Les Kenny
NationalityAustralian
BornLeslie Frederick Kenny
1946
Died12 June 1976(1976-06-12) (aged 29–30)
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1975 - 1976
First race1975 350cc German Grand Prix
Last race1976 Isle of Man TT
Championships0
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
2 0 0 0 0 3

Leslie Frederick Kenny (1946 – 12 June 1976) was an Australian professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.[1][2]

Kenny rose to prominence in Australian road racing between 1972 and 1976.[3] He had his most successful season in 1975 when he finished the season in 52nd place in the 500cc world championship.[4] He was killed in an accident during the 1976 Isle of Man TT.[5]

References

  1. "Les Kenny MotoGP statistics". MotoGP.com. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  2. "Les Kenny Isle of Man TT statistics". iomtt.com. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  3. "Les Kenny profile". tz350.net. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  4. "Les Kenny • Career & Character Info". Motorsport Database – Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  5. "Les Kenny at Motorsport Memorial". motorsportmemorial.org. Retrieved 29 December 2021.


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