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Mike Hailwood MBE, GM, The world's greatest motorcycle racer

The Mike Hailwood Memorial Run

Please note that as from September 2011 the original organiser (JP) will no longer associated with this event or The Birmingham Testers Run and there are no plans for anymore runs.

 

How it all began

After a visit to the grave in 2001 the organiser of The Birmingham Testers Run decided a memorial event of some kind was long overdue. The Mike Hailwood Memorial Run was born.

The first run in 2001 was attended by Pauline Hailwood and Mike's sister Christine Hailwood. A special service was conducted by the Reverend Tim Harmer and during the service ex-motorcycle racer Tommy Robb spoke to the congregation about Mike and his memories of him, which went back to when they first met in 1958. Following the service there was a dedication at the grave. Flowers and wreathes were laid by Ducati (Italy), Ducati (UK), The Ducati Owners Club, Mikes widow, Pauline Hailwood and Mikes' sister, Christine Hailwood.

Also present were Mick Hemmings, Steve Wynne, Richard Attwood, Ken Sprayson and Phil Read. The main party then attended a lunch, in honour of Mike and Michelle, at the National Motorcycle Museum.

The run always started from the former Norton Works in Bracebridge Street, Aston.

THIS WAS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY CAROLE NASH INSURANCE