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What might have been?
It is 1989, 50 years since George Meier (49) won the last pre-war Senior TT. The bike shadowing him at Quarter Bridge is the supercharged Velocette Roarer twin, which was not race-ready for Stanley Woods to ride in 1939, now ridden by Grahame Rhodes
BikeSport TT Race Pics feature the FoTTofinder Bikesport Archives of Isle of Man TT Race photographs
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1989, exactly 50 years since George Meier's historic victory in the last pre-war Senior TT. As we gaze upon the image, our eyes are immediately drawn to Meier astride his powerful BMW bike, skillfully navigating through Quarter Bridge. The significance of this moment is heightened by the presence of another legendary machine shadowing him - the supercharged Velocette Roarer twin. This particular Velocette model holds a unique history as it was originally intended for racing legend Stanley Woods in 1939 but never made it onto the track due to unforeseen circumstances. Now, in an incredible twist of fate, Grahame Rhodes has taken up its reins and is riding it with sheer determination and passion. The juxtaposition between these two iconic bikes symbolizes what might have been if destiny had played out differently all those years ago. It serves as a poignant reminder of how time can alter paths and reshape destinies. As we delve deeper into this snapshot frozen in time, we cannot help but marvel at both machines' timeless beauty and power. The sleek lines and roaring engines evoke a sense of nostalgia while also igniting excitement for what lies ahead on that classic lap. This print captures not only a thrilling moment within motorsport history but also invites us to ponder the countless "what ifs" that life often presents us with.
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