Harry Hinton
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Harry Hinton | |
Nationality | Australian |
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Grand Prix motorcycle racing career | |
Active years | 1949 - 1951 |
Teams | |
Grands Prix | 1 |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podium finishes | 1 |
Career points | 5 |
Pole positions | N/A |
Fastest laps | N/A |
First Grand Prix | 1949 Isle of Man 500cc Senior TT |
Last Grand Prix | 1951 Isle of Man 350cc Junior TT |
Harry Hinton (born 1911 in Birmingham) was an Australian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best season was in 1950 when he finished ninth in the 500cc world championship. Hinton was the first Australian to score points in the premier 500cc division. After being injured in a crash at the 1951 Isle of Man Junior TT, Hinton left the European racing circuit, but continued to race in his native Australia.