About Syd Jensen
Lived 1922 – 1999 (aged 76). Syd Jensen was a New Zealand motorcycle racer and racing automobile driver.
Sydney Harold Jensen (13 November 1922 – 22 July 1999) was a Grand Prix motorcycle and auto racer from New Zealand.
Racing career Jensen's best result in motorcycle racing was at the 1949 Isle of Man TT when he placed fifth in the Senior TT. He later moved to auto racing, finishing second to Bruce McLaren in the New Zealand Gold Star Championship in 1959. Jensen won the New Zealand Gold Star Championship in 1960.
Career statistics By season SeasonClassMotorcycleRaceWinPodiumPoleFLapPts 500cc Triumph 1 0 0 0 0 5 10th 500cc Triumph 1 0 0 0 0 1 16th Total 2 0 0 0 0 6
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Who was Syd Jensen?
New Zealand motorcycle racer (1922-1999)
When was Syd Jensen born?
Syd Jensen was born on 13 November 1922.
When did Syd Jensen die?
Syd Jensen died on 22 July 1999.
What was Syd Jensen's occupation?
Syd Jensen was a motorcycle racer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Syd Jensen?
Syd Jensen was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Syd Jensen. https://biography.guide/syd-jensen/
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