Ian Simpson
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 United Kingdom
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Ian Simpson (* 1971 in Edinburgh ) is a former British motorcycle racer .
Career
Simpson started racing at the age of 16. He rode successfully both in the British Superbike Championship and in road races . In his active career, he injured himself very often, breaking both legs about four times. In 2001 he withdrew from professional sport and was team manager at ETI-Racing in the national Superbike championship. In 2008 he announced his return but could never build on previous successes. He continued to take part in regional events. In 2015, Simpson had a serious accident at the annual road race in his home town of Armoy . The recovery (as of 2015) continues to this day.
Private
Simpson has one child and is married to a self-employed hairdresser whose salon is also one of his sponsors. He lives in the same place with his cousin Tommy Henry, who is also a racing driver. There he runs a sports shop.
Victory statistics
| year | class | machine | run |
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| 1991 | Supersport 600 series | Yamaha | British champion |
| 1992 | 600s | Honda | Ulster Grand Prix |
| 1994 | British champion | Norton | British Superbike Championship |
| 1991 | Supersport 600 series | Honda | British champion |
| 1995 | Superbike race 1 | Honda | North west 200 |
| 1996 | Superbike race 1 | Ducati | North west 200 |
| 1997 | Production | Ducati | North west 200 |
| 1997 | Junior | Honda | Isle of Man TT |
| 1998 | Superbike race 2 | Honda | Ulster Grand Prix |
| 1998 | 600s | Honda | North west 200 |
| 1998 | Superbike race 1 | Honda | North west 200 |
| 1998 | Formula I. | Honda | Isle of Man TT |
| 1998 | Senior | Honda | Isle of Man TT |
Web links
- "Interview with Ian Simpson" at www.ttwebsite.com, accessed October 25, 2015
- Ian Simpson on the Isle of Man TT official website.
Individual evidence
- ^ Ian Simpson to make a comeback at the Northwest. Bikesportnews, April 28, 2008, accessed October 25, 2015 .
- ^ Armoy road race: Injured Ian Simpson moved out of intensive care. Belfast Live, July 26, 2015, accessed October 25, 2015 .
- ^ Another Road Racing Family in Armoy. (No longer available online.) NakedPR dated June 2012, archived from the original on March 4, 2016 ; accessed on October 25, 2015 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
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| SURNAME | Simpson, Ian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British motorcycle racer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1971 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Edinburgh |