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About Wayne Gardner
Wayne Gardner developed an early passion for bikes, competing in his first race on a well loved mini bike in 1972. After leaving school, Gardner became an apprentice fitter and turner although this profession was soon discarded in order to pursue his dream.
He went on to become the first Australian to win the prestigious 500cc World Motorcycle Championship. Wayne competed in his first Grand Prix in Holland 1983. By 1985 Wayne had scored the coveted factory Honda ride finishing a credible fourth in the 500cc Championship.
1986 was the year that saw Wayne finish second, the title of World 500cc Motorcycle Championship close enough to touch. In 1987 the nation cheered when Wayne won the title of 500cc World Motorcycle Champion after some of the most spectacular racing ever seen in the series.
He won seven races, with ten pole positions and eight lap records. He was named ABC Sportsman of the Year, awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (OAM) and named the Sport Australia Sportsman of the Year.
A highlight of Wayne’s career was his win at the inaugural Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island in 1989. This race captured the heart of the nation as the titanic battle between four of the worlds top riders resulted in a thrilling victory for Wayne.
Against almost impossible odds, Wayne repeated this victory in 1990, riding with a broken wrist bone as well as a broken fairing which had worked lose. Wayne announced his retirement from Grand Prix racing in 1992, ending his illustrious career with a win in the 1992 British Grand Prix.
His career record includes 18 Grand Prix wins and an unequaled four victories in the Suzuka 8 hour Endurance Event. Wayne then commenced his four wheel racing career in 1993, establishing his own two car team in 1994.
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