Bill Swallow Explained
| Bill Swallow |
| Nationality: | British |
| Tt Contested: | 6 (1994-1996, 1998-2000) |
| Tt Wins: | 0 |
| Tt Podiums: | 1 |
Bill Swallow is a classic motorcycle rider from Yorkshire.
Racing
He has won the Manx Grand Prix 9 times,[1] a feat only bettered by Bob Heath. He has averaged 110 mph on the course and has been interviewed by Murray Walker about his successes.[2]
He retired from racing in 2003, but later returned. He came 4th in the 2011 350 cc Junior Classic Race on the mountain course.[3]
Personal life
Outside of racing, Bill was a teacher at Holmfirth High School, West Yorkshire.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Bill Swallow Isle of Man TT Profile.
- Aermacchi: Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Mick Walker, Redline Books, 2006, p. 197.
- http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2011/09/01/huddersfield-pensioner-tackles-isle-of-man-tt-aged-67-86081-29340496/#ixzz1pI5Rb5co "Huddersfield pensioner tackles Isle of Man Grand Prix motorcycle race - aged 67"
