Manx Grand Prix (1969)

Titles read: ‘SPECIAL!’. Manx Grand Prix – aka TT (Tourist Trophy) Races.

This item is in colour.

Douglas, Isle of Man.

General view of the Isle of Man coastline; zoom in to L/S of part of the Grand Prix racetrack.

Various shots of contestants preparing their motorbikes for the start of the Junior Race. Several shots of motorbike riders starting off in the race. Various shots of the racers zooming round the course. Spectators watch from the sides of the course. We don’t see any riders coming over the finishing line.

M/S of winner Robin Duffty having a laurel wreath placed round his neck, flanked by second and third place winners.

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FILM ID:2225.29

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