New Video Alert!! . After a short break, we are back with another episode of our Rear View Mirror documentary series. Travel back in time to 1960s and experience the Golden Era of Indian Motorsports. Today, the legendary "Bullet Bose", talks about racing Royal Enfiled, RD 350 and more. . Please click the link in our bio to see the entire video. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel. . Rear View Mirror is a documentary series produced by Chris Cross with a focus on highlighting the Golden Era of Indian Motorsports (1952 to 1989). Back in the day, the Grand Prix races were 50 laps. F1 cars and American muscle cars have raced on our World War II runway. And let's not forget - the 70,000 fans who came to watch the race. . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #sholavaramrace #sholavaramtrack #mmsc #mmrt @madrasmotorsportsclub #fmsciindia #buddhinternationalcircuit #motorsportsindia #racinglife #classiccars #classicbikes #classicracing #motorsportsphotography #automotiveclothing #automotivemerchandise #racinginindia #royalendfield #royalendfield350 #bulletlovers #ridermania @madrasbulls_official @bobmcridermania #rd350club @rd350club @keralard350club @royal_enfield_modifieds #royalenfieldriders #royalenfieldracing (at Madras motor race track, Irungattukottai) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG-QVGYAFTI/?igshid=1wryjtm9kw6xf

A very rare picture of “Bullet” Bose on a Yamaha RD350 during a Sholavaram Race in 1980s. After a very successful stint with Royal Enfield for decades, he races TVS 50, Yamaha RX 100 and RD 350 towards the end of his career. . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #yamahard350 #yamaharx100 #twostroke #twostrokelife #twostrokelover #rd350 @yamahard350clubgoa @yamahard350rx100rx135 #2strokepower #madrasmotorracetrack #mmrt #sholavaramrace #sholavaramtrack #classicbikesindia #racingindia #motorsportsindia @rd350club @bombayrd350club (at Sholavaram Air Strip) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG97bNmgcQE/?igshid=1jhwnhh69xklg

Here is one from our Dog Lovers series. When Hutch telecom launched their ad campaign with the pug, every kid wanted to have a pug. It became a rage and the ads were loved by everyone. We cannot think of anything else that raised the liking for this breed. Men In Black movie might be a far second. . Please visit our website to see more designs. . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #dogloversofinstagram #pugdog #dogsofworld #doglovertshirt #dogseriesofinsta #pugtshirt #animaltshirt #pawsitivevibes #petslovers (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG9dTyWgtaq/?igshid=1owyvaiovofxz

One of our coolest and minimalistic designs ever! A simple white melange tee with line drawings and a band. This women’s tee is classic and so breezy. . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #wanderlustindia #travellerslife #bikerni #bikertshirt #motorcycletshirt #bikersofindia #travelbloggervibes #wanderersofindia (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG7ruPJg-2I/?igshid=1cdua4q7fqiql

Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, late Mr MGR, was fond of the Sholavaram racing weekend. He was known to be there much ahead of the schedule and mingled with the riders and drivers. During his period, the TN govt gave special awards to the champions. . Recently, the Indian Sports Ministry has recognised Motorsports as a new discipline for getting government jobs under sports quota. This is a big win for the motorsports in India. . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #motorsportsindia #sholavaramrace #sholavaramtrack #mmsc #madrasmotorracetrack #madrasmotorsportsclub #indianmotorsports #racinginindia #tvsracing #mrfracing #heroracing #jktyremotorsport (at Sholavaram Air Strip) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG7WOxDgGaM/?igshid=intxr2ogajr3

With the monsoon setting in, perhaps it is a good time to check your car! Not to mention, most cars haven’t been driven enough in the last 7 months. . Years ago, I owned a particular car. After driving it for over 40,000 kms over 5 years, the car’s character changed. Quite often the engine check display would pop-up. It was such a frustrating period. This experience, inspired us to create the tee. . Product Shown: Check Engine T-Shirt available at www.chriscross.in . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #checkenginelight #checkengine #automotivetshirt #bikertshirt #mototcycletshirts #tshirtstore #automotivemerchandise #carloversindia (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG6-po_AHij/?igshid=dpgyzxs6e7mr

Our Marlboro Cycling tee can be interpreted in so many ways. This is what people told us: 1. Cycling is an addiction 2. Cycling cures lungs 3. Sarcastic take on cyclist who smoke. . What’s your take on this concept? . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #cyclinglife #cyclingapparel #cyclingtshirt #cyclingtshirts #cyclingclubinindia #cyclingcommunity #cyclingworld (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5J08cgDzT/?igshid=lim7rw4n2li5

We incorporated number 65 as a tribute to the legend. Never met him but have cheered for number 65 cars during the Sholavaram era. Legacy lives on. . Product Shown: Kari Motor Speedway sticker. . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #karimotorspeedway #mmsc #mmrt #racinglife #racinginindia #indianracers #motorsportlife #motorsportsindia #coimbatorediaries @madrasmotorsportsclub @karimotorspeedway_coimbatore @karimotorspeedway @fmsci_official_insta #sholavaramrace (at Kari Motor Speedway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDjaRxFg085/?igshid=1w43ua6p1pgra

