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1954 Junior Tt Collection

"Legends of the Track: The 1954 Junior TT" In the thrilling world of motorcycle racing

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Roy Smith (Velocette) 1954 Junior TT

Roy Smith (Velocette) 1954 Junior TT
Velocette dealer Roy Smith (Velocette) at Bray Hill; 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Ray Amm (Norton) 1954 Junior TT

Ray Amm (Norton) 1954 Junior TT
From the flag fall, Ray Amm (Norton) gets down to it in the 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: John Surtees (Norton) 1954 Junior TT

John Surtees (Norton) 1954 Junior TT
John Surtees (Norton) at Ballaugh Bridge, 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Rod Coleman (AJS) 1954 Junior TT

Rod Coleman (AJS) 1954 Junior TT
Kiwi ace Rod Coleman (AJS) on Bray Hill, 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Michael McGeagh (AJS) 1954 Junior TT

Michael McGeagh (AJS) 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: 1954 Junior Norton team

1954 Junior Norton team
The Norton team for the 54 Junior; Jack Brett (23) featured just pannier tanks. Ray Amm (32) rode the fully-faired proboscis and Bob Keeler (85) rode an unfaired model

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Dickie Dale (MV) 1954 Junior TT

Dickie Dale (MV) 1954 Junior TT
Dickie Dale (MV) at Cronk ny Mona: 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Henry Collier (AJS) 1954 Junior TT

Henry Collier (AJS) 1954 Junior TT
Henry Collier (AJS) at Cronk ny Mona, 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Phil Carter (Norton) 1954 Junior TT

Phil Carter (Norton) 1954 Junior TT
Phil Carter (Norton) on Ballaugh Bridge, 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Jack Brett (Norton) 1954 Junior TT

Jack Brett (Norton) 1954 Junior TT
Jack Brett (Norton) starting the 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Ernie Barrett (Phoenix JAP) 1954 Junior TT

Ernie Barrett (Phoenix JAP) 1954 Junior TT
Ernie Barrett (Phoenix JAP) on Bray Hill, 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Rudi Allison (Norton) 1954 Junior TT

Rudi Allison (Norton) 1954 Junior TT
South African Rudi Allison (Norton) on Bray Hill, 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Eric Houseley (AJS) 1954 Junior TT

Eric Houseley (AJS) 1954 Junior TT
Eric Houseley (AJS) at Cronk ny Mona, 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Walter Hancock (Velocette) 1954 Junior TT

Walter Hancock (Velocette) 1954 Junior TT
Walter Hancock (Velocette) starting the 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: John Fisher (AJS) 1954 Junior TT

John Fisher (AJS) 1954 Junior TT
John Fisher (AJS) waiting to start the 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Derek Farrant (AJS) 1954 Junior TT

Derek Farrant (AJS) 1954 Junior TT
Derek Farrant (AJS) at Cronk ny Mona, 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Ken Swallow (Norton) 1954 Junior TT

Ken Swallow (Norton) 1954 Junior TT
Ken Swallow (Norton) starting the 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Rod Coleman (AJS) 1954 Junior TT

Rod Coleman (AJS) 1954 Junior TT
Kiwi Rod Coleman (AJS) starts the 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: THE cream of the crop

THE cream of the crop
Manx Grand Prix winner and master baker Don Crossley made this celebration cake to honour Kiwi Rod Coleman;s 1954 Junior TT win with the three-valve AJS

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Richening the mixture

Richening the mixture
With a left-mounted float chamber, Fergus Anderson leans his Guzzi to the right to richen the mixture before starting the 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: The Proboscis

The Proboscis
Southern Rhodesian Ray Amm forces on through Cronk ny Mona on the distinctly-faired works Norton in the 1954 Junior. He won the Senior that year but retired in the Junior

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Ken Kavanagh 350 Guzzi

Ken Kavanagh 350 Guzzi
The championship-winning Moto Guzzi did not waste weight on paint; the fairings were left unpainted for the 1954 season. The cylinder just below Ken Kavanaghs knee is the mail petro tank

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Roy Walker (Velocette) 1954 Junior TT

Roy Walker (Velocette) 1954 Junior TT
Roy Walker (Velocette) at Cronk ny Mona; 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Dave Tutty (Norton) 1954 Junior TT

Dave Tutty (Norton) 1954 Junior TT
Dave Tutty (Norton) srats the 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Ray Amm and the Proboscis

Ray Amm and the Proboscis
Southern Rhodesian Ray Amm forces on through Cronk ny Mona on the distinctly-faired works Norton in the 1954 Junior TT. He won the Senior that year but retired from the Junior

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Ken Kavanagh (Moto Guzzi) 1954 Junior TT

Ken Kavanagh (Moto Guzzi) 1954 Junior TT
Ken Kavanagh (Moto Guzzi) on Bray Hill, 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Rod Coleman at Cronk ny Mona: 1954 Junior TT

Rod Coleman at Cronk ny Mona: 1954 Junior TT
1954 Junior TT winner Rod Coleman at Cronk ny Mona

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Maurie Quincey (Norton) 1954 Junior TT

Maurie Quincey (Norton) 1954 Junior TT
Aussie Maurie Quincey (Norton) starts the 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Stan Cooper (AJS) 1954 Junior TT

Stan Cooper (AJS) 1954 Junior TT
Stan Cooper (AJS) on Bray Hill: 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Ted Havens (AJS) 1954 Junior TT

Ted Havens (AJS) 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Dickie Dale (MV) on Bray Hill: 1954 Junior TT

Dickie Dale (MV) on Bray Hill: 1954 Junior TT

Background image1954 Junior Tt Collection: Dickie Dale (MV) at Cronk ny Mona: 1954 Junior TT

Dickie Dale (MV) at Cronk ny Mona: 1954 Junior TT



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"Legends of the Track: The 1954 Junior TT" In the thrilling world of motorcycle racing, the 1954 Junior TT stands as a testament to the skill and determination of some true legends. Roy Smith on his Velocette, John Surtees riding Norton, Rod Coleman representing AJS, Ray Amm with Norton again, and Michael McGeagh on an AJS - these names echoed through the Isle of Man as they battled for victory. The 1954 Junior Norton team was a force to be reckoned with. Led by Surtees and supported by Phil Carter and Jack Brett, their sleek machines roared down the track in pursuit of glory. Each rider pushed themselves to their limits, showcasing incredible speed and precision. But it wasn't just about the dominant Nortons; other riders made their mark too. Dickie Dale fearlessly rode his MV Agusta machine while Henry Collier showcased his skills on an AJS bike. Ernie Barrett impressed everyone with his Phoenix JAP ride, leaving spectators in awe. One cannot forget Rudi Allison's performance on his Norton either - he fought valiantly throughout every lap. These racers displayed unmatched bravery as they navigated treacherous bends and straights at breakneck speeds. The 1954 Junior TT was a race that tested not only physical endurance but also mental fortitude. It demanded unwavering focus from start to finish line. Spectators held their breaths as each rider flew past them like lightning bolts. In this historic event filled with adrenaline-fueled moments and heart-stopping action, these riders etched their names into motorcycling history forever. Their passion for speed united them all under one goal - triumphing over both man and machine. As we look back upon this iconic race today, we remember those who risked everything for glory in the face of danger – heroes who embodied what it meant to be a true racer.