Ray Pickrell

Ray Pickrell
Born 16 March 1938
Harrow Weald, Middlesex
Died 20 February 2006
Occupation retoucher, racing motorcyclist, driver
Known for Isle of Man TT winner

Ray Pickrell (16 March 1938 – 20 February 2006) was a British short-circuit motorcycle road racer who won four Isle of Man TT motorcycle races.[1] As a member of the Triumph factory racing team, he rode the famous racing motorcycle named Slippery Sam to victories at the 1971 and 1972 Isle of Man TT races.[2] Pickrell teamed with Percy Tait to win the 1971 Bol d'Or 24-hour endurance race. He died on 20 February 2006.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Ray Pickrell Isle of Man TT results". iomtt.com. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ray Pickrell". The Daily Telegraph (London: TMG). 2006-05-01. ISSN 0307-1235. OCLC 49632006. Retrieved 19 May 2012.