Derek Minter

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Person
gptkbp:awards European_Champion
Motorcycle_Hall_of_Fame_inductee
British_Motorcycle_Grand_Prix_winner
Multiple_Isle_of_Man_TT_winner
gptkbp:careerEnd 1968
gptkbp:careerStart 1950
gptkbp:celebrates Tributes at motorcycle events
gptkbp:competesIn gptkb:Grand_Prix_motorcycle_racing
gptkbp:contributedTo Advocating for motorcycle safety.
Inspiring young racers.
Promoting_motorcycle_racing_in_Britain.
gptkbp:dateOfDeath 2022-10-01
gptkbp:diedIn 2022
gptkbp:family Survived by children and grandchildren
gptkbp:famousFor Competing against top international riders.
Racing in the 1960s
Racing in the 1960s.
Winning multiple races.
gptkbp:famousPerson Derek_Minter:_The_Man_Who_Made_History.
Derek_Minter:_The_Man_and_His_Machines
gptkbp:famousRival gptkb:John_Surtees
gptkb:Mike_Hailwood
Giacomo Agostini
gptkbp:fanBase Motorcycle_racing_enthusiasts.
gptkbp:filmography Derek_Minter:_A_Racing_Legend.
gptkbp:finalDisposal Retired after the race.
gptkbp:firstRace 1972 British Grand Prix.
gptkbp:hasBirthDate 1933-09-01
gptkbp:hobbies Photography
Collecting vintage motorcycles
Attending motorcycle shows
Collecting vintage motorcycles.
Restoring classic bikes
Riding classic bikes.
Writing about motorcycle history
Motorcycle_restoration.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Derek Minter
gptkbp:influence Inspiration for films and documentaries.
Symbol of 1960s motorcycle racing.
Icon_of_British_motorsport.
gptkbp:influenced Future motorcycle racers
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Geoff_Duke
Early motorcycle racers.
British_motorcycle_culture.
Motorcycle_manufacturers.
gptkbp:isKnownFor Motorcycle_racing
gptkbp:legacy Influence on motorcycle racing culture
Pioneer_of_British_motorcycle_racing.
gptkbp:mostTitles 3
50
gptkbp:nationality British
gptkbp:notable_event 250cc_class
350cc_class
500cc_class
gptkbp:notableEvent 1960 Isle of Man TT winner
First British rider to win a world championship in 1960.
gptkbp:notableFeature 1961 Ulster Grand Prix
1962 Dutch TT
1963 British GP
1964 Isle of Man TT
1965 North West 200
1966 Daytona 200
1967 Thruxton 500
1968 Brands Hatch GP
gptkbp:occupation Motorcycle_racer
gptkbp:personalLife Married with children.
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Kent,_England
gptkbp:postRetirementCareer Motorcycle_racing_team_manager
Motorcycle_racing_commentator
Motorsport_ambassador
gptkbp:racingSeries gptkb:Honda
gptkb:Yamaha
1950s
1970s
Aggressive
BSA
Norton
gptkbp:retirementYear 1968
1972
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Mike_Hailwood
Giacomo Agostini
gptkbp:socialMediaPresence Engaged with fans online.
Active on motorcycle racing forums.
Participates in motorcycle events.
Promotes motorcycle safety.
Shares racing memories.
gptkbp:team gptkb:Yamaha
BSA
Norton
gptkbp:wasFoundedIn 1931
gptkbp:winner Isle of Man TT
gptkbp:youth_tournaments 1