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Bill Ivy. Bill Ivy at the 1969 Eifelrennen held at the Nürburgring. William David Ivy (27 August 1942 – 12 July 1969) was an English professional Grand Prix motorcycle racer from Maidstone, Kent. He died during practice for a race in East Germany.
Bill Ivy had died a racing death, like so many of his fellow racers at that time. For me it was not only a sad loss of my idol. It was also a kind of key experience that has engraved itself deeply in me and remains with me to this day.
Jul 1, 2019 · Bill Ivy is commencing the final practice session for the 350cc East German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring aboard Jawa’s disc-valve V4. The bike is the latest creation from the Czech marque that started life as a World War I armaments manufacturer.
Jul 13, 2011 · Bill Ivy was a Yamaha star that dominated 125cc and 250cc competition in the mid-1960s, winning 21 out of 46 races. He died in a crash at 26 in 1969, leaving a legacy of showmanship and speed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
Bill Ivy was an excellent motorcycle racer and a promising Formula 2 driver. He finished fifth at Zolder in 1969, sadly he died at the wheel of his motorcycle.
Jan 21, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Bill Ivy, a British motorcycle racer who won world championships in 125 and 250 cc classes in the 1960s. See his achievements, photos, and riding style in this article by Racer Bear.
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Jun 4, 2023 · Some drivers don't need to race for decades to make history. This is the case of Bill Ivy, who had a short but intense life. Today, let's look at the career of "little Bill", as beautiful as it is tragic. It was at the age of 17 that Bill became interested in motorcycle racing.
