On this day in 1934, John Norman Surtees arrived on the planet. Three Grand Prix motorycle world championshps in the 350cc class; four in the 500cc class, including MV Agusta’s first championship. Then it was off to Formula 1 in 1960 where he won the world title in 1964. Oh, and he won the senior TT at the Isle of Man. Three times. What a show-off.
Surtees is a name synonymous with racing. He was a true racing legend.