Wil Hartog

Wil Hartog
Wil Hartog
Nationality	Dutch
Motorcycle racing career statistics Grand Prix motorcycle racing Active years 1973 - 1981 First race 1973 500cc Dutch TT Last race 1981 500cc West German Grand Prix First win 1977 500cc Dutch TT Last win 1980 500cc Finnish Grand Prix Team(s) Suzuki Championships 0 Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points 36 5 12 0 2 217

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Wil Hartog (born 28 May 1948 in Abbekerk, North Holland) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. In 1977, Hartog became the first Dutchman to win a 500cc Grand Prix when he claimed a victory at the Dutch TT.^[1] That victory earned him a ride with the Suzuki factory team as a team-mate to Barry Sheene. Hartog won five Grands Prix during his career.^[2] 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.

Motorcycle Grand Prix results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

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