John Newbold

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John Newbold
Nationality United Kingdom British
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1974 - 1980
First race1974 350cc Dutch TT
Last race1980 500cc British Grand Prix
First win1976 500cc Czechoslovakian Grand Prix
Last win1976 500cc Czechoslovakian Grand Prix
Championships0
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
15 1 2 0 1 72

John Newbold (December 14, 1952 in Jacksdale - May 15, 1982 in Coleraine) was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best season was in 1976 when he finished in fifth place in the 500cc world championship riding a Suzuki motorcycle. Newbold won his only world championship race in 1976 at the 500cc Czechoslovakian Grand Prix.[1] He won the 1978 North West 200 race in Northern Ireland. Newbold died after crashing at the 1982 North West 200.[2]

References

  1. ↑ John Newbold career statistics at MotoGP.com
  2. ↑ John Newbold at Motorsport Memorial



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