Mike Hailwood & Ducati 900 NCR - TT F1 - Isle of Man - 1978 - motorcycle racing

Description

A superb and rare photo of the great multiple World Champion (10 titles!)
Mike Hailwood
on his
Ducati 900 N.C.R.
as tuned by
Steve Wynne
of
Sports Motorcycles from Manchester
. The then 38 years old Mike is seen in action during the famous T.T. F1 race of
1978, in
which he once more wrote history. His last appearance on the
Island
was 11 years before that. Many did not understand why he took the gamble to return, and on top of that with the relatively unknown Ducati racer. Mike knew better, the “Champion of Champions” fully lived up to his nickname!
The beautiful classic lines of the 900 N.C.R. Ducati had made an impression on Mike the year before. “This is the kind of old fashioned bike I understand –wouldn’t mind doing another TT on this!” according to Mike. And so he did, and won the T.T. F1 race in
1978 in
an impressive way!
Mike broke in 1978 the existing laprecord of Phil Read
by no less then 14,4 kmph (9mph) to a new lap record of 177,097 kmph (
110,686 mph
). His average speed during the race was with 174,502 kmph (
109,064 mph
) incredibly high. No wonder, as
Mike Hailwood won an amazing total of 10 roadracing World Championships!
In this picture we see him cornering the Mike the Bike way: stylish and fast! Mike won the race with a lead of 50 seconds before Phil Read on his Honda four cylinder factory racer. Mike’s Ducati reached the finish line no moment to soon. The bevel drive of the engine broke when Mike shut the gas when he crossed the finish line for the last time…
It is a superb and rare
non period
photo, and this is your rare chance to own it! It reflects one of the absolutely greatest riders of all time in a great way, on a rare bike. The size is perfectly suited for framing as it is large: ca. 8 x
12”
(ca.
20 cm
x
30 cm
).
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After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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