hartog (1), from Dulmen (2) and Ankoné (17). July 11, 1976. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. International motorcycle races in Sloten; Middelburg (11) and Dworaceck (101) in action. August 4, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Sloten

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1948. Artie Bell (winner 500cc) in a bend. June 26, 1948. Assen

Anefo photo collection. Speedway tournament Amsterdam. August 7, 1949. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1969. Giacomo Agostini and Bill Ivy on Jarva (2nd) in the 350cc in action. 28 June 1969. Assen, Drenthe

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1965. Training for upcoming TT races to Assen, the riders in action. 24 June 1965. Assen

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1970. Races in the 50 cc class v.l.n.r. Jan de Vries (NL), Angel Nieto (Spain), Salvador Canellas (Spain). June 27, 1970. Assen, Drenthe

Anefo photo collection. Speedway races New England in Olympic Stadium. July 30, 1948

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1971. 350cc race. Phil Read (No. 5), Giacomo Agostini (no. 1). June 26, 1971. Assen

Motorcycle races, Zandvoort, Motorcycles, motorcycle race, Zandvoort, Burgemeester van Alphenstraat 108, 21-07-1968, The scene captures a dynamic motorcycle racing event set against a backdrop of an enthusiastic crowd. The track winds through a series of sharp turns, with a focus on the intensity of the race. In the foreground, four riders are engaged in a tight competition, each clad in distinctive racing leathers primarily in shades of black, red, and white. The racer in the lead, number 61, leans into a curve, showcasing skillful maneuvering, while the others follow closely behind, jockeying for position. The motorcycles exhibit sleek designs, with powerful engines and intricate details. The bright colors of the bikes stand out against the more muted tones of the asphalt track.

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1969 - Training. Driver in Training (No. 23). June 26, 1969. Assen, Drenthe

Anefo photo collection. Motorcycle racing Zandvoort 350 cc: No. 1: Jack Middelburg No 3: Wim Felen, No. 8: Jan van Disseldorp, no. 3: Bert Struyk. April 1, 1979. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. Motorcycle racing Zandvoort 1975. 500 cc fall of Pentti Korhonen. July 13, 1975. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. Motorcycle races on Zandvoort; Motorcycle overview. July 14, 1974. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

World record day Zandvoort, Circuit Zandvoort, Record attempts and improvements, Zandvoort, 16-05-1985, In the scene, a sleek motorcycle races along a smooth track, featuring a rider in black leather gear positioned firmly on the seat. Behind them, another person, also dressed in leather, leans slightly forward, gripping the motorcycle's rear with an intense focus on balance and speed. The bike itself showcases a design that suggests a blend of contemporary and classic elements, marked by bold shapes and streamlined features. In the background, a crowd of onlookers can be seen, their forms blurred by distance, hinting at the energetic atmosphere of a motorsport event. The spectators are mixed, displaying an array of clothing styles, indicating diverse backgrounds and interests.

Anefo photo collection. International motorcycle races in Sloten; v.l.n.r. Middelburg (11), Dworaceck (101, winner up to 500cc), from the Stokker (71) and Beute (7). August 4, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Sloten

Duke Leads The World -- In the lead.. Geoff Duke on the 500 c.c. Gilera, leads the field during the Italian Grand Prix.Duke Leads The World - Geoff Duke, who won the Italian Gand Pix at Monza on Sunday, Now leads in the 500 class world Championships. September 10, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen. 17 Klaus Enders and Ralf Engelhardt (sidecar), 18 Johan Attenberger and Josef Schotlinger. July 2, 1968. Assen

Geoffrey Ernest Duke OBE (born 29 March 1923) is a British multi-time motorcycle Grand Prix road racing world champion. He was born in St. Helens, Lancashire. 1950

Anefo photo collection. International motocross to Boekel (N.BR.). March 30, 1959. Boekel

Motorcycle races, Zandvoort, Motorcycles, motorcycle race, 28-05-1972, A motorcyclist in a sleek racing suit speeds along a curved track, embodying a sense of dynamic motion. The rider, with a helmet that reflects a glossy sheen, leans into the turn. The motorcycle is streamlined, featuring a prominent number '7' on the side, enhancing its racing identity. The bike's bodywork is predominantly white, contrasting sharply with darker accents. The background is a blur of varying shades, suggesting the high velocity at which the motorcycle is traveling. This motion creates a feeling of exhilaration and adrenaline. The mood is intense, evoking the excitement of competitive racing.

