Rem Fowler Explained

Rem Fowler
Nationality:British
Birth Date:1882[1]
Death Date:1963 aged 80
Tt Contested:5 (1907-1911)
Tt Wins:1
Tt First Win:1907 Twin Cylinder TT
Tt Last Win:1907 Twin Cylinder TT
Tt Podiums:1

Harry Rembrandt 'Rem' Fowler (1882 – 1963 in Birmingham, England) was a British motorcycle racer famous for winning the twin-cylinder class of the inaugural 1907 Isle of Man TT races[2]

A skilled toolmaker by trade,[3] H. Rem Fowler competed as a trials rider between 1903 and 1923 riding Ariel, New Hudson, and Rex motor-cycles and entered the first Isle of Man TT race riding a 5 hp Peugeot-engined Norton motorcycle.

During the First World War, Rem Fowler was involved in the calibration of gun-sights and during World War II worked in tool-making in the aero-engine industry.[4]

After the war, as a frequent visitor to the TT races every year,[3] he was presented with a Gold Medal along with former TT race winner Jack Marshall at the 1957 Golden Jubilee TT races.

Fowler died in Solihull Hospital on 13 February 1963 at age 80 having retired from work in November 1962.[3]

Twin Cylinder Race

Tuesday 28 May 1907 - 10 laps (158.00 miles) St John's Short Course.

RankNoRiderTeamSpeedTime
122 Rem Fowler5 hp Norton36.21 mph4:21.52.8
221 W.H. 'Billy' Wells5 hp Vindec32.304:53.44.5
326 W.M.Heaton5 hp Rex30.504:27.49.4

TT career summary

Finishing Position1st 16th 19th DNF
Number of times 1 2 1 2

Notes and References

  1. http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/search/results?sourcecategory=birthsutf002c%20marriages%20utf0026%20deaths&collection=births%20utf0026%20baptisms&firstname=harry%20rembrandt&lastname=fowler&birthyear=1882&birthyear_offset=0&keyword=west%20bromwich England and Wales Birth records
  2. Daily Star page 51 Saturday 2 June 2007
  3. [The Motor Cycle|''Motor Cycle'']
  4. TT Special 1953 dated 8 June 1953 p.22 edited by G.S.Davison