Derek Woodman was a British former

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road racer. His best season was in when he rode an MZ to finish the year in third place in the 125cc world championship, behind Hugh Anderson and

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.Derek Woodman biography in Thai English Language paper
/ref> In 1964, he teamed with Brian Setchell to win the

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endurance race.

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Derek Woodman Isle of Man TT results at iomtt.com

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