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Great Dorset Steam Fair 2010

At this years Great Dorset Steam Fair, the National Traction Engine Trust are hosting an exhibition of John Hancox original drawings and paintings, some of which will be available for sale and John will be on hand throughout the event to chat with visitors about his work on display.

It’s the first time for over 30 years that John won’t have a trade stand at the show but our greetings cards, prints and postcards will be available to purchase from Shakepeares Rally Promotions who can be found on the corner between the Model Tent and Real Ale Tent (by the main entrance car park on the Blandford side – not in the trade line).

As well as his art, John’s also exhibiting his 1946 ‘Model 18’ Norton vintage motorcycles section, so keep and eye (and an ear) out for him!

One of the main features of this years event will be a special gathering of ‘McLaren’ steam engines. To mark the occasion, the Great Dorset Steam Fair have commissioned John to produce some special artwork which will be available for sale on t-shirts and other merchandise during the show.

The Great Dorset Steam Fair takes place over 5 days between Wednesday 1st September and Sunday 5th September and is one of the largest outdoor events in Europe.

For more information please visit the show website: http://www.gdsf.co.uk

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Motorcycle & Cartoon Postcard Sets Now Available!

We’re pleased to annouce that our Motorcycle Cartoons, Classic Racers and TT Legends range are now available as postcard sets.

The Classic Racers and TT Legends are both a set of 8 postcards and the Motorcycle Cartoons are divided into two sets of 8 postcards, Set 1 – featuring the 8 designs released for the 2009 Isle of Man TT Races and Set 2 – featuring the 8 designs released for the 2010 Isle of Man TT Races. There’s also a ‘Super 16’ set which offers a package of both Set1 and Set 2 at a discounted price.

We’re already being asked about next years Motorcycle Cartoons and they’re becoming quite collectable!

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‘Mad Sunday’ Vintage Rally

For the second year in a row, John attended the annual Southern Vintage Engine & Tractor Club ‘Mad Sunday Vintage Rally’.

The event, held in Port St Mary, Isle of Man, was well attended and it was good to see some old friends and make some new ones.

Guy Martin paid an early visit to the show and on his way round took a few snaps of our 1946 ‘Model 18’ Norton, declaring it “mega”! Thanks Guy & good luck for successful & safe TT.

Thank you to everyone who came to see us and we’ll see you there next year!

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Hancox Art Sidecar Racing at TT 2010!

Saturday 5th June 2010 – Sure Sidecar Race A

Congratulations to sidecar crew Dave Kimberley & Robert Bell for finishing 9th in the Sure Sidecar Race A on the opening day of racing at the 2010 Isle of Man TT Races.

Dave & Robert, onboard the DK Racing / Just Landscapes / hancoxart.com / Ireson Honda, completed the three lap race with an average speed of 107.025 mph!

Thursday 10th June 2010 – Sure Sidecar Race B

Another great result for Dave Kimberley & Robert Bell who brought the DK Racing / Just Landscaping / hancoxart.com / Ireson Honda home to a magnificent 8th place in Sure Sidecar Race B.

Dave and Robert completed the final sidecar event of the 2010 Isle of Man TT Races with a average race speed of 106.996 mph!