Mike Hailwood: Biography, Facts and Career
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Stanley Michael Bailey Hailwood (2 April 1940 – 23 March 1981) was a British racing driver and motorcycle road racer, who competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1958 to 1967, and Formula One between 1963 and 1974. Nicknamed "the Bike", Hailwood was a nine-time Grand Prix motorcycle World Champion, with four titles in the premier 500cc class with MV Agusta, and won 76 motorcycle Grands Prix across 10 seasons. Hailwood took 14 victories at the Isle of Man TT. After his motorcycle racing career concluded, he went on to compete in Formula One and other classes of car racing, becoming one of the few men to compete at Grand Prix level in both motorcycle and car racing. He returned to motorcycle racing at the age of 38, taking victory at the 1978 Isle of Man TT. Hailwood died in 1981 following a road traffic collision in Warwickshire, England.
Quick facts about Mike Hailwood
- Full name: Mike Hailwood
- Born: 1940-04-02
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q173147
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Who is Mike Hailwood?
Stanley Michael Bailey Hailwood (2 April 1940 – 23 March 1981) was a British racing driver and motorcycle road racer, who competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1958 to 1967, and Formula One between 1963 and 1974.
What nationality is Mike Hailwood?
Mike Hailwood is United Kingdom.
When was Mike Hailwood born?
Mike Hailwood was born on 1940-04-02.
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