Story: Southland region

Burt Munro

Burt Munro

Southlander Burt Munro (1899–1978) achieved fame for his record-setting times on Indian motorcycles, which he raced in New Zealand throughout his life and in the United States in the 1960s.

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David Grant, 'Southland region - Sport and recreation', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/20146/burt-munro (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by David Grant, updated 1 May 2015