The Name Behind the Race: Mike Hailwood
Mike Hailwood, a nine-time motorcycle world champion, lends his name to the Hailwood Trophy at the Goodwood Members' Meeting.
He was more than just a bike racer, winning and dominating until he had nothing left to win, then shifting his focus to car racing and making his way into Formula 1.
Stanley Michael Bailey Hailwood was born in 1940 into a family with motorsport in its blood. His father, Stan Hailwood, was a millionaire MD of a car dealership and a motorcycle enthusiast.
Some racers win, some dominate, and some transcend the sport entirely.
Author's summary: Mike Hailwood, a legendary motorcycle champion.
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