Pat Hennen (April 27, 1953 – April 7, 2024) was an American professional motorcycle racer. He competed in AMA dirt track and road racing competitions from 1971 to 1975 and in the Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championships from 1976 to 1978.[1][2]
Hennen is notable for being the first American to win a 500 cc World Championship Grand Prix race when he won the 1976 500cc Finnish Grand Prix.[3] His career ended prematurely after he suffered serious injuries from a crash while competing at the 1978 Isle of Man TT race. Hennen was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2007.[2]
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rising talent, 23-year-old PatHennen, the first American rider to win a 500cc Grand Prix. Recognizing the threat that Hennen posed to his position at the...
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come from Yamaha's Johnny Cecotto and Suzuki teammates Barry Sheene and PatHennen. Sheene was the winner of the two previous titles. Roberts said that he...
racing season. It took place on 1 August 1976 at the Imatra circuit. PatHennen won the race to become the first American to win a motorcycle Grand Prix...
world champion, Barry Sheene, along with teammates Teuvo Lansivuori, PatHennen and Wil Hartog. Yamaha's official factory team entered former 350 cc world...
Season No. Rider Rider standings Wins Team Bike Tyres 1976 PatHennen Third 1 Colemans Racing Suzuki RG 500 1977 32 Steve Baker Second Yamaha International...
impressed as well on a Suzuki but injuries curtailed his performance. PatHennen became the first American rider to win a 500cc Grand Prix, when he triumphed...
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premier titles in a row, winning from two Americans, Steve Baker and PatHennen. The season was marred by numerous fatal accidents, including a terrible...
and Silverstone was the chosen venue. It took place on 14 August, with PatHennen riding a Suzuki RG500 to victory from Steve Baker (Yamaha). The International...
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1971–1984 1975 500cc Isle of Man TT 1977 250cc Swedish Grand Prix USA PatHennen 3 1976–1978 1976 500cc Finnish Grand Prix 1978 500cc Spanish Grand Prix...
American team was to consist of Dave Aldana, Steve Baker, Randy Cleek, Pat Evans, PatHennen, Ron Pierce, Kenny Roberts, Gary Scott and Dave Emde as reserve...
1976 Race of the Year Steve Baker 750cc Yamaha 1977 Race of the Year PatHennen 653cc Suzuki 1978 Race of the Year Barry Sheene 500cc Suzuki 1979 Race...
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newly-released, water-cooled Kawasaki KR750 to victory over Grand Prix-winner, PatHennen. Hansford returned to the Daytona 200 in 1977, where despite the domination...
to compete in the 500cc class. On July 3, 1977, almost one year after PatHennen won the 1976 Finnish Grand Prix to become the first American rider to...
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position Rider Barry Sheene Time 1:32.990 Fastest lap Rider Steve Parrish Time 1:34.270 Podium First PatHennen Second Steve Baker Third Teuvo Länsivuori...
1976 Race of the Year Steve Baker 750cc Yamaha 1977 Race of the Year PatHennen 653cc Suzuki 1978 Race of the Year Barry Sheene 500cc Suzuki 1979 Race...
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