Ron Grant (motorcyclist)

Ron Grant
Grant wearing Suzuki leathers at an American race meeting in 1968
NationalityUnited States United States
Born(1940-02-20)February 20, 1940
East Croydon, England
DiedDecember 27, 1994(1994-12-27) (aged 54)
Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1964, 1967, US Team Suzuki member 1970 – 1974.
First race1964 250cc United States Grand Prix
Last race1967 Canadian Grand Prix
Team(s)Suzuki
Championships0
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
2 0 1 0 0 1

Ronald J. Grant (20 February 1940 – 27 December 1994)[1] was a British-born American professional motorcycle racer and racing team manager. He competed in the AMA road racing national championships during the 1960s and early 1970s.[2] In 1964, he became the first American competitor to finish on the podium in a World Championship Grand Prix road race, when he finished in second place at the 250cc United States Grand Prix, held at the Daytona International Speedway.[3][4][5] After his racing career, Grant became a racing team manager and respected engine tuner.[6]

  1. ^ Payne, Gary (1970). "Ten Top Finalists And Other 1969 Champions". American Motorcyclist. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  2. ^ Scalzo, Joe (April 1, 1998). "Wfo, Mate!". Cycle World. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  3. ^ Cathcart, Alan (2020), "As Crazy As They Come", Old Bike Australasia, Nextmedia Pty Ltd, ISSN 1833-3249
  4. ^ "1964 250cc United States Grand Prix Classification". motogp.com. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Ron Grant career statistics at MotoGP.com". motogp.com. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  6. ^ Bussard, Camron (October 1, 1990). "In Pursuit of the Perfect Sportbike". Cycle World. Retrieved 22 April 2024.