Mike Hailwood

Born: 1940-04-02

Mike Hailwood, born on April 2, 1940, in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England, was a legendary British motorcycle racer and Formula One driver. Known as "Mike the Bike" for his extraordinary talent on two wheels, Hailwood won nine motorcycle Grand Prix World Championships and 14 Isle of Man TT races. He later transitioned to car racing, including Formula One, and achieved success in sports car racing, notably winning the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours in his class. Tragically, Hailwood passed away on March 23, 1981, in Warwickshire, England, following a road accident near his home. He remains one of the most celebrated figures in motorsport history.


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The Formula One Drivers (aka The Quick and the Dead)

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Released: 1974-11-01

Directed by Claude Du Boc and narrated by Stacey Keach the film centers on the fragility of life...

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One By One

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Released: 1975-01-01

Intended to be about the passing of the torch from Stewart to Cevert; One By One is a...

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The Island - The Story of the 1980 TT

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Released: 2010-05-31

The Island is not only an action-packed look at the 1980 TT racing; it is a fascinating snapshot...

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History of the TT 1907-2020

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Released: 2021-04-06

Discover the stories of legends like Hailwood, Dunlop & more, & their contributions to the epic...

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