Harry Hinton

Harry Hinton (1909–1978) was an Australian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He was born 31 JUL 1909 Birmingham. His best season was in 1950 when he finished ninth in the 500cc world championship.[1] Hinton was the first Australian to score points in the premier 500cc division. After being injured in a crash at the 1951 Isle of Man Junior TT, Hinton left the European racing circuit, but continued to race in his native Australia. He died in 1978, at the age of 67.

Harry Hinton
NationalityAustralia Australian
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1949 - 1951
First race1949 Isle of Man 350cc Junior TT
Last race1951 Isle of Man 350cc Junior TT
Championships0
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
8 0 1 N/A N/A 5

Motorcycle Grand Prix results[2]

1949 point system

Position 1 2 3 4 5 Fastest lap
Points 10 8 7 6 5 1

Points system from 1950 to 1968

Position 1 2 3 4 5 6
Points 8 6 4 3 2 1

5 best results were counted up until 1955.

(key) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Class Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Points Rank Wins
1949 350cc Norton IOM
15		 SUI
-		 NED
10		 BEL
-		 ULS
7		 0 - 0
500cc Norton IOM
9		 SUI
-		 NED
8		 BEL
-		 ULS
-		 NAT
-		 0 - 0
1950 350cc Norton IOM
10		 BEL
11		 NED
6		 SUI
7		 ULS
3		 NAT
3		 9 6th 0
500cc Norton IOM
10		 BEL
6		 NED
3		 SUI
-		 ULS
-		 NAT
-		 5 9th 0
1951 350cc Norton ESP
-		 SUI
-		 IOM
NC		 BEL
-		 NED
-		 FRA
-		 ULS
-		 NAT
-		 0 - 0

References
  1. Harry Hinton career statistics at MotoGP.com
  2. Harry Hinton results at iomtt.com


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