The only race where classic racers race, the MCFAJ Clubman Road Race is a must-see for classic bike fans!

A large number of British cars that look like they’ve jumped out of a museum participated

LOC (Legends of Classic) is a classic motorcycle racing event that aims to recreate the golden age of motorsports before 1972. It is held in conjunction with the MCFAJ Clubman Road Race. Two races are held annually at Tsukuba and one at Fuji. On Sunday, July 6th, the second race of the 2025 season took place at the sweltering Fuji Speedway (FSW), where a truly heated battle unfolded. 
However, LOC doesn't focus on winning or losing races. Its core philosophy is "enjoying classic motorcycles for years to come." Perhaps that's why there's no tense atmosphere in the pits. Classic motorcycle enthusiasts let their beloved, well-loved bikes race to their hearts' content on the circuit. This club-like atmosphere is quite prominent. 
LOC is divided into detailed classes based on engine displacement and vintage. Among the small-displacement models under 200cc and 350cc, many Japanese models, such as the Honda CB93, CB72, CB77, and Yamaha TA125, participate. On the other hand, the majority of the larger models over 351cc are British models such as Norton and Triumph, as well as classic BMW, Ducati, and Moto Guzzi. This time, I mainly looked at the participating models, focusing on British models. I was impressed by how carefully maintained all the classic bikes from around 60 years ago were, and they seemed full of life. 
　The LOC Group race, held in conjunction with MCFAJ, is a must-see for classic bike fans.

Founded in Birmingham, England in 1898, Norton is a widely known, long-established motorcycle manufacturer. While it dominated the racing scene through the 1940s, the rise of other manufacturers led to a somewhat lackluster performance in the 1950s. From the 1960s onward, Norton found itself in a difficult position against the high-performance Japanese motorcycles. Amidst these twists and turns, the Manx was released in 1962. Equipped with a 499cc air-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, two-valve engine driven by a bevel gear, the Manx produced a high output of 47 HP at 6500 rpm and achieved a top speed of over 200 km/h. Many Norton Manxes have also competed in the LOC.

The Japanese competitors included the Honda CB750Four, CB500Four, CB450, and Kawasaki H1R, all rare bikes. One of the great attractions of LOC is the opportunity to see up close these Japanese sports bikes that captured the hearts of many young people in the 1960s and 1970s, still in their prime.

There are also many other vintage bikes from overseas manufacturers competing, and it's fun just to look at these beautifully finished classic bikes.