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Phil Read
AuthorBooks · Second hand1939-2022
Phillip William Read, was an English professional motorcycle racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1961 to 1976. Read is notable for being the first competitor to win world championships in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes. Although he was often overshadowed by his contemporary, Mike Hailwood, he won seven FIM Grand Prix road racing world championships.
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About Phil Read
Birth
1939
Death
2022
Phillip William Read, was an English professional motorcycle racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1961 to 1976. Read is notable for being the first competitor to win world championships in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes. Although he was often overshadowed by his contemporary, Mike Hailwood, he won seven FIM Grand Prix road racing world championships.
Phil Read was a legendary British motorcycle racer known globally as The Prince of Speed.
Born in Luton in 1939, he excelled both in the world of motorsports and as a businessman.
His literary legacy includes 12 works focused on architectural design and data processing.
He is the author of the renowned technical manual Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013.
After a life dedicated to speed and technology, he passed away in October 2022, leaving an indelible mark.
