Some sad news of the passing of a famous Racer Derek Minter.He passed away in a nursing home in Kent on January 2nd. His racing tributes included racing Manx Nortons on many race tracks over the years. I do hope the "Roadholder" can take this up further. Yours Anna J
That is sad news. I always…
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I found this video of Dere…
I found this video of Derek in 1996 at Cadwell Park on YouTube - The Audio is not good but it's great to hear his reminiscences.
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Previously ian_cordes wrot…
That is sad news. I always remember him beingknown asThe King of Brands. Not to mention being the first rider to lap the IoM TT course at over 100mph on a single cylinder machine. Very much a part of my early memories of road racing.
RIP
Yes ian and Dave Downer gave him the race of a life time in april 1963 at Brands Hatch Dave Downer was on a very fast 650 twin built by Paul Dunstall, And we all know what happened later in that race, , Yours Anna J
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Derek's funeral is arrang…
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That is sad news. I always remember him beingknown asThe King of Brands. Not to mention being the first rider to lap the IoM TT course at over 100mph on a single cylinder machine. Very much a part of my early memories of road racing.
RIP