Throwback Thursday: Don Emde, David Aldana and Jim Rice at the Match Races (1971)
Relive the excitement of The 1971 Transatlantic Match Races at Mallory Park, where American racers made their mark in Britain.
Upstart American Road Racers Earned the Respect of British Racing Enthusiasts. In this week’s Throwback we dial back the clock to 1971 and visit a classic British road racing course.
During Easter weekend in 1971, the iconic Mallory Park circuit in Britain hosted a memorable chapter in motorcycle racing history. Don Emde (No. 6) led his fellow American riders, David Aldana (No. 2), as they competed in the prestigious Transatlantic Match Race Series, all riding BSA Rocket IIIs.
This inaugural Transatlantic Match Race Series was organized by BSA/Triumph to showcase their road racing motorcycles and to introduce talented American racers to the seasoned British national competitors.
Author's summary: American racers competed in Britain.
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