Tommy Wood

Tommy Wood (17 February 1912 – 21 January 2003)[1] was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He competed in his first Manx Grand Prix in 1937.[2] His best season was in 1951, when he won two races, including the 1951 Isle of Man Lightweight TT, and finished second to Bruno Ruffo in the 250cc world championship.[3]

For the footballer, see Tommy Wood (footballer).

Tommy Wood
NationalityBritish
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1949, 1951, 1953 - 1954
First race1949 350cc Swiss Grand Prix
Last race1954 500cc Spanish Grand Prix
First win1951 350cc Spanish Grand Prix
Last win1951 Isle of Man 250cc Lightweight TT
Team(s)Moto Guzzi
Championships0
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
16 2 6 0 2

References
  1. Notice of Tommy Wood's death
  2. Tommy Wood at iomtt.com
  3. Tommy Wood at MotoGP.com


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