| Double world motorcycling champion Barry Sheene attracted a whole new audience to the sport during his 1970s heyday. |
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| Motorcycle great Barry Sheene will lead a parade of legendary riders in North Yorkshire this weekend. |
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| Born in London in September 1950, Sheene had motor racing in his blood. |
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| There was no Yamaha factory team at the time, but Sheene was one of six riders receiving support from the factory. |
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| Roberts finished third and Sheene fourth in the final World Championship standings. |
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| The 1978 winner Kenny Roberts and the pair of works Suzuki riders, Barry Sheene and Wil Hartog broke away from the rest of the field. |
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| In later years, Sheene became involved in historic motorcycle racing, often returning to England to race at Donington Park. |
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| In July 2002, at the age of 51, Sheene was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus and stomach. |
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| Sheene is survived by his wife Stephanie and two children, Sidonie and Freddie. |
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| She left her first husband for Sheene and after she had divorced, the couple married in 1984, having a son and a daughter. |
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| Before entering road racing Sheene found work as a messenger and delivery driver. |
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| For 1972 Sheene was signed by Yamaha to ride a works Yamaha YZ635 for the 250 cc World Championship under the French importer Sonauto's banner. |
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| For the 2003 season, V8 Supercars introduced a medal in honour of Sheene, the Barry Sheene Medal, for the 'best and fairest' driver of the season. |
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| Ironically, Sheene and Roberts battled all season and let Suzuki riders Marco Lucchinelli of Italy and American Randy Mamola beat them for the top two spots. |
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| For 1974 Suzuki introduced the RG500 which Sheene rode to a second, third and a fourth scoring 30 points and finishing sixth in the World Championship. |
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