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1978 Formula One Tt Collection

In the thrilling race of the 1978 Formula One TT, motorcycle enthusiasts witnessed a display of skill and determination like never before

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Mike Hailwood (Ducati) 1978 Formula One TT

Mike Hailwood (Ducati) 1978 Formula One TT
Mike Hailwood (Ducati) at Quarter Bridge: 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Mike Hailwood winning the 1978 Formula One TT

Mike Hailwood winning the 1978 Formula One TT on the Sports Motorcycle Ducati

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Tom Herron (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

Tom Herron (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Phil Read; 1978 Formula One TT

Phil Read; 1978 Formula One TT
Phil Read fought a race-long duel with Mike Hailwood in the 1978 Formula One TT, before retiring on the fifth lap when laying second

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: John Williams (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

John Williams (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT
John Williams (Honda) at Quarter Bridge; 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Tom Willison (Kawasaki) 1978 Formula One TT

Tom Willison (Kawasaki) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Ian Richards (Kawasaki) 1978 Formula One TT

Ian Richards (Kawasaki) 1978 Formula One TT
Ian Richards (Kawasaki) at Quarter Bridge: 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Pete Lovell (Norton) 1978 Formula One TT

Pete Lovell (Norton) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Manx Engineering (2)

Manx Engineering (2)
In 1978, Mike Hailwood broke a few alloy gear levers, a dicky left ankle meant he was hard on it. A local aerospace company made a replacement from stainless steel

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Joey Dunlop (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

Joey Dunlop (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT
Joey Dunlop (Honda) at Braddan Bridge: 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Phil Read (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

Phil Read (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Dave Cartwright (Ducati) 1978 Formula One TT

Dave Cartwright (Ducati) 1978 Formula One TT
Dave Cartwright (Ducati) at Quarter Bridge, 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: John Hammond (Guzzi) 1978 Formula One TT

John Hammond (Guzzi) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Guy Sandall (P & M Kawasaki) 1978 Formula One TT

Guy Sandall (P & M Kawasaki) 1978 Formula One TT
Guy Sandall (P & M Kawasaki) at Union Mills; 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Barry Roberts Laverda 1978 Formula One TT

Barry Roberts Laverda 1978 Formula One TT
Barry Roberts (Laverda) at Ramsey, 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: The Jota Meister

The Jota Meister
Pete Davies on the Roger Slater Laverda in the 1978 Formula One TT. None were braver than PK at hustling the big Italian triple round race circuits

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Charlie Sanby (Moto Guzzi) 1978 Formula One TT

Charlie Sanby (Moto Guzzi) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Peter Taylor (P&M Kawasaki) & Mal Kirwan (Suzuki) 1978 Formula One TT

Peter Taylor (P&M Kawasaki) & Mal Kirwan (Suzuki) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: 1978 Formula One TT

1978 Formula One TT
Ducatis finest TT hour. Mike Hailwood on the Sports Motorcycles prepared Ducati outraced and outlasted the Japanese works machines to win the 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Alan Capstick (BSA) 1978 Formula One TT

Alan Capstick (BSA) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Mick Hunt (Laverda) 1978 Formula One TT

Mick Hunt (Laverda) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: John Caffrey (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

John Caffrey (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Tom Herron (Honda); 1978 Formula One TT

Tom Herron (Honda); 1978 Formula One TT
Tom Herron at Quarter Bridge; 1978 Formula One TT. Riding a Mocheck Honda, Tom battled with Mike Hailwood and Phil Read

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Mick Hunt (Laverda) 1978 Formula One TT

Mick Hunt (Laverda) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Gus Kuhn Suzuki

Gus Kuhn Suzuki
Chas Mortimer has a TT pedigree second to none, with 8 victoies to his name. For 1978, he rode this Reynolds-framed Gus Kuhn Suzuki to 6th in the Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: James Rae (Ducati) 1978 Formula One TT

James Rae (Ducati) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Geoff Kelly (Laverda) 1978 Formula One TT

Geoff Kelly (Laverda) 1978 Formula One TT
Manxman Geoff Kelly (Laverda) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Nev Watts (Yamaha) 1978 Formula One TT

Nev Watts (Yamaha) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Peter Taylor (P&M Kawasaki) 1978 Formula One TT

Peter Taylor (P&M Kawasaki) 1978 Formula One TT
Peter Taylor (P&M Kawasaki) at Quarter Bridge; 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Barry Homewood (Rickman Kawasaki) 1978 Formula One TT

Barry Homewood (Rickman Kawasaki) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: George Fogarty at Ginger Hall: 1978 Formula One TT

