Derek Woodman
Encyclopedia
Derek Woodman was a British
former Grand Prix
motorcycle
road racer
. His best season was in when he rode an MZ
to finish the year in third place in the 125cc world championship, behind Hugh Anderson
and Frank Perris
. In 1964, he teamed with Brian Setchell to win the Thruxton 500
endurance race.
MZ, by Mick Walker, Redline Books, 2004, ISBN 0-9544357-4-5
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
former Grand Prix
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing currently divided into three distinct classes: 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP. The 125cc class uses a two-stroke engine while Moto2 and MotoGP use four-stroke engines. In 2010 the 250cc two-stroke was replaced...
motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
road racer
Road racing
Road racing is a general term for most forms of motor racing held on paved, purpose-built race tracks , as opposed to oval tracks and off-road racing...
. His best season was in when he rode an MZ
MZ Motorrad- und Zweiradwerk
MZ Motorrad- und Zweiradwerk GmbH is a motorcycle manufacturer located in Zschopau, Germany. MZ an acronym, stands for Motorradwerk Zschopau in the Erzgebirge region of Saxony...
to finish the year in third place in the 125cc world championship, behind Hugh Anderson
Hugh Anderson (motorcyclist)
Hugh Anderson is a four-time Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion and a 19-time New Zealand national champion. He is also a two-time Isle of Man TT winner....
and Frank Perris
Frank Perris
Frank Perris was a British former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best season was in 1965 when he won two Grand Prix races and finished the year in second place in the 125cc world championship behind Hugh Anderson.-References:*...
. In 1964, he teamed with Brian Setchell to win the Thruxton 500
Thruxton 500
The Thruxton 500 is a 500 mile motorcycle endurance race held at Thruxton Circuit, near Andover in Hampshire, United Kingdom, which is the fastest racetrack in the country...
endurance race.
External links
Further reading
MZ - the racers, by Jan Leek, 650 Publications, 1991, ISBN 1-872982-01-8MZ, by Mick Walker, Redline Books, 2004, ISBN 0-9544357-4-5