How Well Do You Know Mike Hailwood?

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Where did Hailwood have his first race in 1957?
- Picadilly
- Parkley Town
- Oulton Park
- Famous Park

About This Quiz

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 See moreupbringing.

How Well Do You Know Mike Hailwood? - Quiz

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Which book, in 1964, did Mike publish?
- Speed Ink Motorcycle Racing
- The Art of Motorcycle Racing
- Racer's Pride
- Ghosting On he Drivers
Correct Answer

A. The Art of Motorcycle Racing

Explanation

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

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3.

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
Correct Answer

A. 1958 250cc Isle of Man TT

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.

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4.

What was Hailwood also known as?
- The Brewster
- Mikester
- Mike the Bike
- The Greatest
Correct Answer

A. Mike the Bike

Explanation

Hailwood was also known as "Mike the Bike".

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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
Correct Answer

A. 1967 350cc Japanese Grand Prix

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.

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6.

Which year did Honda pull out of the Grand Prix racing (with Mike as the driver)?
- 1977
- 1972
- 1970
- 1968
Correct Answer

A. 1968

Explanation

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

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7.

How old was Hailwood when he died?
- 44
- 50
- 45
- 40
Correct Answer

A. 40

Explanation

Hailwood was 40 years old when he died.

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8.

Where amongst the following did Hailwood die following a road traffic accident?
- London
- Cambridge
- Oxfordshire
- Warwickshire
Correct Answer

A. Warwickshire

Explanation

Hailwood died following a road traffic accident in Warwickshire.

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9.

What year did he win the ACU Stars that earned him the Pinhard Prize?
- 1952
- 1960
- 1950
- 1958
Correct Answer

A. 1958

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.

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10.

Do you know when Hailwood saw his first race?
- 15
- 10
- 7
- 8
Correct Answer

A. 10

Explanation

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

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