How Well Do You Know Mike Hailwood?

1. What would you call his first race?

1933 350cc Isle of Man TT

1958 250cc Isle of Man TT

1967 350cc Japanese Grand Prix

1977 350cc Japanese Grand Prix

The correct answer is 1958 250cc Isle of Man TT. This is because the question is asking for the name of his first race, and the 1958 250cc Isle of Man TT was the first race he participated in.

Explanation

The correct answer is 1958 250cc Isle of Man TT. This is because the question is asking for the name of his first race, and the 1958 250cc Isle of Man TT was the first race he participated in.

2. Which book, in 1964, did Mike publish?

Speed Ink Motorcycle Racing

The Art of Motorcycle Racing

Racer's Pride

Ghosting On he Drivers

In 1964, Mike published the book "The Art of Motorcycle Racing."

Explanation

In 1964, Mike published the book "The Art of Motorcycle Racing."

3. Where did Hailwood have his first race in 1957?

Picadilly

Parkley Town

Oulton Park

Famous Park

Hailwood had his first race in 1957 at Oulton Park.

Explanation

Hailwood had his first race in 1957 at Oulton Park.

4. What was Hailwood also known as?

The Brewster

Mikester

Mike the Bike

The Greatest

Hailwood was also known as "Mike the Bike".

Explanation

Hailwood was also known as "Mike the Bike".

5. When and where was his last win?

1959 125cc Ulster Grand Prix

1967 250cc Japanese Grand Prix

1967 350cc Japanese Grand Prix

1960 115cc Ulster Grand Prix

The correct answer is 1967 350cc Japanese Grand Prix. This answer is derived from the given options, where each option represents a different race and year. Among these options, the 1967 350cc Japanese Grand Prix is the only one that matches the question's requirement for the "last win". Therefore, it can be concluded that the 1967 350cc Japanese Grand Prix was the race in which the person achieved their most recent victory.

Explanation

The correct answer is 1967 350cc Japanese Grand Prix. This answer is derived from the given options, where each option represents a different race and year. Among these options, the 1967 350cc Japanese Grand Prix is the only one that matches the question's requirement for the "last win". Therefore, it can be concluded that the 1967 350cc Japanese Grand Prix was the race in which the person achieved their most recent victory.

6. Which year did Honda pull out of the Grand Prix racing (with Mike as the driver)?

1977

1972

1970

1968

In 1968, Honda pulled out of the Grand Prix racing with Mike as the driver.

Explanation

In 1968, Honda pulled out of the Grand Prix racing with Mike as the driver.

7. How old was Hailwood when he died?

44

50

45

40

Hailwood was 40 years old when he died.

Explanation

Hailwood was 40 years old when he died.

8. Where amongst the following did Hailwood die following a road traffic accident?

London

Cambridge

Oxfordshire

Warwickshire

Hailwood died following a road traffic accident in Warwickshire.

Explanation

Hailwood died following a road traffic accident in Warwickshire.

9. What year did he win the ACU Stars that earned him the Pinhard Prize?

1952

1960

1950

1958

In the given question, it is stated that the person won the ACU Stars, which earned him the Pinhard Prize. Therefore, the correct answer would be the year in which he won the ACU Stars and earned the Pinhard Prize. The only option that matches this is 1958, so it is the correct answer.

Explanation

In the given question, it is stated that the person won the ACU Stars, which earned him the Pinhard Prize. Therefore, the correct answer would be the year in which he won the ACU Stars and earned the Pinhard Prize. The only option that matches this is 1958, so it is the correct answer.

10. Do you know when Hailwood saw his first race?

15

10

7

8

Hailwood saw his first race when he was 10 years old.

Explanation

Hailwood saw his first race when he was 10 years old.