About Jock West
Lived 1909 – 2004 (aged 95). Jock West was a British motorcycle racer.
John Milns West, (28 February 1909 – 6 June 2004) was a Grand Prix motorcycle racer from Great Britain.
Motorcycle career West was born in Belvedere, Kent to an English father and a Scottish mother. He initially concentrated on grasstrack racing on an Ariel motorcycle and was successful enough that the Ariel factory would sponsor him at the 1931 Manx Grand Prix.
Afterwards, he took a job as sales manager for BMW.
After a fifth-place finish in the 1950 Ulster Grand Prix, West retired from racing at the age of 41. He continued to work for Associated Motor Cycles until 1961 and later rejoined BMW.
Career statistics By season SeasonClassMotorcycleRaceWinPodiumPoleFLapPtsPlcd 500cc AJS 1 0 0 0 0 5 10th 500cc AJS 1 0 0 0 0 2 14th Total 2 0 0 0 0 7
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jock West?
Motorcyclist (1909–2004)
When was Jock West born?
Jock West was born on 28 February 1909 in Belvedere.
When did Jock West die?
Jock West died on 6 June 2004.
What was Jock West's occupation?
Jock West was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Jock West?
Jock West was British.
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