About Ken Mudford
Lived 1923 – 2004 (aged 81). Ken Mudford was a New Zealand motorcycle racer.
Ken Mudford (17 April 1923 – 17 May 2004) was a New Zealand professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He competed in the FIM motorcycle Grand Prix world championships from 1951 to 1953 and was a member of the New Zealand team that competed in the Isle of Man tourist trophy races. Mudford is notable for winning the 350 class at the 1953 Ulster Grand Prix when the Norton factory racing team asked him to replace the injured Ray Amm. In 1952, he was eighth in the Isle of Man Senior TT, and he was seventh in the Junior TT in 1953.
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Who was Ken Mudford?
New Zealand motorcycle racer (1923–2004)
When was Ken Mudford born?
Ken Mudford was born on 17 April 1923.
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Ken Mudford died on 17 May 2004.
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Ken Mudford was a motorcycle racer.
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Ken Mudford was New Zealand.
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