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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