A bronze figure stands here. This is the Steve Hislop Memorial Statue. It honors the legendary motorcycle racer.
The Steve Hislop Memorial Statue was unveiled on June 5 2005. Geoff Duke OBE did the honors. The sculptor was David Annand. The statue is located in Onchan on the Isle of Man. It is a bronze statue that stands in situ.
This statue commemorates Steve Hislop’s remarkable career. He was born in Hawick Scotland in 1962. Steve Hislop tragically died in a helicopter accident in 2003. He was only 41.
Steve Hislop was a Scottish motorcycle racer. He achieved eleven wins at the Isle of Man TT. He also secured the British 250cc Championship in 1990. Twice he lifted the British Superbike Championship. These wins were in 1995 and 2002.
Before the Steve Hislop Memorial Statue was erected Steve Hislop lived in Onchan. He was known for his speed and stylish riding. Rivals and fans admired him.
The Steve Hislop Memorial Statue features inscriptions. The plinth reads STEVE HISLOP 1962-2003. A slab below states that Geoff Duke OBE unveiled the statue on June 5 2005.
The statue includes the Scottish thistle. It also features the Manx triskelion. These symbols represent Hislop’s Scottish heritage and his connection to the Isle of Man.
Two sandstone plaques stand behind the Steve Hislop Memorial Statue. One plaque details his early life in Scotland. It mentions his move to Onchan. It also speaks of his tragic death. The other plaque lists his TT victories from 1987 to 1994. It also lists other major victories from 1987 to 2002.
Steve Hislop’s achievements are many. In 1992 he won the Senior TT. Many consider this one of the best races in TT history. Riding a Norton 588 he battled Carl Fogarty. Hislop secured a narrow victory on the final lap.
In 2002 Hislop achieved something remarkable. He lapped Donington Park faster on a superbike. He was faster than the quickest Moto GP machine.
The Steve Hislop Memorial Statue serves as a tribute. It is a tribute to his skill and legacy. It reminds us of his impact on motorcycle racing.
The statue was paid for by public subscription. This shows the high regard people had for him. The Steve Hislop Memorial Statue is accessible at all times. It allows fans to pay their respects. It also allows people to remember a true sporting hero.