Prewar Motorcycle Books
If you are interested in the history of old motorcycles, this is your source.
I collected photos and documents of motorcycles since 40 years. I like to share this information. To do a book is one way to save the heritage of motorcycle history. What are you doing with your collection?
My special interest is in American-Excelsior motorcycles and others, as well as Board Track racing.
As self publisher I make the books only in small numbers, as interest in prewar motorcycles has its limits today.
The books are from the Enthusiast for the Enthusiast.
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BOOKS
Events 2025 in Germany
Teilnahme nur mit Anmeldung oder Einladung!
- 18. Vollgas-Rennspass in Darmstadt 2025
- 20.Track Racer Meeting in Bielefeld 13.09.2025
- 2. Bahnrauschen in Forst/Lausitz 05.07.2025
- 1. Bahnrauschen in Chemnitz 17.05.2025 und 18.05.2025
Bahnrauschen Forst 12.10.2024:
Velodrome Forst / Lausitz – now the oldest remaining Track in Germany from 1906 – 400m – The track is freshly restored
American Excelsior Taymans 1000cc ( is a one off) – 1920- direct drive – to move the bike the chain has to be off!
Harley Davidson 1000cc and American Taymans Excelsior 1000cc – both direct drive – no clutch, no gearbox
The Harley and the American Excelsior Super X (750cc, 1925) in action
Sunbeam Model 90, 500cc -1927
Impression Brooklands – England from 1907
2,767miles ( 4,453 m) Brooklands is located near Weybridge / Surrey
It is a fantastic Museum – a must for the enthusiast!
Impression Autòdrom de Sitges-Terramar in Spain from 1923
Sitges is located near Barcelona – Length of the track is 2 km , Banking 66 degrees
Impression Opel Bahn in Germany from 1920 – 1500m Oval
The remains of the Opel Bahn today (2024) / Rüsselsheim Germany
VRM 2022 – Vintage Revival Montlhery (near Paris) France —2024: 100 years
Autodrome de Linas Montlhery :Super X at full Speed during 5 laps- each lap 2548,24m –
The biggest event in Europe for pre 1939 cars and motorcycles
Last Track Race 2018 in Nürnberg –
Board Track Race 1921 – Excelsior, Indian, Harley-Davidson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgsvhKkqFqY
Track Racer Meeting 2016 Bielefeld Velodrome (333m, 49 deg)
Below Board Track Event in Hannover (333,33 m, 49 deg)
Excelsior 7S.C. 1913 (1000cc) & Excelsior Super X 1925 (750cc)
Below: Impressions from our Track Race Meet in Nürnberg Reichelsdorf (400m, 49 deg) 27 May 2017
Abriss Reichelsdorfer Keller 2023 beschlossen:
Nach 119 Jahren Renngeschehen gibt es in Nürnberg die Radrennbahn Reichesdorfer Keller nicht mehr. Deutschlands älteste noch existierende Radrennbahn von 1904 , ist 2023 abgerissen worden. Dieser Sachverhalt wurde vom Denkmalschutz in einer Abstimmug von Bürgern „Zum Abriss des Jahres 2023“ gekürt.
Action in the 400m oval Velodrome. All events are no races! We do it just for fun…..
The German Board Track Wrecking Crew
Excelsior Super X 1925
Harley 1920 (1000cc) in Action
Cleveland 4-45 (750cc) from 1927
Indian 1914 (1000cc) in full Speed
1920 Excelsior Maison Taymans (Brüssel) for Speed Trails over 1 km. No clutch, direct drive, 1000cc
Chemnitz Board Track Meeting 2019
Track: 333,33 m, 49 deg.
Anzani 2.500 cc
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