Girl Racer (1962)

Walthamstow, London.
Mrs Beryl Swain is a housewife with an unusual hobby for a woman - she competes in motorcycle races. We first see Beryl out shopping with a friend. She looks into the window of a baker's shop.
Footage of motorbikes being polished. C/U of Beryl putting on a crash helmet. We see Beryl moving off towards the start line. Various shots of bikers waiting for a race to start. Shots of the race and of spectators. Beryl seems to do quite well. Beryl's husband watches her progress.
FILM ID:185.09
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[@AlleHamstra]

Great 4 stroke sound in these 2 strokes !!

[@albion2742]

I saw her race at Brands many times.

[@verdeboyo]

In 2023, this is awesome stuff to see. Great to see the women taking on the men and on the full GP circuit too

[@justforFUNdayNIGHT]

i searched for the sound of a C.1961 BENELLI 50CC 2T COMPETIZIONE (LOT 685) and in this video i came to it

[@albion2742]

Alle, some of them must have Norton Manx motors in them.lol

[@rommel8159]

bonjour j'ai eu 5 itom le meilleur moteur était celui avec le petit sélecteur. les vitesses ne sautaient pas mais ça restera la plus belle des 50cc à vitesses merci a tous

[@EMVelez]

how fast did those old 50 cc bikes go?

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

😂😂😂😂 husband built a bike for her

[@kelliebrooks9094]

Very funny i got storys but will let it go...

[@philippejenvrin2741]

Avant l'arrivée des "Japonaises" 😂😂

[@EMVelez]

"muscle in on men...no sport is sacred". 🙄

[@steverushforth7009]

My wife is a keen rider, she has an Itchifanni.

[@johnbravo7542]

The dawn of feminism

[@copferthat]

Women racers are very rare but not as rare as black riders. Why is that

[@user-nc1ic6yx8m]

😁 Лучшая иллюстрация шолоховскому " кобель на плетне " ! 🤣🤣🤣