By * 36 years ago, Kevin Schwantz became America’s first and to this day only American victor.
* Ron Haslam claimed his first of six Guia Circuit wins in 1981.
* BMW’s Macau Motorcycle GP wins total expanded last year to five.
* There has been to date, thirty different event winners.
* In race conditions, just one rider has dipped below the 2 minutes 24 seconds barrier, outright lap record holder, Stuart Easton.
* Thirteen years ago, TT wins record holder Michael Dunlop, undertook his sole Guia Circuit venture.
* 1969 race Champion, the versatile John MacDonald, born in England, represented Hong Kong. He holds the record for most four-wheel race successes.
* The only multiple podium finisher thus far of the 2020’s is David Datzer, second in 2022, third in 2023.
* Riders using Pirelli tyres won the races of 2008 through to 2012.
* No rider for this year’s event is carrying the number one plate. Winner last year, Peter Hickman holds the 88-plate.
Photo credit: Kelvin Wong
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
