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SMB Hailwood MBE GM - Tom Loughridge - 23-03-2006
Twenty Five years ago today Mike Hailwood MBE GM passed away.
He was awarded the George Medal for Bravery for risking his own life by dragging Clay Reggazoni from a blazing F1 car.
Once described by the other great hero Joey Dunlop as the greatest racing motor cyclist ever, I am inclined to agree.
Both humble and modest men who were an enormous credit and great ambassadors for our sport and it is a privilege to say, I knew them both.
RIP.
- thewitch - 23-03-2006
Never forgotten. My thoughts are with David and Pauline who I hear has not been in the best of health recently.
remember mike - ian huntly - 23-03-2006
I would like to add my dedication to Mike who died 25 years ago today.
http://www.ttsuperbikes.com/mike.jpg
- Harry - 24-03-2006
Ian , that's the best portrait of Mike that I have seen. Well done!
Our thoughts are with the Hailwood family at this sad time. Kudos to the family for participating in the launch of Bike Safe following the memorial service.
http://onlinenews.warwickshire.police.uk/releases/2006314Policelaunchbi
Many thanks to Jon Price for organizing the annual Hailwood Memorial Run and for all that he does to preserve the history of our sport.
http://www.madeinbirmingham.org/hailwood.htm
Thanks also to Rev. Martin Tunnicliffe for a beautiful service.
http://www.madeinbirmingham.org/photos.htm
Harry
Edgar lives...
- Arthur Lawn - 24-03-2006
My sentiments too Tom. I never new Joey but did know Mike,Despite his greatness he treated the also rans like me as equals and a most modest guy he was, despite his great talent. Allways had time for a chat and give you advice ,such as he advised me how to make the veranda one bend. Gone but will never be forgotten R.I.P. Mike
- charlie hulse - 24-03-2006
"The Greatest there has ever been"