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1953. 500cc class. Winner Geoff Duke (England) on Gilera. 28 June 1953. Assen

Motorcycle races, Zandvoort, Motorcycles, motorcycle race, Zandvoort, Burgemeester van Alphenstraat 108, 21-07-1968, The scene captures a dynamic moment of speed and motion, featuring a motorcycle racing on a track. The rider is clad in a dark outfit with distinct light-colored stripes, leaning forward with intensity as they navigate a curve. The motorcycle stands out with its sleek design, adorned with a prominent circular emblem on the side. The background is slightly blurred, emphasizing the rider's rapid movement, while the surrounding grass and track edge create a natural frame for the action. A few indistinct shapes, likely other vehicles or structures, are positioned in the distance, hinting at a larger competition or environment. The overall color palette is monochromatic, evoking a classic feel, with shades of gray dominating the scene.

Anefo photo collection. Motocross in Schijndel. August 27, 1961. Noord-Brabant, Schijndel

Anefo photo collection. International motorcycle races on renovated Circuit of Zandvoort. July 8, 1973. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1967. 500cc race. Mike Hailwood (no. 2) in Duel with Giacomo Agostini (no. 1). 24 June 1967. Assen, Drenthe

Anefo photo collection. GP des Nations in Sint Anthonis, Moiseev (USSR) with Roger de Coster behind him. September 11, 1976

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1969 - Training. Driver in Training (No. 38). June 26, 1969. Assen, Drenthe

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1967. TT Assen sweaters worn by German supporters. June 21, 1967. Assen, Drenthe

Anefo photo collection. Engine racing Zandvoort. May 16, 1954. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. Motocross in Schijndel. August 27, 1961. Noord-Brabant, Schijndel

Anefo photo collection. Motor prints Grand Prix of Amsterdam, Henk Vink in Aktie. April 15, 1973

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1971. Angel Nieto (L) and Jan de Vries (R) on 50cc in action. June 26, 1971. Assen

Anefo photo collection. Grand Prix Motor Cross in Bergharen. July 24, 1960. Bergharen

Anefo photo collection. International Speedway competitions in Olympic Stadium Amsterdam, action. August 9, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1974. Giacomo Agostini (3) upside down. 29 June 1974. Assen

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1980. TT Assen; Van Kessel in Aktie, 350 cc. 28 June 1980. Assen

A grim-faced motorcycle racer skids through a turn as he leads the field on a "figure 8" race track, Los Angeles, CA, 1949. (Photo by United States Information Agency/GG Vintage Images)

Anefo photo collection. Motocross Vasse, sidecast drivers in action. April 23, 1966

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1965. 250cc race Front Mike Duff on Yamaha. June 26, 1965. Assen

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1961. 125cc race. Number 26 Tom Phillis on Honda and number 22 Mike Hailwood at Honda. 24 June 1961. Assen

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the Motocross season and country competition the Netherlands against Belgium, Rob Selling (number 14), from Ham (number 32). February 24, 1962

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1966. TT to Assen, Training. 250cc. Mike Hailwood (no. 7). 22 June 1966. Assen

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1962. Training TT races on Circuit Assen. 28 June 1962. Assen

Duke Does It Again -- Australia's Ken Kavanagh at speed during the 350 CC Rave which he won on his Moto-Guzzi.Geoff Duke, Britains world 500 CC Motorcycle champion robe his 500 CC Gilera to Victory in the Rhine cup races at Hockenheim. Germany on Sunday.More than 120,000 fans saw him set up a lap record of 123.8. miles an hour, he covered the 20 laps in 47 minutes 12.5. seconds.Ken Kavanagh of Australia was second in this event and also won the 350 CC race on his Moto-Guzzi at 11.84 miles an Hour. May 10, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper Photo, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1962. TT races in Assen. July 1, 1962. Assen

Anefo photo collection. Engine racing Zandvoort. August 29, 1948. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. Grand-Prix discount in Utrecht. 19 August 1962. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. "Dragracer" Festival and "Superbike" races on Zandvoort; Henk Vink in Action in the "Super-Bike" class. July 18, 1982. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. Cycling Olympic Stadium Gerrit Schulte (Stayer). April 27, 1952

Anefo photo collection. Zandvoort Side Pan Race. May 27, 1956. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. International Olof races 1980 in Zandvoort. Willl Hartog (44) followed by Randy Mamola (2). September 14, 1980. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1977. TT Assen; Winner 500cc wants Hartog in action. 25 June 1977. Assen

Anefo photo collection. Cycling, large: price of Amsterdam. Guillermo Timeoner World Champion Staying 1965. 23 June 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. International motocross on the circuit "De Hoef" in St. Anthonis. First moto. March 12, 1961

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1977. TT Assen. 500cc class. Fall of Frenchman Estrosi. 25 June 1977. Assen

Anefo photo collection. Cycling Championships. Stayers in the bend. July 4, 1948

Hobby Riders Test Motorcycles -- Muddy going as Britain's amateur motorcyclist compete in inter-Club scramble. Simulating worst possible motorcycling conditions, with addition of competitive urge of racing, enthusiasts of British motor cycle clubs prove sternest critics of manufacturing quality for machines finding markers all over the world. March 11, 1952. (Photo by Central Office of Information, London).

