Barry Smith (motorcyclist)

Barry Smith (born 8 March 1940) is an Australian former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.

[2] By 1959, his family had emigrated to Australia and Smith began motorcycle racing against Australian riders such as Kel Carruthers and Tom Phillis.

[2] The need for more competition led Smith back to Europe where he competed in the Grand Prix world championships from 1963 to 1981.

[1] He also won the 1968 Isle of Man 50cc Ultra-Lightweight TT, achieving the first Grand Prix win for Spanish manufacturer Derbi.

[3] Smith won three consecutive victories in the Formula III Class at the Isle of Man TT from 1979 to 1981.

Barry Smith (3) pursues Jan de Vries (22) during the 1969 50cc Dutch TT.