The NSA was formed over 50 years ago, when Triumph Bonnevilles were considered “new fangled”.
There have always been arguments about which bikes are fastest or quickest. The way to settle that is to race.
Across the UK are old airfields that were put to good use as sprint tracks. Sadly many are falling into disrepair as many were designed and built as D Day airfields. Nimbys complain about noise, even though motorsport was going on at the airfields before they moved in.
The latest to be lost is Smeatharpe in Devon; even though one of the new owners was keen and did some work, a combination of nimbys, the planners and ACU safety rules mean that the track is no longer viable.
Good news is that Keevil on Salisbury Plain has become a venue in the last 4 years. This is still in use as a runway so is maintained.