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Title: RIP Phil
Post by: Ian on October 07, 2022, 08:42:32 PM

https://whttps://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2022/september/phil-read-obituary/

Title: Re: RIP Phil
Post by: Itsme on October 08, 2022, 05:22:30 AM

As always it is sad to lose one of the old characters. I think he was a little controversial at times, but can't deny the man had talent. I met him once at Cadwell and he seemed alright to me.

Ian

Title: Re: RIP Phil
Post by: iansoady on October 08, 2022, 09:18:33 AM

Yes, he was a great rider but suffered being a contemporary of the great Mike Hailwood and I think that soured his attitude to some extent especially as Mike was such a warm character.

Title: Re: RIP Phil
Post by: themoudie on October 09, 2022, 03:15:16 PM

Read was a RACER and a SHOWMAN, if you aren't top dog, then you are going to be TOP DOG, come hell or high water.

Sad that the man died in penury.  :'(

RIP Phil Read.

Bill