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Mike Hailwood in der Schweiz,
1968 Mike Hailwood's
Exploits in Switzerland, 1968 Bis Ende der 60er Jahre waren Bergrennen in der Schweiz ganz populär. Zunehmende Verbote in der Deutschschweiz verlagerten die Szene ins Welschland. Noch heute werden regelmässig die Renne in Boécourt und Châtel-Saint-Denis durchgeführt. For decades hillclimbs were quite popular in Switzerland. Just think of the Klausen Memorial. In later years the scene has shifted to the French part of Switzerland where the chaps still run the races at Boécourt and Châtel-Saint-Denis. Siehe auch,
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Some additional pictures supplied by Mattia Brenni
Mike am Start in Mendrisio.
Mike ...!
Mike, Superstar zum Anfassen.
Auf dem Rückweg zum Ziel.
Mattia Brenni auf Seeley-Suzuki am Generoso Rievocazione. Das Monte Generoso Bergrennen im Tessin konnte in den Jahren 1964-72 durchgeführt werden. Die Strecke war 10 km lang bei einem Höhenunterschied von 774 m. Steigungen bis 14%, zwei Dorfdurchfahrten und zwei Bahnübergänge erwarteten den unerschrockenen Piloten. Den Streckenrekord hält Walter Rungg (Aermacchi) mit 7'26". Den Trainingsrekord stellte Mike Hailwood mit 7'17" auf. The Monte Generoso Hill Climb in Southern Switzerland was held in the years 1964 to 1972. The course extended over 6.2 miles from Mendrisio to the top of Monte Generoso. The passing of two villages and two railway crossings awaited the intrepid racer apart from grades of up to 14 % and straights allowing speeds in the 90 mph region. Race record is held by Walter Rungg (Aermacchi) at 7'26", the training record was set by Mike at 7'17".
Das Buch zum Mann. |
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Mike in a slow hairpin. |
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Mike blasts through a village on Monte Generoso. |
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The riders roll down the hill to the start. |
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1) Monza, September 1966, the Saturday before the Grand Prix. The mechanics are busily working on the bikes. On Sunday Mike will retire in the 500 cc race due to gearbox problems. Agostini on the MV will win the 500 cc crown once again. 2) Luigi Taveri's 125 ccm bike which carried him to his third world championship. The little Honda was later restored by Luigi and used for demonstration rides. He was the most successful Swiss GP rider after WW2. 3) In the foreground the 250 Six, maximum power at 16'500 rev/min, 24 valves. Behind it is Luigi Taveri's 50 cc twin parked. 4) The naked 250 Six. The motor is a stressed member, there are no downtubes. Oilcoolers hang on hoses on each side of the bike. On the race-ready bike they're fastened to the fairing. Note the header pipes on the seat. 5) Mike's fabulous 500 Four that failed him on Sunday. |
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The Honda pits at Monza in 1966. |
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The 125 ccm Five. |
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The famous 250 Six. |
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The partly dismantled Six. |
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All in vain, the 500 will break down in the race. |
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Text und Bilder Robert Pfeffer |