Cromie McCandless explained

Cromie McCandless
Nationality:British
Gp Active Years:1949 - 1952
Gp Race Starts:7
Gp Race Wins:2
Gp Podiums:3
Gp Total Points:13
Gp Poles:N/A
Gp Fastest Laps:N/A
Gp First Race:1949 500cc Ulster Grand Prix
Gp First Win:1951 Isle of Man TT 125cc Ultra-Lightweight TT
Gp Last Win:1952 500cc Ulster Grand Prix
Gp Last Race:1952 500cc Ulster Grand Prix

Cromie McCandless (17 January 1921  - 18 January 1992)[1] was a Northern Irish Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.[2] His best season was in 1951, when he finished in third place in the 125cc world championship behind Carlo Ubbiali and Gianni Leoni. McCandless won two Grand Prix races during his career. He was the brother of Rex McCandless who designed the successful featherbed frame used by the Norton Motorcycle Company.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Isle of Man Courier page 2 & 22 24 January 1992
  2. Web site: Cromie McCandless career results . motogp.com . 20 June 2011 .
  3. Book: The Manx Norton . Walker, Mick . 2006 . 9780954435790 . 20 June 2011 .