John Newbold
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| John Newbold | |
| Nationality |  British |
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| Grand Prix motorcycle racing career | |
| Active years | 1974 - 1980 |
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| Grands Prix | 15 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Podium finishes | 2 |
| Career points | 72 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 1 |
| First Grand Prix | 1974 350cc Dutch TT |
| First win | 1976 500cc Czechoslovakian Grand Prix |
| Last win | 1976 500cc Czechoslovakian Grand Prix |
| Last Grand Prix | 1980 500cc British Grand Prix |
John Newbold (December 14, 1952 in Jacksdale - May 15, 1982 in Coleraine) was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best season was in 1976 when he finished in fifth place in the 500cc world championship riding a Suzuki motorcycle. Newbold won his only world championship race in 1976 at the 500cc Czechoslovakian Grand Prix. He won the 1978 North West 200 race in Northern Ireland. Newbold died after crashing at the 1982 North West 200.
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