The International Island Classic is one of the world?s premier vintage motorcycle races, and the 2018 event is just around the corner. The Classics have largely been dominated by British and Aussie riders, as previous American efforts were low-budget entries with mid-tier riding talent.
Colin Edwards To Race International Island Classic
That?s changing this year, as three former pro American riders will be making their way to the Phillip Island circuit for the January 26-28 event. As reported in the above link, double WorldSBK champion and veteran MotoGP rider Colin Edwards will come out of racing retirement to ride a Suzuki XR69-replica chassis powered by a Yamaha FJ engine, a package built by our friend Carry Andrew in his HyperCycle race shop. And now we?ve learned that Jake Zemke and Jason Pridmore will be joining the 43-year-old Texas Tornado at the Classic, which should make for a formidable trio to beat in the International Challenge team competition for bikes manufactured between 1973 and 1984.
To help support the American team, vintage racer Wendy Newton has printed up a batch of t-shirts featuring Colin Edwards on them and is hoping to sell a bunch before she leave for Oz next week. They?re available in men?s (M-L-XL-XXL-XXXL) and women?s (S-M-L-XL) sizes. Also available are mugs, hats and stickers, which are available a Newton?s website, Helmetsnheels.com.

?Having attended the International Island Classic in the past,? Newton related, ?I learned how much the Aus...