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The project was inspired by Lord Hesketh, who planned to revive the failing British motorcycle industry and at the time had a background of F1 racing being the last private team to win a Formula One Grand Prix, with James Hunt at the wheel. Lord Hesketh wanted to use the skills and facilities built up in that pursuit to greater effect and ...
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is an offshoot of the American Motorcyclist Association, recognizing individuals who have contributed to motorcycle sport, motorcycle construction, or motorcycling in general. It also displays motorcycles, riding gear, and memorabilia in two floors of exhibits. [1]
The Hesketh V1000 is a 992 cc (60.5 cu in) OHC V-twin motorcycle with 4 valves per cylinder. It was originally designed and built by Hesketh Motorcycles in Daventry , Northamptonshire . Sales proved disappointing as the motorcycle was expensive and, at 86 bhp, it was somewhat underpowered given its hefty dry weight of 244 kg (538 lb).
With institutions like the Troll Hole and O'Betty's Hot Dog Museum, Ohio really is the heart of it all - all things unusual, that is! From trolls to barber poles: 9 of Ohio's most unusual museums ...
The Springfield History Museum's latest exhibit highlights the people and history of early motorcycle culture in the early 1900s. 5 things to know about Springfield History Museum's new motorcycle ...
A Hesketh 308E in 1977's Penthouse Rizla Racing livery. A Hesketh 308D on show at the Donington Grand Prix Exhibition. In late 1975, Hesketh announced that he could no longer afford to try to produce the next British world champion, having raced without sponsorship, and ended his involvement with the team.
This list of museums in Ohio is a list of museums, defined for this context as institutions (including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses) that collect and care for objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest and make their collections or related exhibits available for public viewing.
Maritime museums in Ohio (2 C, 2 P) R. ... Motorcycle Hall of Fame; N. National Construction Equipment Museum; P. Pennsylvania House (Springfield, Ohio) ...