Wil Hartog

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Wil Hartog

Wil Hartog
Nationality Flag of the Netherlands Dutch

Grand Prix motorcycle racing career
Active years 1973 - 1981
Teams Suzuki
Grands Prix 36
Championships 0
Wins 5
Podium finishes    12
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 2
First Grand Prix 1973 500cc Dutch TT
First win 1977 500cc Dutch TT
Last win 1980 500cc Finnish Grand Prix
Last Grand Prix 1981 500cc West German Grand Prix
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Wil Hartog (born May 28, 1948 in Abbekerk, Netherlands) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. In 1977, Hartog became the first Dutchman to win the 500cc Dutch TT. That victory earned him a ride with the Suzuki factory team as a team-mate to Barry Sheene. He won 5 Grands Prix during his career. Standing over six feet tall, he was at a disadvantage against his jockey-sized competitors yet he still managed impressive results. With his penchant for wearing all white riding apparel, he was nicknamed the white giant.

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