Not sure about this, Bill.

I don't have a full 1954 set of the "TT Special", but according to the "Motor Cycling" race report, noting the non-starters, "Hans Haldemann, of Switzerland, arrived minus a machine and, being unable to borrow one good enough to match his ability, has now returned home".

Doesn't say he practiced - doesn't say he didn't!!

So, did he??

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