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Phil Read : born 1 January 1939, British Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. Seen
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Phil Read : born 1 January 1939, British Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. Seen here receiving a congratulatory kiss from his 16 year old girlfriend, Margaret Sheene, after he won the Junior TT race in the 350cc class, at Douglas, Isle of Man, United Kingdom. Phil Read, 22, rode his Norton into first place in his first ever TT race, ahead of Gary Hocking, Southern Rhodesia and Derek Minter.
15 June 1961
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Phil Read, the British Grand Prix motorcycle road racer, basks in victory as he receives a heartfelt kiss from his 16-year-old girlfriend Margaret Sheene. The tender moment captured here took place after Read's triumphant win in the Junior TT race of the 350cc class on the iconic Isle of Man circuit. It was June 15th, 1961 when this young sportsman rode his Norton to first place, leaving behind formidable competitors Gary Hocking from Southern Rhodesia and Derek Minter. At just 22 years old, Phil Read made an unforgettable debut at the TT race, instantly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in motorcycling history. With sheer determination and skillful riding, he secured his position as a world championship winner and earned himself the nickname 'the prince of speed. ' The photograph not only captures Read's sporting triumph but also showcases the power of love amidst a cheering crowd. The genuine affection between Phil and Margaret is evident as they celebrate this milestone together. Their youthful energy and passion for both each other and their respective roles make this image truly captivating. This print serves as a timeless reminder of an extraordinary era in motorcycling history - the swinging sixties - where daring riders like Phil Read pushed boundaries on two wheels while finding solace in love.
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