Kel Carruthers

Kel Carruthers
Carruthers on a 1969 stamp of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen, incorrectly displaying the Union Jack.
NationalityAustralian
Born (1938-01-03) 3 January 1938 (age 86)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1966 – 1970
First race1966 350cc Ulster Grand Prix
Last race1970 250cc Spanish Grand Prix
First win1969 250cc Isle of Man TT
Last win1970 250cc Ulster Grand Prix
Team(s)Aermacchi, Benelli, Yamaha
Championships250cc – 1969
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
56 7 22 0 8 302

Kelvin Carruthers (born 3 January 1938) is an Australian former professional Motorcycle racer and racing team manager.[1] He competed in the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championships from 1966 to 1970, and in AMA road racing competitions from 1971 to 1973. Carruthers is prominent for winning the 1969 250cc World Championship.[1] After his motorcycle riding career, he became race team manager for world championship winning riders Kenny Roberts and Eddie Lawson.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Rider Statistics - Kel Carruthers". MotoGP.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Kel Carruthers at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame". motorcyclemuseum.org. Retrieved 23 February 2022.