Many of you will know Pete from his years of racing exploits on perfectly prepared machinery . Here he is pictured below on his group 4 championship winning Lambretta in 1996. Winning the group 4 championship against some very talented opposition was the culmination of many years hard work and dedication for Pete and it really is a big acheivment.
Just recently scooter enthusiast David Taylor saw this Race machine in Petes Rochdale shop and being a racing fan knew this iconic machine and hatched a plan to get this bike back on the track. The BSSO’s new Production class seemed like the perfect group to enter this machine into. He contacted Tim Simpson who used to race alongside Pete and now this Lambretta is back on the track.
Just found this after a random search for Pete Merchant – wondered if he was still around! If he is, say hello from me (Neil, Tony Mac’s drinking pal from the cemetery back in the 80s and 90s).
I was still living in my sins back then – drinking, chasing women and riding bikes that were far too fast for me!
Keep the faith guys.