Simon Sandys-Winsch

Who was Simon Sandys-Winsch?

Simon E. Sandys-Winsch was an English professional motorcycle racer, who became the 48th person to be killed on the Snaefell Mountain Course, dying in the 1954 Isle of Man TT, on 18 June, after crashing at the Highlander on the first lap of the Senior TT. He came from Brundell, Norfolk, and in 1947 he started a long serving term with the RAF. While he was stationed in Germany he became a well known competitor in Continental meetings and finished 5th in the 1951 Junior Dutch Tourist Trophy at Assen.

Sandys-Winsch also came joint 16th in the 1951 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season with two points, he competed in the 350cc section.