The passing of a real star of his time who had an illustrious career as both rider and MV team manager from the 1930's to the late 1950's.
An interesting question for winter club nights, how many TT RIDERS have gone on to be FORMULA 1 drivers, the one's that spring to mind are Pagani,Hailwood, Paddy Driver,Surtees, Brambilla, J-P Beltoise (passenger) & Bob Anderson, there may be a few others.