Mike Hailwood
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Stanley Michael Bailey Hailwood, was an English professional motorcycle racer and racing driver. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest racers of all time. He competed in the Grand Prix motorcycle world championships from 1958 to 1967 and in Formula One between 1963 and 1974. Hailwood was known as "Mike The Bike" because of his natural riding ability on motorcycles with a range of engine capacities.
Honda RC162 as ridden by Hailwood in 1961
Hailwood 35 leading from the start of a 250 race at Cadwell Park with Phil Read on Yamaha number 61 closely followed by Rod Gould Bultaco 33, around 1967
Hailwood (2) dueling with Giacomo Agostini (1) during the 1967 500cc Dutch TT.
Isle of Man TT
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The Isle of Man TT or Tourist Trophy races are an annual motorcycle racing event run on the Isle of Man in May and June of most years since its inaugural race in 1907. The event begins on the UK Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May and runs for thirteen days. It is often called one of the most dangerous racing events in the world as many competitors have died.
Michael Dunlop in front of Bruce Anstey during the 2013 Supersport TT
Competitors line up at the start of the 2010 Senior TT race
Sidecar TT race competitors line up to start the race