George Fogarty at Ginger Hall: 1978 Formula One TT
George Fogarty (Moto Guzzi) at Ginger Hall: 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Helmut Dahne (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

Helmut Dahne (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT
German ace Helmut Dahne (Honda) at Quarter Bridge; 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Ray Knight (Dresda Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

Ray Knight (Dresda Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Bill Smith (Suzuki Bimota) and Tom Herron (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

Bill Smith (Suzuki Bimota) and Tom Herron (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Jim Scaysbrook (Ducati) 1978 Formula One TT

Jim Scaysbrook (Ducati) 1978 Formula One TT
Australian racer-journalist Jim Scaysbrook (Ducati) at Quarter Bridge; 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Chas Mortimer (Kuhn Suzuki) 1978 Formula One TT

Chas Mortimer (Kuhn Suzuki) 1978 Formula One TT
Chas Mortimer (Kuhn Suzuki) at Quarter Bridge, 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Dave Kerby (Norton) 1978 Formula One TT

Dave Kerby (Norton) 1978 Formula One TT
Dave Kerby (Norton) at Union Mills, 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: The start of Joeys first Honda TT: 1978 Formula One

The start of Joeys first Honda TT: 1978 Formula One
Phil Read (Honda, 1) and Joey Dunlop (Devimead Honda, 2) wait for the starters flag to drop to start the 1978 Formula One TT. Neither were to see the chequered flag

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: The eyes have it: Joey Dunlop (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

The eyes have it: Joey Dunlop (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT
Focussed on the future; Joey Dunlop (Devimead Honda) at Greeba Bridge; 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: John Williams at Braddan Bridge: 1978 Formula One TT

John Williams at Braddan Bridge: 1978 Formula One TT
John Williams finished second to Mike Hailwood in the 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Bill Ingham (Ducati) 1978 Formula One TT

Bill Ingham (Ducati) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Alex George (Triumph) 1978 Formula One TT

Alex George (Triumph) 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Mick Poxon & John Williams 1978 Formula One TT

Mick Poxon & John Williams 1978 Formula One TT
Mick Poxon (Triumph) and John Williams (Honda) await the start of the 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Joeys first Honda TT: 1978 Formula One

Joeys first Honda TT: 1978 Formula One
Joeys first Honda TT ride was on this Devimead-sponsored machine: Joey Leads Malcolm Lucas (BSA) at Quarter Bridge, 1978 Formula One

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Malcolm Lucas (BSA) 1978 Formula One TT

Malcolm Lucas (BSA) 1978 Formula One TT
Malcolm Lucas (BSA) at Quarter Bridge, 1978 Formula One TT

Background image1978 Formula One Tt Collection: Pete Davies at Quarter Bridge: 1978 Formula One TT

Pete Davies at Quarter Bridge: 1978 Formula One TT
There was none braver at throwing the fearsome Laverda Jota around than Pete Davies



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In the thrilling race of the 1978 Formula One TT, motorcycle enthusiasts witnessed a display of skill and determination like never before. Mike Hailwood, riding his Ducati with unparalleled finesse, emerged victorious in this adrenaline-fueled competition. The crowd erupted in cheers as Hailwood crossed the finish line, etching his name into racing history. But he was not alone in leaving an indelible mark on that fateful day. Phil Read showcased his exceptional talent during the 1978 Formula One TT, pushing himself to the limits and earning well-deserved recognition for his remarkable performance. Tom Herron took to the track astride his Honda, demonstrating unwavering dedication and proving himself as a formidable contender. His skills were matched by Tom Willison on his Kawasaki who fearlessly maneuvered through every twist and turn of the circuit. Ian Richards displayed sheer determination aboard his Kawasaki, leaving spectators awestruck with each lap he completed. John Williams also made waves with his Honda, showcasing impeccable control over both machine and speed. Pete Lovell's Norton roared across the course with power and precision while Joey Dunlop exhibited unmatched prowess on his Honda. These riders captivated audiences throughout their journey at the 1978 Formula One TT. Phil Read returned once more to prove why he is regarded as one of racing's greats; commanding attention as he fearlessly tackled every obstacle thrown at him during this intense competition. John Hammond brought Guzzi into contention with an impressive showing that left fans eagerly anticipating what would come next from this rising star. Guy Sandall rode a P & M Kawasaki with such expertise that it seemed almost effortless - a true force to be reckoned with on any track. The 1978 Formula One TT will forever be remembered for these incredible individuals who pushed boundaries and defied expectations. Their passion for speed united them all under one common goal: victory against all odds.