A.C.U. International TT Formula 1 Race • Donington Park • 9th of July 1978 • Ducati 864cc

Left to Right: Mike Hailwood Steve Manship, Ron Haslam

In the picture Mike is seen on his 864 Ducati leading Steve Manship and Ron Haslam both on 888 Hondas at Donington in the T.T. Formula 1 Race. It was a fantastic race only spoilt when Mike came off at Coppice Corner on lap 18 out of 20 while leading (Mike got to his feet unhurt.) The race was won by Roger Marshal with Ron Haslam in second and Steve Manship in third, Mike and Roger Marshal set the joint fastest lap in record time of 1m-19.4s a speed of 88.73mph.- Eddie Major

Others: Ron Haslam on 750cc Honda Britain on right.- Jon Banks

Photograph appears to be taken at Copse corner,first apex. No.2 Ron Haslam on a works Honda. - Peter Rushton

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