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Ulster Grand Prix
Riders make last minute preparations before competing in the famous road race.
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Overview
The 1956 Ulster Grand Prix marked the fifth round of that year's motorcycle racing season. It took place on 9–11 August at the Dundrod Circuit. British rider Geoff Duke is amongst those making their way to the start. The team buses of several of the competitors and manufacturers are shown, including those of Walter Zeller and Moto Guzzi. Later, we see the riders in action, including the sidecars.
John Hartle (UK) won the 500cc on a Norton bike. Bill Lomas (UK) won the 350cc on a Moto Guzzi machine. Luigi Taveri (Switzerland) won the 250cc on an MV Augusta and Carlo Ubbiali (Italy) claimed the 115cc - also on an MV Augusta. The sidecar classification was won by the German pair Wilhelm Noll (rider) and Fritz Conn (passenger) on a BMW.
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