The Steve Hislop Memorial
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The Steve Hislop Memorial
Image: © Mark Hope Taken: 11 Mar 2009
Located in Wilton Park Hawick The inscription reads: Steve Hislop 11 January 1962 - 30 July 2003 Born in the Scottish Border town of Hawick, and raised at Southdean, Steve began his working and racing career in nearby Denholm,but latterly he lived Onchan on the Isle of Man. One of the fastest and most stylish riders of his generation, he was respected and admired by his rivals and legions of fans. Tragically, at the age of 41 years, Steve was killed in a helicopter accident at Carlenrig, Teviothead, near his former home town. At the time he was the reigning British Superbike Champion.
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