Stanley Woods Collection

Hall Green
Stanley Woods looks on as his 500 Velocette is fettled at Hall Green, the home of Veloce Ltd. The factory looked the same when it closed in the 1960s

Stanley Woods (Norton) 1926 Senior TT
Irish star Stanley Woods (Norton) 1926 Senior TT

Startline 1930 Ulster Grand Prix
Stanley Woods (Norton, 63) lines up to start the 1930 Ulster Grand Prix on the Clady circuit. Jimmy Simpson (62) set the fastest lap but blew up, leaving Stanley to win the fist UGP for Norton

Les Harris (Velocette) and Reg Armstrong (AJS) 1949 Junior TT. Stanley Woods is walking ahead of Reg

Hillberry action from the 1938 TT
10-times TT winner sweeps past a packed crowd at Hillberry. At this very spot, in 1922, he was watching the TT action and said to a friend " I could do that"

Stanley Woods (Guzzi) 1935 Senior TT
Irish star Stanley Woods (Guzzi) 1935 Senior TT

Stanley Woods (Norton) 1933 Senior TT
Irish ace Stanley Woods (Norton) 1933 Senior TT

Stanley Woods (Norton) 1932 Senior TT
irish star Stanley Woods (Norton) 1932 Senior TT

Two Velo Fellows
Both TT winners on Veloce machinery; Stanley Woods won his first victory for Hall Green in the 1938 Junior TT; Neil Kelly took a Thruxton to victory in the 1967 500cc Production race

1935 Lightweight TT
10-times TT winner Stanley Woods (Guzzi) waits for Timekeeper Ebblewhite Snr to give him the nod to start the Lightweight TT. No 3, Ken Horton gives his Excelsior a richening tickle

Manliff Barrington (Guzzi) 1947 Lightweight TT
Manliff Barrington (Guzzi) is congratulated by Stanley Woods, after winning the 1947 Lightweight TT

EX Manliff Barrington Guzzi 1947 Lightweight TT
Irish star Manliff Barrington (Guzzi) 1947 Lightweight TT, Stanley Woods

17 TT wins between them
Stanley Woods and Mick Grant share their TT memories outside the Crosby Hotel in 1982. For the record; Stanley won ten TT pre-war, Mick won his on Triumph, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Honda

1979 Classic Lap
40 years after finishing third in the 1939 Senior TT, 10-times TT victor Stanley Woods again rode the works 500cc Velocette on the Island

The Pastmaster on his favourite circuit
Stanley Woods (350 Moto Guzzi). 35 years after he first raced on the Island, he returned to take a modern Moto Guzzi round on a demonstration lap during the Golden Jubilee races

1938 Junior TT - Hillberry
Stanley Woods takes his Velocette Mk VIII through Hillberry in the 1938 Junior TT, his 9th TT victory

Weighing in the big Velo
The pit pundits ponder his chances as Stanley Woods checks in the 500 Velocette that he rode into second place in the 1937 Senior TT

The Spoils of Victory
Stanley Woods looks happy after his 1926 Senior TT win. Especially when you see how much he took home in bonus payments. Not bad for 1926! How much would that be worth today?

348 C. C. Velocette (Stanley Woods), 1938
348 C.C. Velocette (Stanley Woods), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Stanley Woods (1903-1993), Irish motor cycle racer, 1935
Stanley Woods (1903-1993), Irish motorcycle racer famous for 29 motorcycle Grand Prix wins and winning the Isle of Man TT races 10 times in his career

Stanley Woods (Norton) 1927 TT

A record broken; 1967 Lightweight TT
10-times TT winner Stanley Woods congratulates Mike Hailwood on equalling his number of TT wins. Mike added to his tally with further wins in the Junior and Senior that year

Stanley Woods (Velocette) 1980 Classic Parade Lap
Stanley Woods (Velocette) at Braddan Bridge; 1980 Classic Parade Lap

Mikes 10th TT win
Mike Hailwood had just won his 10th TT, which tied him with the great pre-war ace Stanley Woods. Stanley is seen congratulating Mike; Stan Hailwood is holding Mikes helmet

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"Stanley Woods: A Legendary Figure in Motorcycle Racing" Stanley Woods, a name synonymous with speed and skill in the world of motorcycle racing. Born in Hall Green, his passion for two-wheeled machines would propel him to become one of the greatest racers of his time. In 1933, at the prestigious Senior TT race, Woods showcased his exceptional talent on a Norton bike. The roaring engines echoed through the Isle of Man as he conquered the challenging course and claimed victory. This was just the beginning of his illustrious career. Woods continued to dominate races throughout the years. In 1926, he once again triumphed at the Senior TT riding a Norton bike, leaving spectators awestruck by his fearless maneuvers and lightning-fast speeds. His victories were not limited to one brand; he also displayed remarkable prowess on a Guzzi motorcycle during the 1935 Senior TT. The thrill-seeking racer didn't shy away from competition either. In 1949 Junior TT race, he faced formidable opponents such as Les Harris (Velocette) and Reg Armstrong (AJS). Despite their fierce rivalry, it was Woods who emerged victorious yet again with unmatched determination and precision. Throughout his career, Stanley Woods left an indelible mark on various iconic races. From Hillberry action at the 1938 TT to starting line moments captured during Ulster Grand Prix in 1930 - each image tells a story of adrenaline-fueled excitement that only true enthusiasts can comprehend. Woods' legacy extended beyond personal achievements; he formed strong bonds with fellow riders like Manliff Barrington. Together they tackled challenges head-on while competing side by side in events such as Two Velo Fellows race or Lightweight TTs where they pushed themselves to new limits. Even after retiring from active racing, Stanley's influence remained palpable within motorcycling circles.