That 'reversed' fork is/was (?) pretty standard for motor paced track bikes where the rider is pacing behind a derny. I'm not totally clear if it's an issue of stability, or the ability to get closer to the derny. I suspect it's the latter. See the link below:
http://www.allegrobikes.com/
David Bilenkey in blustery Ottawa
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> [mailto:classicrendezvous-admin@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of nick zatezalo
> Sent: November 19, 2001 4:46 PM
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> Subject: [CR]New Pogliaghi listing on CR Site
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> I was looking at the additional information posted on the CR site
> for Pogliaghi & have a question regarding the STAYER model catalogue
> page.The fork appears to be installed backwards.Was this an oversite
> during the photo shoot or is there some good reason for this setup?
> Just curious.
> Nick" Enoying another Indian summer day in Atlanta" Zatezalo