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Geoffrey Ernest Duke OBE (29 March 1923 – 1 May 2015), born in St. Helens, Lancashire, was a British multiple motorcycle Grand Prix road racing world champion. He raced several brands of motorcycle: Norton , Gilera , BMW , NSU and Benelli . [2]
May 2, 2015 · Six-times world motor-racing champion Geoff Duke, the first major star of the sport, has died at the age of 92. St Helens-born Duke made his name at the Isle of Man TT and dominated the event...
May 9, 2024 · Geoff Duke is – for many – the definitive motorcycle racer. He was the first to really go beyond the boundary of being a ‘mere’ racer, becoming a household name. Pics: Mortons Archive. Geoff’s fame came before a time of social media, the internet and the like – this six-time world champion’s popularity came from traditional media ...
- Bertie Simmonds
May 2, 2015 · Geoff Duke was the first true superstar of motorcycle racing, winning six world titles and 33 Grand Prix on Norton and Gilera bikes. He also invented one-piece leathers, set the first 100mph lap at the TT, and became a successful businessman on the Isle of Man.
Jun 11, 2015 · A tribute to the six-time world champion and six-time TT winner who died in 2015. Learn about his achievements, style, and controversies in Grand Prix racing.
May 14, 2015 · Geoff Duke was an old-fashioned sporting superstar. In the golden age of motorsport he won six World Championships in five years and six Isle of Man TT titles in six during the 1950s,...
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On the 5th Anniversary of his passing, we celebrate the incredible career highlights of Geoff Duke, six times World MotoGP Champion and six times Isle of Man TT winner.
