Tommy Wood
Encyclopedia
Tommy Wood was a former Grand Prix
motorcycle
road racer
. He competed in his first Manx Grand Prix
in 1937. His best season was in , when he won two races, including the 1951 Isle of Man
Lightweight TT
, and finished second to Bruno Ruffo
in the 250cc world championship.
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
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. He competed in his first Manx Grand Prix
Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course every year for a two-week period usually spanning the end of August and early September. The 'MGP' or 'Manx' is considered to be the amateur riders' alternative to the Isle of Man TT Races held in May and June...
in 1937. His best season was in , when he won two races, including the 1951 Isle of Man
1951 Isle of Man TT
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Lightweight TT
Lightweight TT
The Lightweight TT was a motorcycle road race that was part of the Isle of Man TT festival; an annual motor-cycle event at the end of May and beginning of June. Between 1949 and 1976, the Lightweight TT Race was part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. The event was dropped from the 2005...
, and finished second to Bruno Ruffo
Bruno Ruffo
Bruno Ruffo was an Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer born in Verona. He won three Grand Prix World Championships.In 1949 he won the inaugural 250cc World Championship riding for the Italian Moto Guzzi factory...
in the 250cc world championship.