Dave Chadwick (24 September 1930–15 May 1960) was a
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motorcycle road racer
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. His best season was in
1958
Events
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when he finished in fourth place in the 350cc world championship, and fifth in the 125cc world championship. Chadwick was killed in 1960 while competing in the
Mettet
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International Road Races in Belgium.
Dave Chadwick career profile at Motorsport Memorial
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Motorcycle Grand Prix results
Points system from 1950 to 1968:
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) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)
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1930 births
1960 deaths
Sportspeople from Manchester
British motorcycle racers
125cc World Championship riders
250cc World Championship riders
350cc World Championship riders
500cc World Championship riders
Isle of Man TT riders
Motorcycle racers who died while racing
Sport deaths in Belgium
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