Harry Hinton

Harry Hinton
Nationality	Australian
Motorcycle racing career statistics Grand Prix motorcycle racing Active years 1949 - 1951 First race 1949 Isle of Man 350cc Junior TT Last race 1951 Isle of Man 350cc Junior TT Championships 0 Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points 8 0 1 N/A N/A 5

Harry Hinton (1909–1978) was an Australian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He was born 31 JUL 1909 Birmingham. His best season was in 1950 when he finished ninth in the 500cc world championship.^[1] Hinton was the first Australian to score points in the premier 500cc division. After being injured in a crash at the 1951 Isle of Man Junior TT, Hinton left the European racing circuit, but continued to race in his native Australia. He died in 1978, at the age of 67.