The third Isle of Man Tourist Trophy motorcycle race was held on Thursday, September 23, 1909, at the St John's Short Course, Isle of Man. The race was ten laps of the 15-mile 1,430-yard course, a total race distance of 158.125 miles. There was no limit on fuel consumption and the singles and twins, limited to 500 and 750cc respectively, ran together. The men were sent off in pairs at half-minute intervals. Giosue Giuppone became the first Italian rider to finish the race in twelfth place on a new 84x86mm (476cc) Peugeot. Ernesto Gnesa had taken part of 1908 Isle of Man TT a year before, retiring on the first lap.[1]
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Date | September 23, 1909 |
Location | St John's, Isle of Man |
Course | St John's Short Course 15 miles, 1,470 yards (25.49 km) |
Organiser | Auto-Cycle Union, Tynwald |
Clerk | Freddie Straight |
500 Single & 750 Twin Open Class | |
First | Harry Collier, Matchless |
Second | Lee Evans, Indian |
Third | Billy Newsome, Triumph |
Fastest lap | |
Harry Collier 18min. 05sec. 52.27 mph (New record) |
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500 Single & 750 Twin Results Open Class Race
editThursday 23 September 1909 – 10 laps (158 ⅛ miles) St. John's Short Course.
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