I have met many different riders over the past fifty years, but I have never met anyone like Hailwood. He had a tent at the racetrack and he slept there a lot of the time. Of four points finishes, Monza was the highlight as Hailwood again finished runner-up to Fittipaldi although he hated the revamped track which he felt had been ruined by chicanes. 1968 G. Agostini I recognized this fascinating story by Mr Loubser, which is essentially his article we printed in our UK Club mag some years ago. Autospray was the world pioneer of polyurethane automotive paint. Mike Hailwood Replica: 1980 Ducati SI MHR | Barn Finds Hi Andre, 1992 W. Rainey 1967 M. Hailwood He would rush to an unconscious Regazzoni's aide, working to get him out of his fiery car, only to catch on fire himself. Happy Birthday Stanley Michael Bailey "Mike" Hailwood The exit from Parys heading north was through a left hand bend that straightened out and headed over a blind rise just after the speed de-restriction sign. Best Wishes Can This 43-Year-Old Suzuki GS 850GL Run Again? The following year, he clinched the Senior TT race on a Suzuki, and then, finally, he retired for good. Unfortunately, a car crash claimed Hailwoods life on March 23, 1981, and forty years after his passing, we take a look at what made him a once-in-a-generation talent. 2013 P. Espargar Still, others believe Mike Hailwoods accomplishments outshine all contenders. By 1961 he was riding for the MV Agusta factory, winning four 500cc World Championships. 1982 J. Tournadre The run goes out to Portway, where the accident occurred and then onto the church in Tanworth-in-Arden where Mike and Michelle are buried. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Hailwood rushed to Regazzoni's car and tried to pull him out only for his own. A guy by the name of Jerry Woods was a really good friend of Mikes. My reckoning is the bikes were a lot harder to ride in those days, in my opinion. Just the way things were (it) made him more of regular guy, more than maybe the way the top guys would be today. Can you image Doohan or Biaggi in a tent? Heck, Big John was still racing the other team car, so his feedback and analysis couldnt have been more up-to-date and relatable. Sources: Oxford Mail, Motor Sport, Moto.it, Independent, Meet Biker Bob, Who Still Rides On After His Death, Racer Chris Swallow Killed At 2019 Isle of Man Classic TT, Tennessee Is Latest State To Consider Lane Filtering, Helmet Law Changes, Recall: 2022 Suzuki Hayabusas Could Have Increased Front Brake Lever Play. Magnificent sight it was! Mike had returned from retirement in New Zealand. Mike Hailwood (1940-1981) - Find a Grave Memorial Mike Hailwood documentary to air on BT Sport Mike's daughter Michelle was killed, Mike and son Paul were critically injured.