| Gregg Hansford | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nationality | Australian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 April 1952 East Brisbane, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 5 March 1995 (aged 42) Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gregory John "Gregg" Hansford (8 April 1952 – 5 March 1995)[1] was an Australian professional motorcycle and touring car racer. He competed in the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championships from 1978 to 1981 and in Australian touring car championships from 1982 to 1994. Hansford was a two-time vice-champion in the 250cc road racing world championships.[2] With 10 Grand Prix victories to his credit, he is ranked fourth for the most Grand Prix wins by an Australian behind Mick Doohan (54 wins), Casey Stoner (38) and Wayne Gardner (18).[3]
After his international motorcycle racing career ended prematurely in 1981 due to serious injuries from a racing accident, Hansford returned to Australia and established himself as a competitive driver in Australian touring car competitions. Hansford's 1993 Bathurst 1000 victory gave him the unique distinction of winning a race at the Mount Panorama Circuit in both motorcycle and automobile racing events.[1][4] He died in an accident during a Supertouring race at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in 1995.