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Guinness World Records: Oldest competitive motorcycle racer (male)

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

The oldest competitive motorcycle racer (male) is Leslie Harris (New Zealand, b. 26 February 1925), who was 97 years and 344 days old when he competed in the Pukekohe 43rd Classic Festival, in Auckland, New Zealand, on 5 February 2023.

Les most recently raced at the Pukekohe 43rd Classic Festival, competing against his eldest son and his granddaughter.

Oldest competitive motorcycle racer (male). Photo: Guinness World Records

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Shyleen Choruma

Shyleen is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. she is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen kickstarted her career as a Public Relation Communicator, she has a passion for books and telling jokes.