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Phil Read

Phillip William Read, MBE (1 January 1939 – 6 October 2022) 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…

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Active years
1961–1976
Born
(1939-01-01)1 January 1939 Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Championships
125cc – 1968250cc – 1964, 1965, 1968, 1971500cc – 1973, 1974Formula TT – 1977
Died
6 October 2022(2022-10-06) (aged 83) Canterbury, England
First race
1961 350cc Isle of Man TT
First TT win
1961 Junior TT

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Phil Read

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Phil Read

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Active years · 1
Phil Read → 1961–1976
Born · 1
Phil Read → (1939-01-01)1 January 1939 Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Championships · 1
Phil Read → 125cc – 1968250cc – 1964, 1965, 1968, 1971500cc – 1973, 1974Formula TT – 1977
Died · 1
Phil Read → 6 October 2022(2022-10-06) (aged 83) Canterbury, England
First race · 1
Phil Read → 1961 350cc Isle of Man TT
First TT win · 1
Phil Read → 1961 Junior TT
First win · 1
Phil Read → 1961 350cc Isle of Man TT

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Phil ReadActive years1961–19761.00infobox
Phil ReadBorn(1939-01-01)1 January 1939 Luton, Bedfordshire, England1.00infobox
Phil ReadChampionships125cc – 1968250cc – 1964, 1965, 1968, 1971500cc – 1973, 1974Formula TT – 19771.00infobox
Phil ReadDied6 October 2022(2022-10-06) (aged 83) Canterbury, England1.00infobox
Phil ReadFirst race1961 350cc Isle of Man TT1.00infobox
Phil ReadFirst TT win1961 Junior TT1.00infobox
Phil ReadFirst win1961 350cc Isle of Man TT1.00infobox
Phil ReadLast race1976 500cc Nations Grand Prix1.00infobox
Phil ReadLast TT win1977 Senior TT1.00infobox
Phil ReadLast win1975 500cc Czechoslovak Grand Prix1.00infobox
Phil ReadMotorcycle racing career statisticsMotorcycle racing career statistics Grand Prix motorcycle racingActive years1961–1976 First race1961 350cc Isle of Man TTLast race1976 500cc Nations Grand PrixFirst win1961 350c…1.00infobox
Phil ReadNationalityBritish1.00infobox
Phil ReadStartsStarts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points 152 52 121 4 36 10391.00infobox
Phil ReadTeam(s)Yamaha, MV Agusta, Suzuki1.00infobox
Phil ReadTT podiums131.00infobox
Phil ReadTT wins81.00infobox
Phil ReadTTs contested14 (1961 – 1973, 1977)1.00infobox

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