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Harry Hinton

Harry Hinton
Nationality Australia Australian
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1949 - 1951, 1958
First race 1949 Isle of Man 350cc Junior TT
Last race 1958 Isle of Man 500cc Senior TT
Championships 0
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
8 0 1 N/A N/A 5

Harry Hinton (1911 – 1978) was an Australian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He was born in Birmingham. His best season was in 1950 when he finished ninth in the 500cc world championship. Hinton was the first Australian to score points in the premier 500cc division. After being injured in a crash at the 1951 Isle of Man Junior TT, Hinton left the European racing circuit, but continued to race in his native Australia. He died in 1978, at the age of 67.

1949 point system

Points system from 1950 to 1968

5 best results were counted up until 1955.

() (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)



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