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Bill Swallow

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Bill Swallow is a classic Motorcycle rider from Yorkshire. He has won the Manx Grand Prix 9 times [1] , a feat only bettered by Bob Heath. He has averaged 110mph on the course and has been interviewd by Murray Walker about his successes[2].

He retired from racing in 2000, but returned in 2011 and came 4th in the 350cc Junior Classic Race mountain course. He is also used in a Davida helmets advertising campaign [3].

Bill is also a teacher at Holmfirth High School in Huddersfield.

References

  1. ^ http://www.iomtt.com/TT-Database/competitors.aspx?ride_id=4217
  2. ^ Aermacchi: Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Mick Walker, Redline Books, 2006, p197
  3. ^ http://www.davida.co.uk/feature.php?id=25

External links

  • [1] Isle of Man TT database