Steven J. Henshaw (2 April 1954–7 June 1989)[2] was an English professional motorcycle racer and working motorcycle mechanic.
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 Henshaw in September 1982 with his then-new Spondon-framed bike debuted at Mallory Park having fairing-lowers removed to show the square-section aluminium frame, Suzuki RG500 engine and braced swinging-arm[1] | |||||||
| Nationality | British | ||||||
| Born | 2 April 1954 Nottingham | ||||||
| Died | 7 June 1989 (aged 35) Isle of Man | ||||||
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Born in Nottingham, East Midlands, Henshaw began racing at the nearby club circuit at Darley Moor in Derbyshire, progressing to circuits like Mallory Park and twice winning the Scarborough Gold Cup held at the Oliver's Mount race circuit.[3]
Henshaw's road racing career included racing on both street circuits and race circuits. His road race entries included a total of 23 appearances at the Isle of Man TT from 1981–1989.[4] He made one appearance in the Grand Prix world championships finishing in 17th place at the 1983 British Grand Prix.
He also made appearances in motor-racing films Silver Dream Racer and Space Riders.[5]
Henshaw died after an accident at Quarry Bends during the 1989 Isle of Man TT races. When trying to avoid fallen James Whitham, Henshaw and Mike Seward touched trying to avoid the debris, and Henshaw was killed instantly in the crash.[2][3] Henshaw was married to Val.[6][7][8]
The popular Nottinghamshire man has a Trophy named in his honour at the Gold Cup races held at Oliver's Mount,[6] a road-based circuit through parkland near the Yorkshire east coast holiday resort of Scarborough.[9]
See also
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edit- ^ Motor Cycle News 22 September 1982, p.7 New Spondon frame Accessed and added 2015-03-04
- ^ a b "Meetings, 1989. The official Isle of Man TT website". iomtt.com. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ a b Henshaw was 150th victim on Isle of Man Archived 15 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine Nottingham Post, 15 June 2013, Retrieved 2015-03-04
- ^ "Steve Henshaw, Competitor Profile, The official Isle of Man TT website". Iomtt.com. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ Motorsport Memorial - Steve Heshaw
- ^ a b Motor Cycle News 12 September 1990, pp.20-21 Scarborough Gold Cup road race report. Gold scoop for Jefferies. "Yorkshire bike dealer Nick Jefferies receives the Scarborough Gold Cup from Val Henshaw, widow of Steve Henshaw". Accessed and added 2015-03-04
- ^ England and Wales marriages Stephen J Henshaw Retrieved 2015-03-04
- ^ England and Wales marriages Retrieved 2015-03-04
- ^ Motor Cycle News 12 September 1990, pp.20-21 Scarborough Gold Cup road race report. "Hot stuff in the Scarborough sun as Dave Savile leads Eddy Wright into one of the tight hairpins that are a feature of the Scarborough parkland circuit". Accessed and added 2015-03-04
