Leslie Frederick Kenny (1946 – 12 June 1976) was an Australian professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.[1][2]

Les Kenny
NationalityAustralian
BornLeslie Frederick Kenny
1946
Died12 June 1976(1976-06-12) (aged 29–30)
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1975 - 1976
First race1975 350cc German Grand Prix
Last race1976 Isle of Man TT
Championships0
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
2 0 0 0 0 3

Kenny rose to prominence in Australian road racing between 1972 and 1976.[3] He had his most successful season in 1975 when he finished the season in 52nd place in the 500cc world championship.[4] He was killed in an accident during the 1976 Isle of Man TT.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Les Kenny MotoGP statistics". MotoGP.com. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Les Kenny Isle of Man TT statistics". iomtt.com. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Les Kenny profile". tz350.net. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Les Kenny • Career & Character Info". Motorsport Database – Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Les Kenny at Motorsport Memorial". motorsportmemorial.org. Retrieved 29 December 2021.