Tags: Motorcycle Rider, Motorsport Racer.
For the Australian rules footballer see Phil Read.Phillip William Read (born 1 January 1939 in Luton England) is an English former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer nicknamed The Prince of Speed. Although he would often be overshadowed by his contemporary Mike Hailwood he would become the first man to win world championships in the 125cc 250cc and 500cc classes.