Mike Hailwood and Surtees were heroes of mine. Currently, both Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi have the talent, connections and star power to have a go at a “double” a la Surtees. Whether their steely nerves and race wisdom will carry them far enough or even translate to 4-wheels, is always the issue.
“Mike Hailwood and Surtees were heroes of mine.”
You must be an old coot like me. Mike made some of the worst handling bikes look good. He could ride anything. I was helping with a race team at Mid Ohio during a classics event shortly after he died and at the banquet many of his peers spoke efectionately about him. I am currently building a man cave/bike shop in my barn and am organising my memorabilia to decorate the walls. There will be a picture of “Mike The Bike” along with Burt Monroe (met him as a child) and others.