Two World Champions at Pukekohe , Marco Luccineli and Mike Hailwood
Often spoken of with reverence in racing circles , the Marlboro Series began fortynine years ago , and lasted from 1973 / 74 to 1977 / 1978 . Those who experienced some of the sensational classic racing that went on will never forget it .
AN INTERNATIONAL SERIES One of the most significant aspects of motorcycle racing at the end of the 1960s was the appearance of ‘ over the counter ’ 250cc and 350cc racing machines , modelled on World Championship race bikes . They could be bought from a local motorcycle dealer , and were mostly Yamaha , Suzuki , and Kawasaki , all two-strokes . Until the Marlboro Series , the most that local race fans could hope for was the annual return to New Zealand by riders who had been successful overseas . This often meant an exhibition event with a horde of home-based riders trying to keep up with often unequal machinery . The Marlboro Series
First right hand bend at Pukekohe
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