Hugh Anderson (motorcyclist) facts for kids
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Anderson at the 1963 Dutch TT
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| Nationality | New Zealander | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 18 January 1936 Huntly, New Zealand |
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Hugh Robertson Anderson, born on January 18, 1936, is a famous New Zealand motorcycle racer. He became a Grand Prix World Champion four times. He also won the New Zealand national championship 19 times. Hugh Anderson is also known for winning the challenging Isle of Man TT race twice. In 2022, the F.I.M. added him to the MotoGP Hall of Fame, which is a special honor for top motorcycle racers.
Hugh Anderson's Racing Journey
Hugh Anderson grew up in Huntly, New Zealand. He loved sports and even played rugby league there. Later, he found his passion for motorcycle racing.
A former Grand Prix racer named Rod Coleman helped Anderson start his racing career. Coleman was also the person who brought Suzuki motorcycles to New Zealand. In 1961, Hugh Anderson joined the official Suzuki factory racing team. This meant he raced motorcycles made by Suzuki specifically for competitions.
He raced in different categories, including 50cc, 125cc, and sometimes 250cc races. These numbers refer to the engine size of the motorcycles.
World Championship Wins
Hugh Anderson had an amazing time with the Suzuki team. He became a double World Champion in 1963. He won both the 50cc and 125cc World Titles that year.
The very next year, in 1964, he won the 50cc World Title again. Then, in 1965, he was crowned the 125cc World Champion. This shows how skilled and consistent he was as a racer.
His last race for the Suzuki factory team was in October 1966. It took place at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Special Honors
In 1994, Hugh Anderson received a special award from the Queen. He was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his great contributions to motor sport.
A year later, in 1995, he was honored again. He was added to the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. This is a place where New Zealand's greatest sports heroes are recognized.
See also
In Spanish: Hugh Anderson para niños
