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Building a motorcycle in prison may seem impossible, but for the brilliant Romanian engineer Sorin Tulea and his two colleagues, it was a reality. Tulea, born on 11th October 1915, attended the Mircea Cantacuzino aviation school and obtained his pilot's patent in 1936. During World War II, he served on the front lines as part of the 1st Bombardment Flotilla in Brasov, specializing in twin-engine bombing. In the summer of 1941, he was among the first Romanians who responded to the Prut crossing order, even though he had only nine hours of training on the Heinkel 111 bomber at that [...]

Touristic Classic Motorcycle Event Wednesday, 10 May 2023 through Sunday, 14 May 2023 Start and finish in 2345 Brunn am Gebirge near Vienna Wien 1. History At the beginning of the 20th century, when motorsport was emerging worldwide, the British island of Isle of Man was considered "the" Mecca of motorbike racing for fans of this sport. Since 1907, daring road races have been held there under the name "Tourist Trophy", or "T.T." for short. The race is considered the oldest, most dangerous and most controversial race in the world. It is run on the public road network, which at [...]

Damián Mateu is the first Spanish to be inducted into the FIVA Hall of Fame, which recognises his important contribution to the history of motor racing as manager of Hispano-Suiza. On 27 May, FIVA Vice-President Peter Edqvist presented the Suqué Mateu family with the Trophy which accredits their ancestor, Damián Mateu, as one of the 14 Heroes of Automotive History 2021, the first Spaniard, and so far the only one, to receive this award which signifies his inclusion in the International Vintage Car Federation's Hall of Fame. The event took place in an emotional ceremony held at the historic Pereleda [...]