Brian Steenson
Encyclopedia
Brian Steenson was a former Grand Prix
motorcycle
road racer
. His best season was in 1968
when he finished the year in ninth place in the 350cc world championship. In 1969
, Steenson finished second to Giacomo Agostini
in the Isle of Man
Junior TT
. He was killed while competing in the 1970 Isle of Man TT
.
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing currently divided into three distinct classes: 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP. The 125cc class uses a two-stroke engine while Moto2 and MotoGP use four-stroke engines. In 2010 the 250cc two-stroke was replaced...
motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
road racer
Road racing
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. His best season was in 1968
1968 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season
The 1968 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 20th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix season. The season consisted of ten Grand Prix races in six classes: 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc, 50cc and Sidecars 500cc...
when he finished the year in ninth place in the 350cc world championship. In 1969
1969 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season
The 1969 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 21st F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix season. The season consisted of twelve Grand Prix races in six classes: 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc, 50cc and Sidecars 500cc...
, Steenson finished second to Giacomo Agostini
Giacomo Agostini
-Non-riding career:Like John Surtees and Mike Hailwood before him, Agostini raced in Formula One cars. He competed in non-championship Formula One races in 1978. He competed in the European Formula 2 series in a Chevron B42-BMW and British Aurora Formula 1 with his own team and a Williams FW06...
in the Isle of Man
1969 Isle of Man TT
-1969 Isle of Man Production 750 cc TT final standings:3 Laps Mountain Course.-1969 Isle of Man Production 500 cc TT final standings:3 Laps Mountain Course.-1969 Isle of Man Production 250 cc TT final standings:...
Junior TT
Junior TT
The Junior TT is a motorcycle road race that takes place during the Isle of Man TT festival; an annual event at the end of May and beginning of June...
. He was killed while competing in the 1970 Isle of Man TT
1970 Isle of Man TT
-1970 Isle of Man Production 750 cc TT final standings:5 Laps Mountain Course.-1970 Isle of Man Production 500 cc TT final standings:5 Laps Mountain Course.-1970 Isle of Man Production 250 cc TT final standings:...
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