Dick Mann, Legendary Motorcycle Racer

[LewTheShoe]

Legendary American motorcycle racer Dick "Bugsy" Mann passed last week at age 86. Mann won the AMA Grand National Championship twice, in 1963 and 1971. He also won the Daytona 200 twice, in 1970 riding the brand new four cylinder Honda CB-750, and again in 1971 on a BSA Rocket 3 triple.

Dick Mann, 1936-2021 | RACER

Dick Mann, one of the most versatile riders in American Motorcycle Racing history, passed away age at 87 earlier this week but he could have died a happy man following his resounding victory back in 1970 at Daytona.In the biggest race of the year using the high banks and road...

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[aunty dive]

Lovin' the pic on the flat track. And the steel shoe.

RIP, sir.