1933 Isle of Man TT
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The 1933 Isle of Man TT saw a double victory for Stanley Woods, who won the Junior TT Race at an average speed of 78.08 mph (125.66 km/h), heading a top three place finish for riders from the Norton marque, followed by Tim Hunt and Jimmie Guthrie.
The 1933 Lightweight TT Race was not contested by Norton and the winner was Syd Gleave riding an Excelsior motor-cycle at an average speed of 71.59 mph (115.21 km/h). Teammate Frank Longman, the winner of the 1928 Lightweight TT Race, crashed at Glentramman Corner during the same race and died later of his injuries in hospital.
The 1933 Senior TT Race gave Stanley Woods another Junior/Senior double win. The seven-lap (264.11 mile) race was completed in 3 hours, 15 minutes and 35 seconds at an average race speed of 81.04 mph (130.42 km/h) and the works Norton's taking the first four places along with Jimmie Simpson, Tim Hunt and Jimmie Guthrie.
7 laps (264.11 miles) Mountain Course.
| Rank | Rider | Team | Speed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic of Ireland Stanley Woods | Norton | 81.04 mph (130.42 km/h) | 3.15.35.0 |
| 2 | United Kingdom Jimmie Simpson | Norton | 80.41 | 3:17.07.0 |
| 3 | United Kingdom Tim Hunt | Norton | 80.16 | 3:17.43.0 |
| 4 | United Kingdom Jimmie Guthrie | Norton | 79.49 | 3:19.24.0 |
| 5 | United Kingdom Ernie Nott | Rudge | 77.91 | 3:23.27.0 |
| 6 | United Kingdom Alec Mitchell | Velocette | 76.14 | 3:28.10.0 |
| 7 | United Kingdom John G. Duncan | Cotton | 75.64 | 3:29.33.0 |
| 8 | United Kingdom Ginger Wood | Jawa | 75.39 | 3:30.15.0 |
| 9 | Republic of Ireland Henry Tyrell-Smith | Rudge | 75.34 | 3:30.22.0 |
| 10 | United Kingdom Jack Williams | Norton | 74.58 | 3:32.32.0 |
7 laps (264.11 miles) Mountain Course.
| Rank | Rider | Team | Speed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic of Ireland Stanley Woods | Norton | 78.08 mph (125.66 km/h) | 3.23.00.0 |
| 2 | United Kingdom Tim Hunt | Norton | 78.03 | 3:23.07.0 |
| 3 | United Kingdom Jimmie Guthrie | Norton | 76.59 | 3:26.56.0 |
| 4 | United Kingdom Alec Mitchell | Velocette | 75.91 | 3:28.48.0 |
| 5 | Republic of Ireland Henry Tyrell-Smith | Velocette | 75.46 | 3:30.02.0 |
| 6 | United Kingdom Gilbert Emery | Velocette | 75.41 | 3:30.11.0 |
| 7 | United Kingdom Wal Handley | Velocette | 74.98 | 3:32.23.0 |
| 8 | United Kingdom Harold Newman | Velocette | 73.23 | 3:36.25.0 |
| 9 | United Kingdom Don Hall | Velocette | 73.23 | 3:36.25.0 |
| 10 | United Kingdom Ernie Thomas | Velocette | 72.82 | 3:37.05.0 |
Lightweight TT (250cc)
[edit ]7 laps (264.11 miles) Mountain Course.
| Rank | Rider | Team | Speed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom Sid Gleave | Excelsior | 71.59 mph (115.21 km/h) | 3.41.23.0 |
| 2 | United Kingdom Charlie Dodson | New Imperial | 70.85 | 3:43.43.0 |
| 3 | Republic of Ireland Charles Manders | Rudge | 69.17 | 3:49.08.0 |
| 4 | United Kingdom Leo Davenport | New Imperial | 69.01 | 3:49.40.0 |
| 5 | United Kingdom Syd Crabtree | Excelsior | 68.45 | 3:51.33.0 |
| 6 | Italy Mario Ghersi | Moto Guzzi | 69.09 | 3:52.46.0 |
| 7 | United Kingdom Ted Mellors | New Imperial | 67.08 | 3:53.47.0 |
| 8 | United Kingdom Les Martin | Rudge | 66.82 | 3:53.49.0 |
| 9 | United Kingdom Colin Taylor | OK-Supreme | 66.41 | 3:58.45.0 |
| 10 | United Kingdom Jock Fairweather | Cotton | 66.39 | 3:58.49.0 |
