Barry Smith

Barry Smith (born 8 March 1940) is an Australian former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.

Motorcycle racing career Smith was born in Macclesfield, England, where he bought his first motorcycle, a 250cc BSA. By 1959, his family had emigrated to Australia and Smith began motorcycle racing against Australian riders such as Kel Carruthers and Tom Phillis. Barry Smith (3) pursues Jan de Vries (22) during the 1969 50cc Dutch TT. Smith won three consecutive victories in the Formula III Class at the Isle of Man TT from 1979 to 1981. Smith also won the 125 Australian national championships in 1978 and 1981. He retired in 1983 after 25 years of competitive racing. Smith won four Grand Prix races during his career.