How Well Do You Know Mike Hailwood?
Regarded as one of the greatest racer of all time and for good reason too (man was a speed fiend), Mike Hailwood had a beyond-successful career as a motorcycle racer before his death in 1981. Now, for a bit of bio, he was born at Langsmeade House, Great Milton in Oxfordshire and he was rather exposed to a much privileged upbringing.
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How old was Hailwood when he died?
- A.
44
- B.
50
- C.
45
- D.
40
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D. 40Explanation
Hailwood was 40 years old when he died.Rate this question:
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What was Hailwood also known as?
- A.
The Brewster
- B.
Mikester
- C.
Mike the Bike
- D.
The Greatest
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C. Mike the BikeExplanation
Hailwood was also known as "Mike the Bike".Rate this question:
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Where amongst the following did Hailwood die following a road traffic accident?
- A.
London
- B.
Cambridge
- C.
Oxfordshire
- D.
Warwickshire
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D. WarwickshireExplanation
Hailwood died following a road traffic accident in Warwickshire.Rate this question:
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When and where was his last win?
- A.
1959 125cc Ulster Grand Prix
- B.
1967 250cc Japanese Grand Prix
- C.
1967 350cc Japanese Grand Prix
- D.
1960 115cc Ulster Grand Prix
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C. 1967 350cc Japanese Grand PrixExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Where did Hailwood have his first race in 1957?
- A.
Picadilly
- B.
Parkley Town
- C.
Oulton Park
- D.
Famous Park
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C. Oulton ParkExplanation
Hailwood had his first race in 1957 at Oulton Park.Rate this question:
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What year did he win the ACU Stars that earned him the Pinhard Prize?
- A.
1952
- B.
1960
- C.
1950
- D.
1958
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D. 1958Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which book, in 1964, did Mike publish?
- A.
Speed Ink Motorcycle Racing
- B.
The Art of Motorcycle Racing
- C.
Racer's Pride
- D.
Ghosting On he Drivers
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B. The Art of Motorcycle RacingExplanation
In 1964, Mike published the book "The Art of Motorcycle Racing."Rate this question:
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What would you call his first race?
- A.
1933 350cc Isle of Man TT
- B.
1958 250cc Isle of Man TT
- C.
1967 350cc Japanese Grand Prix
- D.
1977 350cc Japanese Grand Prix
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B. 1958 250cc Isle of Man TTExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Do you know when Hailwood saw his first race?
- A.
15
- B.
10
- C.
7
- D.
8
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B. 10Explanation
Hailwood saw his first race when he was 10 years old.Rate this question:
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Which year did Honda pull out of the Grand Prix racing (with Mike as the driver)?
- A.
1977
- B.
1972
- C.
1970
- D.
1968
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D. 1968Explanation
In 1968, Honda pulled out of the Grand Prix racing with Mike as the driver.Rate this question:
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