40th Anniversary of Mike Hailwood's 1978 IOM TT Comeback
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘Mike the Bike’s’ Formula 1 TT race win, after an 11-year absence, John McGuinness rides Mike Hailwoods’ original Sports Motorcycles Ducati, which Hailwood raced to TT victory in his 1978 comeback.
“It’s an iconic moment in TT history & a story that everyone who follows the event knows about.”
“I’ve had some special moments..but this is undoubtedly going to be one of the real highlights." John McGuinness
Photo: Nick Nicholls Collection, Mortons Archive.
Hailwood's 1978 comeback win is recognised as one the most memorable and emotional moment in the TT’s 110 year history.
2018 Classic IOM TT 24th - 27th August.
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