Classic TT : Honda Drixton 350 & BSA Gold Star

JUNIOR CLASSIC

350cc DRIXTON HONDA

Phil worked with Chris Hughes Racing with the aim of producing a bike that would be light, fast and reliable.

The partnership got off to an exhilarating start, with Phil finishing 7th overall and 1st Privateer in their first year. In 2015 he finished 2nd overall and 1st Privateer.

The bike achieved a 100% finish rate while Phil was responsible for the engineering, and was consistently within the top eight of the competition.

About the bike

Chassis : Drixton
Engine : Honda 350cc
Fairings : Drixton
Total weight : 115kg
Top speed : 125mph

SENIOR CLASSIC

A FIRST IN SPEED & EXCELLENCE

Phil worked with Dave Hardman over the winter of 2013 to rebuild and make race-ready the Classic Senior bike known as Goldie.

Within two years Phil had modified and developed the bike into the first BSA Gold Star to achieve a 100mph lap around the Mountain Course.

In 2018 Phil set new records, averaging over 100mph for the four-lap Mountain Course and setting a new single-lap record of 101.961 mph.

About the bike

Chassis : Featherbed
Engine : Gold Star 500cc
Fairings : Dunnell
Total weight : 117kg
Top speed : 129mph

ENGINEERING

Preparing a motorcycle for the Mountain Course means paying attention to every detail. Phil's engineering approach is about developing and preparing each machine to meet the demands of road racing.

In 2026 Phil decided to build a sister bike to Goldie, creating new, hand-made parts throughout the machine.

For her first outing she achieved a 101.5mph lap in the Senior race before failing to finish due to ignition rota failure.

Next year will see the bike back on the Isle of Man Mountain Course with Project 105 firmly in her sights.

THE RESULTS

Phil's Classic TT career combines racing experience with the engineering and preparation of his machines.