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1960. Side pan race. June 26, 1960. Assen

Anefo photo collection. Grand-Prix discount in Utrecht. 19 August 1962. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. International motorcycle racing circuit slot, from left to right: H. van de Pol (No.31), Rob van Zanten (No.1), and R. Zellmor (No.56). August 8, 1976. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Sloten

Anefo photo collection. World championship cycling on the job in Amsterdam. Van Houwelingen behind Gangman Wiersma. August 14, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. International motocross on the circuit "De Hoef" in St. Anthonis. March 12, 1961

Anefo photo collection. International motocross on the Grebbeberg near Rhenen. Side tens in action during the cross. May 20, 1971. Grebbeberg, Rhenen, Utrecht (province)

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection Risk information service own, photo number 156-0687. 1956

Bobsleight. oslo. 1952.

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1974. 50cc class; Henk van Kessel (24) is flattened. Rein Gijsman (30) has a round backlog. 29 June 1974. Assen, Drenthe

Anefo photo collection. World Championships to Recourt. Final Profs Stayers. August 7, 1963

Anefo photo collection. International motorcycle races on the circuit to Tubbergen. June 6, 1960. Overijssel, Tubbergen

Anefo photo collection. TT Races Assen, G. Duske (on Gilera) winner 500cc. July 10, 1954

Anefo photo collection. TT Races Assen, Werner Haas (winner 250cc NSU). July 10, 1954

King's Oak Speedway London England

Anefo photo collection. Motor racing in Bergharen, No. 9, No. 36 Bill Nilsson (Z No. 43, J. Teunissen (Belgian), No. 10 Brother Dirks, No. 11 Piet Dirks, No. 31 R. Tibblin. July 27, 1965 . Bergharen

Anefo photo collection. Stayer competition. Wim van Est and Wout Wagtmans. June 13, 1961

Anefo photo collection. International cycling races in Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam Piet de Wit with pacemaker Stakenburg during competition with motor workmaking for professional trun. About 50. June 5, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Norg International Motorcross, L. Archer. September 4, 1955. Norg

Anefo photo collection. Motocross in Gemert, the riders up to and including 250 cc starts. 27 February 1966. Gemert

Anefo photo collection. Motocross in Bergharen .. July 25, 1965. Bergharen

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-1317. 1956

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection Risk information service own, photo number 156-0035. 1956

Vintage Photograph. Westboro Race Track - Go-Kart races. Frame 1.

Anefo photo collection. Motorcycle racing Zandvoort. Paul Lodewijkx came to fall in 250cc class. July 21, 1968. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. TV recordings "Straws" in Enschede; Presenter Wim Bosboom in action during MotorTrial. August 11, 1978. Enschede

Anefo photo collection. Motocross 1962 De Zandberg in Bergharen. June 3, 1962. Bergharen

Anefo photo collection. Grand Prix 250 CC Motocross. Jo Lammers in action. May 7, 1972

Anefo photo collection. GP Motorcross 500 cc in Lichtenvoorde 1975. Winner Gerrit Wolsink in Aktie. July 27, 1975. Gelderland, Lichtenvoorde

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1965. Side Panrace. Max Deubel / Emil Hörner. June 26, 1965. Assen

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1973. Training TT Assen, the Swede knows Andersson at his motorcycle (125 cc). 20 June 1973. Assen

Anefo photo collection. KNMV championship rit, Doetinchem, Gertner and Stoppelenburg (police side spans). October 23, 1953. Doetinchem

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-0679. 1956

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Motorcycle races. April 30, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

1970 1970s MOTORCYCLES RACING RACE 2 FOREGROUND MAN IN RED JUMPSUIT BIKE NUMBER 10

Anefo photo collection. unknown . International motorcycle race circuit tubbergen. Cees van Dongen. 11 June 1962. Overijssel, Tubbergen

Anefo photo collection. TT Assen 1962. Training TT races on Circuit Assen. Side pane. 28 June 1962. Assen

Anefo photo collection. Annual Crazy Race for VW beetles in Valkenswaard. December 26, 1972. Noord-Brabant, Valkenswaard

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