Hugh Anderson Becomes MotoGP Legend
Hugh Anderson has officially become a MotoGP Legend, following a special ceremony in his home country of New Zealand that saw the four-time world champion inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame.
MotoGP race director Mike Webb and road reporter Simon Crafar led the proceedings for their countryman at the Hampton Downs Circuit, attended by more than 100 NZ riders, friends and members of the Club. Hamilton Motor Club to congratulate Anderson.
Hugh Anderson
“I am extremely grateful to Dorna for making me a MotoGP Legend. It’s been an honor for my career and World Championship to be recognized in the Hall of Fame, and I want to thank Dorna and Carmelo, and all of my family, friends, and supporters for the honor. as well as their support over the years. I am also very grateful that this ceremony was held in New Zealand, it is a very special day. “
Anderson made his first GP appearance in the 500 cc and 350 cc classes in 1960, rose to the podium in the 350 cc class, and after being crowned in the 250 cc class in 1961, he added the 125 cc and 50 cc divisions to his CV. in 1962, becoming the race winner in both.
In 1963, the New Zealander competed in the 125 cc and 50 cc world championships, and he became champion in both in the same year. He went on to hold the 50 cc crown in 1964 to win the title in a row and finished third in the fight for the 125 cc title, once again showing serious speed. In 1965, he regained the 125 cc crown and finished third in the 50 cc category.
Anderson retired in 1966 after winning an impressive 25 Grand Prix wins and four titles in just six years, and is now recognized as a MotoGP Legend.
Carmelo Ezpeleta – CEO of Dorna
“We are delighted to be able to deliver this message. Unfortunately we couldn’t be together, but as you know, we are honored to nominate you as a MotoGP Legend and see you become part of the MotoGP Hall of Fame. I miss you racing in the Championship, because I’m old enough to remember that too! It has been a great pleasure for us, and I hope to see you soon and see you with us as much as possible. Today, we celebrate your achievement as we also bid farewell to another Legend, Phil Read, and we will always cherish the riders whose careers paved the way for our sport to become what it is. like nowadays. “
Anderson joins a long list of great players who have been made MotoGP Legends including Valentino Rossi, Giacomo Agostini, Mick Doohan, Geoff Duke, Wayne Gardner, Mike Hailwood, Daijiro Kato, Eddie Lawson, Anton Mang, Angel Nieto, Wayne Rainey, Phil Read, Jim Redman, Kenny Roberts, Kenny Roberts Jr, Jarno Saarinen, Kevin Schwantz, Barry Sheene, Marco Simoncelli, Freddie Spencer, Casey Stoner, John Sur Commissar, Carlo Ubbiali, Alex Crivillé, Franco Uncini, Marco Lucchinelli, Randy Mamola, Kork Ballington, Dani Pedrosa, Stefan Dörflinger, Jorge Martinez, Jorge Lorenzo, Max Biaggi, Luigi Taveri and the late, Nicky Hayden.
