BBCNEWS The Papers March 10, 2017
Was a natural rate, still full and determine. Just as fast on two wheels as he later became on four. John surtees, number seven. Encouraged by his father, a Motorcycle Dealer and former sidecar champion, Young John Won his first race at the age of 17. With the british motorbikes dominating racing, his future looked secure with norton, but they refused to backing for the 9056 season, so he went italy. Between 1956 and 1960, he dominated the 350 cc and 500 cc classes, winning seven world champions...
John Surtees Cycling World Championjohn Surtees World Champion Young John Won Motorcycle Dealer World Championships
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