HAILWOOD FIRST ON HONDA

(9 May 1966) World Champion Motor-cyclist, Mike Hailwood was one of the top names in the Austrian Grand Prix for 350 cc machines. Riding a Japanese Honda, Hailwood came first at the Salzburg Circuit, a distance of thirty-nine miles.
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[@misterjones7929]

As a teenager in the 1960's and living in Kent near Brands Hatch, I was fortunate to have the pleasure and honour of witnessing Mike's superlative racing skills on several occasions. I particularly remember one race with Mike riding the 297cc Honda 6 being challenged by Agostini on his 500cc MV Agusta 3. Ago was close on Mike's rear wheel for the whole race - it was a thrilling duel, but Ago couldn't manage to get past despite many attempts and Mike triumphed yet again! RIP Mike, quite simply the best.

[@Coltnz1]

R.I.P. Mike and Michelle.