About Ray Pickrell
Lived 1938 – 2006 (aged 67). Ray Pickrell was a British motorcycle racer.
Raymond Pickrell (16 March 1938 – 20 February 2006) was an English short-circuit motorcycle road racer who won four Isle of Man TT motorcycle races.
Pickrell was born in Harrow Weald, Middlesex.
During his early career, Pickrell rode for tuners/race entrants Francis Beart, Geoff Monty and Paul Dunstall.
As a member of the Triumph factory racing team, Pickrell rode the famous racing motorcycle named Slippery Sam to victories at the 1971 and 1972 Isle of Man TT races. Pickrell teamed with Percy Tait to win the 1971 Bol d'Or 24-hour endurance race. He died on 20 February 2006.
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Who was Ray Pickrell?
British motorcycle racer (1938–2006)
When was Ray Pickrell born?
Ray Pickrell was born on 16 March 1938 in Harrow Weald.
When did Ray Pickrell die?
Ray Pickrell died on 20 February 2006.
What was Ray Pickrell's occupation?
Ray Pickrell was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Ray Pickrell?
Ray Pickrell was British.
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