Bill Swallow is a classic Motorcycle rider from Yorkshire. He has won the Manx Grand Prix 9 times[1] , a feat only bettered by Bob Heath. He has averaged 110mph on the course and has been interviewd by Murray Walker about his successes[2].
He retired from racing in 2000, but returned in 2011 and came 4th in the 350cc Junior Classic Race mountain course. He is also used in a Davida helmets advertising campaign[3].
Outside of racing, Bill is a teacher at Holmfirth High School, West Yorkshire.