Barry Sheene

Quick Facts

Full Name	Barry Sheene
Occupation	Motorcycle Racer
Date Of Birth	Sep 11, 1950(1950-09-11)
Age	74
Date Of Death	2003-03-10
Birthplace	London
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Virgo

Barry Sheene Biography

Barry Sheene is one of the most popular and richest Motorcycle Racer who was born on September 11, 1950 in London, England, United Kingdom. British motorcyclist who took home 500cc in the Swedish Grand Prix in 1981.

He was mentioned by the He was referenced in the Eric Idle song “Mr. Sheene.” song “Mr. Sheene.”

Barry Steven Frank Sheene MBE (11 September 1950 – 10 March 2003) was a British professional motorcycle racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing and was a two-time world champion, winning consecutive 500cc titles in 1976 and 1977.

Sheene was born off the Gray’s Inn Road, London, the second child of parents Frank, who had been resident engineer at the Royal College of Surgeons, and was himself a former competitive rider who retired in 1956 and an experienced motorcycle mechanic. and Iris. He grew up in Queen Square, Holborn, London. Before entering road racing Sheene found work as a messenger and delivery driver.

His wife was Stephanie McLean.

Barry Sheene Net Worth

Barry Sheene is one of the richest Motorcycle Racer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Barry Sheene 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born within Queen’s Square, London, where his father was an engineer.

He was in the low-budget production Space Riders.

Sheene was known for being outspoken in his criticism of what he considered to be dangerous race tracks, most notably the Isle of Man TT course, which he considered too dangerous for world championship competition. He was a colourful, exuberant character who used his good looks, grin and London accent to good effect in self-promotion, and combined with an interest in business was one of the first riders to make a lot of money from endorsements. He is credited with boosting the appeal of motorcycle racing into the realm of the mass marketing media. He also tried his hand as a TV show host, including the ITV series Just Amazing!, where he interviewed people who had, through accident or design, achieved feats of daring and survival (including the former RAF air gunner, Nicholas Alkemade, who survived a fall of 18,000 feet without a parachute from a blazing Avro Lancaster bomber over Germany in March 1944). Sheene and his wife Stephanie also starred in the low-budget film Space Riders.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Barry Sheene height Not available right now. Barry weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Barry Sheene Dating?

According to our records, Barry Sheene married to Stephanie McLean. As of December 1, 2023, Barry Sheene’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Barry Sheene. You may help us to build the dating records for Barry Sheene!

For the 1972 season, Sheene was signed by Yamaha to ride a factory-supported Yamaha YZ635 for the 250cc World Championship under the French Yamaha importer Sonauto’s banner. There was no Yamaha factory team at the time, but Sheene was one of six riders receiving support from the factory. However, at the third round in Austria, after losing a sprint to the finish line to the Australian John Dodds for third place, he voiced his displeasure to team management about the performance of the bike. The next Grand Prix was the Grand Prix of Nations at Imola at the end of May, but Sheene crashed in practice and broke his collarbone, preventing him from taking part in the race, and in the Isle of Man TT as well (which was the fifth Grand Prix of 1972). Unfortunately for him, the next seven races of the world championship were all taking place in close succession in June and July and Barry would not be fit to take part in them.

Facts & Trivia

Barry Ranked on the list of most popular Motorcycle Racer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Barry Sheene celebrates birthday on September 11 of every year.

In 1975 while on crutches, Sheene met fashion-model-turned-glamour-model Stephanie McLean, who was Penthouse Pet of the Month for April 1970 and Pet of the Year in 1971, while they were working together on a photoshoot for Chrysler. She left her first husband for Sheene and after she had divorced, the couple married in 1984, having a son and a daughter.

Top Facts about Barry Sheene

1. Barry Sheene was a British motorcycle racer who competed in the 1970s.
2. He won two consecutive 500cc World Championships in 1976 and 1977.
3. Sheene is known for his charismatic personality and flamboyant racing style.
4. He survived several serious crashes throughout his career, including one in 1982 that almost ended his life.
5. Sheene retired from professional racing in 1984 but remained involved in motorsports as a commentator and team manager.
6. He passed away at the age of 52 due to cancer in 2003.
7. Sheene’s legacy continues to inspire future generations of motorcycle racers.
8. His iconic number “7” is often associated with him and still holds significance today.
9. Sheene was posthumously awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to motorsport.
10. His autobiography, “Barry: The Story of Motorcycling Legend Barry Sheene,” remains popular among fans worldwide.

What happened Barry Sheene?

Former two-time English world 500cc motorcycle champion Barry Sheene has died after losing his battle with throat cancer. Sheene passed away in a Gold Coast hospital on Monday afternoon. He was 52. He is survived by his wife Stephanie and two children, Sidonie, 18, and Freddie, 14.

How many broken bones did Barry Sheene have?

Sheene’s high-speed crashes during his racing days were legendary. In 1975, a blown rear tyre caused him to crash at 175 mph during practice for the Daytona 200 in Florida, shattering his left leg, smashing a thigh, breaking six ribs , fracturing a wrist, and wrecking his collar-bone.

Is Barry Sheene death?

March 10, 2003

Why did Barry Sheene have a duck on his helmet?

He was already sporting the “Donald Duck” helmet design that he was to make famous – chosen precisely because it would make people take notice. Later he’d drill a hole in the chin piece so he could smoke on the grid.

Who is the most successful British motorcycle racer?

Shane Byrne. Officially the best British Superbike rider of all time. Shane Byrne has notched a record four British Superbike championships, winning his first back in 2003. He narrowly missed out on a fifth when he lost in the final race of the year to a storming Alex Lowes in 2013.