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EX TT 1949 Graham
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EX TT 1949 Graham
BikeSport TT Race Pics feature the FoTTofinder Bikesport Archives of Isle of Man TT Race photographs
Media ID 25439049
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
The image shows a moment of commiseration and support in the world of motorcycle racing. A group of men, including fellow racers and spectators, surrounds a motorcycle racer who appears to be disheartened after an unfortunate turn of events during a competition. The caption above reads "So nearly the winner, " indicating that this racer was close to victory but did not succeed. Below is additional context provided by the text within the image: "Leading the 1949 Senior TT until he got to Hillberry on the last lap, the magneto shaft sheared on Les Graham's AJS Porcupine and he pushed into finish 5th. Les went on to win the 500cc World Championship that year. " This description tells us that this photograph captures a pivotal moment from the 1949 Senior Tourist Trophy (TT) race where mechanical failure dashed racer Les Graham's hopes for first place as his bike suffered from a broken magneto shaft near Hillberry corner on his final lap. Despite this setback, which relegated him to fifth place in this event, we learn that Graham demonstrated resilience later by winning the prestigious 500cc World Championship within that same year. The scene reflects both disappointment and solidarity in motorsport—a sport where triumphs are celebrated fervently but setbacks are also acknowledged with empathy among peers.
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