Phil Read
British motorcycle racer (1939-2022) · United Kingdom · Athletes · Died at 83
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Something wrong?Phillip William Read, was an English professional motorcycle racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1961 to 1976. Read is notable for being the first competitor to win world championships in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes.
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Read appeared on a 1969 Yemeni stamp
Read on 250 Yamaha number 61 following Mike Hailwood 35 with Rod Gould 33 close behind, around 1967 at Cadwell Park
Phil Read (8) finished second at the 1970 250cc Dutch TT
Giacomo Agostini (1) and Read (5) racing during the 1971 350cc Dutch TT.
Phil Read's 1974 MV 500
Phil Read in 1975 wearing a Premier helmet in his usual designAwards
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Phillip William Read, was an English professional motorcycle racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1961 to 1976. Read is notable for being the first competitor to win world championships in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes. Although he was often overshadowed by his contemporary, Mike Hailwood, he won seven FIM Grand Prix road racing world championships.
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