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The 1972 Isle of Man TT marked a real turning point in the history of the races with some of the top stars vowing that they would not return to the Island to compete, following the death of Gilberto Parlotti in the 125cc race.
In the 350cc Junior race Phil Read had joined Agostini in the MV team, but dropped out on the second lap with gearbox trouble as the Italian overwhelmed his rivals once again. Tony Rutter, another name for the future, produced his first 100 mph lap to pip Mick Grant, who ran out of petrol on the line, for second place.
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The 1972 Isle of Man TT marked a real turning point in the history of the races with some of the top stars vowing that they would not return to the Island to compete, following the death of Gilberto Parlotti in the 125cc race.
In the 350cc Junior race Phil Read had joined Agostini in the MV team, but dropped out on the second lap with gearbox trouble as the Italian overwhelmed his rivals once again. Tony Rutter, another name for the future, produced his first 100 mph lap to pip Mick Grant, who ran out of petrol on the line, for second place.
shop.iomtt.com/prd1990N/Yamaha-s-1972-Grand-Prix-Season-DVD
