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Robin Fitton

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Edwin Robin Fitton
NationalityBritish
Born1928
Died02 May 1970 (aged 41–42)
Adenau, West Germany
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1964 - 1965, 1967 - 1969
First race1964 500cc Ulster Grand Prix
Last race1969 500cc Ulster Grand Prix
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
9 0 1 0 0 37

Edwin Robin Fitton (1928 in Leeds – 2 May 1970 in Adenau ) was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Leeds, West Yorkshire.[1] His best season was in 1968 when he finished the year in fourth place in the 500cc world championship.[2]

Fitton was killed at the Nürburgring during practice for the 1970 West German Grand Prix.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Hewitt, Sam (31 May 2019). "Men Who Mattered: Rob Fitton". Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  2. ^ Robin Fitton career statistics at MotoGP.com
  3. ^ "Carruthers and Agostini Capture Motorcycle Races". NY Times. 4 May 1970. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. ^ Robin Fitton career profile at Motorsport Memorial