Barry Smith (motorcyclist)
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Barry Smith | |
Nationality | Australian |
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Grand Prix motorcycle racing career | |
Active years | 1965 - 1969, 1971, 1979, 1980 - 1981 |
Teams | Derbi |
Grands Prix | 30 |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 4 |
Podium finishes | 10 |
Career points | 174 |
Pole positions | N/A |
Fastest laps | N/A |
First Grand Prix | 1965 Spanish Grand Prix |
First win | 1968 Isle of Man 50cc Ultra-Lightweight TT |
Last win | 1979 125cc Belgian Grand Prix |
Last Grand Prix | 1981 125cc Argentine Grand Prix |
Barry Smith (born May 8, 1940) was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Australia. He competed from 1965 to 1981 in the Grand Prix world championship. His best seasons were in 1968 and 1969 when he finished third in the 50cc world championship. He also won the 1968 Isle of Man 50cc Ultra-Lightweight TT. Smith won four Grand Prix races during his career.