Since March, most of these auto-rickshaws have been off the streets of Chennai. As much as the noise and traffic has reduced, their livelihood is deeply impacted. Most of them live on their daily earnings. And with schools being non-operational and also with work-from-home situation, their future is extremely bleak. . There is hope that this situation will turn around. Until then, let’s count our blessings . Product Shown: Chennai Auto-rickshaw Fridge Magnet. . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #fridgemagnets #fridgemagnetindia #souvenirsofindia #souvenirshop #chennaidiaries #chennailife #autorickshaw #chennaiauto #chennaiphotography (at Chennai, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDiehrVgIc_/?igshid=1mit722vrbiok

Life is beautiful. . Since March, our operations has been hampered. Supply-chain issues, staffing issues, dip in sales and a lot more came along with the pandemic. And like any situation, we had to make a choice. Because our path is defined by the choices that we make. . We decided to learn new skills with a single objective - Live Our Hobby during this period and beyond. And it is paying off. New streamlined processes, new goals, new vendors, etc... . Life is a beautiful ride. It may be hard to pedal but the destination is awesome. Rewrite your goals. . Product shown: Life Is A Beautiful Ride sticker. . Washable premium stickers for helmets, bikes/cars and laptops. . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #stickershop #stickeraddict #stickercollection #cyclinglife #cyclelife #cyclingculture #chennaicyclists #cycleindia #cyclingindia #vinylstickers #cyclinglovers @chennaicyclists @bangalore_cycling @punecyclists @mumbaicycling https://www.instagram.com/p/CDbtYFMgKT-/?igshid=1eit54qsh0ho5

“Bullet Bose” @gscboseufsl in his standard @royalenfield during a race in Sholavaram. In his initial days of racing, his racing number was 68. It represented the year (1968) when he first started to race in Sholavaram. Later, he changed it to 5. . Do follow our page for more Sholavaram Racing specials. . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #royalenfieldindia #royalenfieldriders #royalenfieldlovers #royalenfield350 #royalenfieldclassic350 #royalenfieldlovers #bulletbose #sholavaramrace #sholavaramtrack #mmsc #mmrt #fmsci #madrasbulls (at Sholavaram Air Strip) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_XlgwgXZd/?igshid=1eb0927oq2vy2

During the Golden Era of Indian motorsports, the local garages across India would build these single seater cars. They were totally build from the bottom-up. They were loud and noisy. And the most fun part is that the racers would drive this to the track, race them and then, drive them home. And for fans, it was awesome to see this car on regular roads as well as the race track. . Photo Archive: @vchandhok . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #sholavaramrace #sholavaramracetrack #mmsc #mmrt Fmsci India #vintagerace #classiccars #indianracers #motorsportsinindia #kingfisher #formulacar Madras Motor Sports Club Kingfisher #racinglife #motorsportsphotography (at Sholavaram Air Strip) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6Rm5igF54/?igshid=83z9fyekym6i

It’s one long road to get out of this Covid19 mess but there is hope and some light. Endurance and focus will be the key to get through this phase. . 📸 @adastur . #gsrider #gsridersindia #bmwgs1200 #tunnelvision #tunnels #motorcycleride #motorcycletravel #motorcycletours #lockdowndiaries #mondaymotivations #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby (at Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC3oR75AIN6/?igshid=1ugkhxk886g2o

Starting the week with a lovely note from Advaith Bhanu : “ The t-shirt is very good and comfortable to wear. A user friendly website.” . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #bikertshirt #bikerlife #bikerlifestyle #bikeriders #automotiveclothing #tshirtsdesign #tshirtlovers #tshirtshop #bikersofindia #bikersofkerala #motorcyclelifestye #motorcylegear (at Chris Cross) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC2z-Q2AujV/?igshid=m941z00656ug

@cattyshetty sporting our Wanderlust womens tee. Thank you! . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #wanderlust #motorcycletravel #motorcycleadventure #motorcyclespirit #motorcyclelifestyle #bikerchick #bikertshirt #automotiveclothing #automotiveapparel #motorcycletouring (at Chris Cross) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC1GcMGgQha/?igshid=ccy6x3f5fal6

Back in the day, we had an F1 car along with other Formula cars in the grid in Madras (Chennai). The big engines attracted thousand of fans to this little airstrip in Sholavaram. . This is in the ‘80s!!! The straight alone was little over 1km. And their speeds were little over 200kmph. . Now, we have taken a step backward in terms of fan participation. . Photo Archive: @vchandhok . . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #mmrt #mmsc #sholavaramrace #sholavaramtrack #fmsci @madrasmotorsportsclub @karunchandhok @fmsci_official_insta #indianracers #indianracer #motorsportsinindia #formula1 #racinglife #oldschoolracing #classiccars @vijaymallya (at Sholavaram Air Strip) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCyfmEEgq0C/?igshid=1l19oa6rq9e25