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Isle Of Man: 24 year old Rhodesian, Gary Hocking won his first senior T. T. race
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Isle Of Man: 24 year old Rhodesian, Gary Hocking won his first senior T. T. race
Isle Of Man: 24 year old Rhodesian, Gary Hocking won his first senior T.T. race here yesterday at the record speed of 103.51 m.p.h for the 226.4 miles of the mountain coarse
Pushing his machine to the limit, Hocking, this years Rhodesian " Federal Sportsman Of The Year" rode his M.V. Augusta 500 c.c. four cylinder machine to a record breaking lap of 105.75 M.P.H.
The previous record was set up by John Surtees in 1960 with a speed of 104.08 M.P.H.
Here, Hocking, who came to the country in 1958 from Bulawayo and holds an M.B.E. takes his machine into a right had corner approaching Governors Bridge during the race.
Second was E. Boyce on a 499 c.c. Norton and third was F. Stevens, also riding a 499 c.c. Norton.
9 June 1962
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In this photo print, we witness the thrilling moment when 24-year-old Rhodesian racer, Gary Hocking, emerged victorious in his first senior T. T. race on the Isle of Man. With sheer determination etched on his face, Hocking fearlessly pushes his M. V. Augusta 500 c. c. four-cylinder machine to its limits along the treacherous mountain course. Breaking records seemed second nature to Hocking as he achieved a mind-boggling speed of 103.51 mph for the grueling 226.4-mile race distance. Not stopping there, he shattered John Surtees' previous lap record set in 1960 with an astonishing speed of 105.75 mph. Hailing from Bulawayo and already recognized as Rhodesia's "Federal Sportsman Of The Year". Hocking showcases his exceptional skill and unwavering passion for racing as he expertly maneuvers through a right-hand corner approaching Governors Bridge during the intense competition. While Hocking claimed victory at this historic event, it is worth noting that E. Boyce on a Norton 499 c. c. , closely followed by F. Stevens riding another Norton with the same engine capacity, secured second and third place respectively. This remarkable image captures not only an extraordinary sporting achievement but also highlights Gary Hocking's incredible journey from Africa to become one of motorcycling's rising stars of that era—a true testament to courage and triumph against all odds.
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