Michael King
Record type: Motorsport Biographies
Biography: Junior – B.S.A.
Age 24, Michael King is a motor spares representative, and comes from Carnforth, Lancs.
Last year was his first experience of the Island, but he has ridden at Aintree, Beveridge Park, Cadwell, Charterhall, Errol, Oulton Park, Silverstone, etc. His machine is a basically standard Gold Star, with only minor modifications, his motto being “If it's running right, leave it alone.”
Hobbies: “Playing in a dance band – entertaining the girl friend – trying to make ends meet.”
(TT Special, 8 September 1960, p.9.)
Competed in
| Race | Position | Time | Speed | Machine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Junior MGP | 46 | 2:53:42.00 | 78.2 | BSA |
| 1959 Junior MGP | 80 | 3:24:18.00 | 66.49 | BSA |
| 1957 Junior Newcomers MGP | 31 | 2:00:00.00 | 75.47 | BSA |