Ken Blake car part sculpture - Strathalbyn SA
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bucketeer
S 35° 15.255 E 138° 53.545
54H E 308261 N 6096724
Amazing sculpture I spotted while driving through town from a block away and came back for a closer look.
Waymark Code: WM11BC8
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 09/21/2019
Views: 6
This sculpture celebrates the life and achievements of Ken Blake, an Australian motorcycling icon.
Blake grew up in Strathalbyn. He started racing a 1964 Triumph in 1966 and went on to conquer the greats in his chosen sport, winning 11 national championships.
Tragically, Ken Blake died in 1981 after crashing his Yamaha TZ350 motorcycle during the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race.
The sculpture depicts Blake and a Suzuki RG500. He famously won the 1976 Australian 500 Tourist Trophy on this model motorcycle, defeating 15-time World Champion, Giacomo Agostini in a thrilling race.
Physical Address:
Corner of High St & Grey St
Strathalbyn, SA Australia
Web Address: Not listed
Business Name: Not listed
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