Phil Read
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 2 years ago |
Date of birth | January 1,1939 |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Born | Luton |
United Kingdom | |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Madeleine Read |
First race | Isle of Man TT |
Did you know | Phil Read has the ninth-most Grand Prix motorcycle racing wins (52). |
Job | Motorcycle Racer |
Teams | Yamaha |
MV Agusta | |
Championship | 125cc – 1968250cc – 1964, 1965, 1968, 1971500cc- 1973, 1974Formula TT – 1977 |
Activ year | 1961 – 1976 |
Died | Canterbury |
United Kingdom | |
Date of died | October 6,2022 |
Books | Rebel Read: The Prince of Speed |
Prince of Speed | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 512831 |
Phil Read Life story
Phillip William Read, MBE was an English professional motorcycle racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1961 to 1976. Read is notable for being the first competitor to win world championships in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes.