Freddie Dixon
Athlete
1892 – 1956
Who was Freddie Dixon?
Frederick William Dixon was an English motorcycle racer and racing car driver. He was the designer of the motorcycle and banking sidecar system. He was also one of the few motorsport competitors to have been successful on two, three and four wheels. He was twice awarded the BRDC Gold Star. Dixon who had the nickname "Flying Freddie" was born at Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham one of eight children of John Dixon 1858- and Martha Dixon 1863-.
After leaving school at the age of thirteen he was employed in a cycle shop but soon moved on to work in a local garage. He acquired his first motorcycle in 1909 and within a year was competing in speed and hill climb events. His first Isle of Man TT race was in 1912 on a "Cleveland Precision" motorcycle but the machine was not up to the challenge.
During World War I Freddie spent four years in the Army Service Corps and finished with the rank of staff sergeant.
After war service he went into business for himself at Park Garage, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough. During this time he gained many placings in the Isle of Man TT races in various categories throughout 1921, 1923, 1924, 1926 and 1927.
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- Born
- Apr 21, 1892
United Kingdom - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Died
- Nov 4, 1956
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on July 23, 2013
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