Phil Mellor

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Phil Mellor (died 1989)[1] was a Yorkshire born motorcycle racer. His career included racing in both road races and race circuits.

Race circuit results included the 1984 TT Formula 2 Championship aboard a Yamaha 350, 125cc Gold Star 1981 Championship aboard a Honda, 1300cc Production 1986 British championship on a Suzuki, back to back 750cc Production championships in 1986 and 1987 for Suzuki, 1979 British 250cc Championship,[2] Avon Roadrunner Production 500cc championship on a Yamaha 350 and back to back Honda 125cc championship victories in 1980 and 1981.[3]

Road race results included three wins, seven podiums and a total of 34 appearances at the isle of Man TT.[4] He also competed at the NW200, Ulster GP, Manx GP and scored a fifth place at Macau.

Mellor died at the TT races in the Isle of Man in 1989.[1]

The popular Yorkshireman has a Trophy at the Gold Cup in Scarborough named in his honour.

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.iomtt.com/TT-Database/Events.aspx?meet_code=TT89%20%20&era=4
  2. ^ "> Home - Motorcycle Parts UK | Arrow Exhausts | Arrow Silencers | Chain & Sprocket Kits - Renthal > About Us". Motorcycle Race Parts. 1965-09-06. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
  3. ^ "Motorcycle Racing Online - British Motorcycle Champions - 1970s and 1980s". F1network.net. 2007-03-20. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
  4. ^ "Phil Mellor - Competitors - The official Isle of Man TT website". Iomtt.com. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
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