Bob McIntyre (motorcyclist)

Robert MacGregor McIntyre (28 November 1928 – 15 August 1962) was a Scottish motorcycle racer. The first rider to achieve an average speed of 100 mph (160 km/h) for one lap of the Snaefell Mountain Course in 1957, McIntyre is also remembered for his five motorcycle Grand Prix wins which included three wins at the Isle of Man TT races, and four victories in the North West 200. He died nine days after injuries sustained racing at Oulton Park, Cheshire, England in August 1962.

Bob McIntyre
NationalityScottish
Born(1928-11-28)28 November 1928
Glasgow, Scotland
Died15 August 1962(1962-08-15) (aged 33)
Chester, England
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years19531962
First race1953 350cc Isle of Man TT
Last race1962 250cc German Grand Prix
First win1957 350cc Isle of Man TT
Last win1962 250cc Belgium GP
Team(s)AJS, Bianchi, Gilera, Honda, Norton
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
17 5 16 N/A 9 171
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