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Stanley Michael Bailey Hailwood, MBE GM (2 April 1940 – 23 March 1981) was an English professional motorcycle racer and racing driver. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest racers of all time. [1] [2] He competed in the Grand Prix motorcycle world championships from 1958 to 1967 and in Formula One between 1963 and 1974.
Mar 24, 2021 · Forty years after Mike “The Bike” Hailwood’s death, we remember the accomplishments that made him one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time.
Rated 'the greatest motorcyclist who ever lived', his feats and bravery are recalled for a new generation. Mike Hailwood lies alongside his daughter, Michelle, in the churchyard of St Mary ...
Apr 6, 2020 · Hailwood was 38 years old when he returned to the 60.721 kms mountain circuit to send the Isle of Man crazy with the most highly acclaimed victory ever in the illustrious history of the TT races....
Apr 1, 2019 · Mike Hailwood, born on April 2, had the greatest even of his achievements by winning the 1978 Isle of Man TT after 11 years away from bike racing.
Oct 21, 2018 · Eleven years after quitting bike racing to compete in F1, Mike Hailwood returned to the TT to make racing history, winning the Formula One race on a Sports Motor Cycles Ducati. The man who...
“Mike the Bike” was a true legend – a multiple champion on two-wheels and a star on four. In addition to his racing exploits, Mike Hailwood was awarded the George Medal – Britain’s highest honour for civilian bravery – after saving an unconscious Clay Regazzoni from his burning car at Kyalami in 1973.
