About Gregg Hansford
Gregory John "Gregg" Hansford was an Australian professional motorcycle and touring car racer. He competed in the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championships from 1978 to 1981 and in Australian touring car championships from 1982 to 1994. Hansford was a two-time vice-champion in the 250cc road racing world championships. With 10 Grand Prix victories to his credit, he is ranked fourth for the most Grand Prix wins by an Australian behind Mick Doohan, Casey Stoner (38) and Wayne Gardner (18). In his world championship debut at the 1978 Venezuelan Grand Prix, Hansford suffered a poor start in the 350cc race and was outside of the top twenty after the first lap. As Hansford had withdrawn from the previous Grand Prix in Venezuela without a result, Spanish race organizers claimed to have no record of Hansford's previous 250cc class experience. He became known for his mastery of the Lakeside International Raceway, his home circuit near Brisbane. The victory marked the first of six Australian motorcycle road racing National Championships in different classes that he won during his motorcycle racing career.
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