Tommy Robb, Isle of Man TT and Ulster GP Victor, Passes Away at 90

Tommy Robb, a former victor of the Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix races and a competitor in world championship grand prix events, has passed away at 90 years old. The Northern Irish motorcycle road racer became a member of the Honda factory racing team in 1962. That same year, he secured his initial world championship victory in the 250cc category at the Ulster Grand Prix. Subsequently, he achieved two additional wins at the first-ever Japanese Grand Prix held in Tokyo. Robb was notable as one of the initial non-Japanese riders recruited by the ‘works’ Honda team. He experienced his most significant achievements while associated with this manufacturer, notably securing a second-place finish behind his team-mate, Jim Redman, in the 1962 350cc world championship. He triumphed in the Lightweight 125cc TT at the Isle of Man TT in 1973, riding a Yamaha motorcycle. Furthermore, he was a five-time victor at the North West 200 road races. In a Facebook post, the Robb family communicated their sorrow, stating it was “with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather and of course everyone’s racing hero Tommy Robb”. The family’s message continued, “Thank you for all you did for us as a family and all the years of memories not only with us but that you have given across the world of racing with all the fabulous stories told.”