Bill Doran (motorcyclist)
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| Bill Doran | |
| Nationality |  British |
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| Grand Prix motorcycle racing career | |
| Active years | 1949, 1951 - 1953 |
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| Grands Prix | 21 |
| Championships | |
| Wins | 2 |
| Podium finishes | 8 |
| Career points | 75 |
| Pole positions | N/A |
| Fastest laps | N/A |
| First Grand Prix | 1949 350cc Swiss Grand Prix |
| First win | 1949 500cc Belgian Grand Prix |
| Last win | 1951 350cc Dutch TT |
| Last Grand Prix | 1953 350cc Dutch TT |
William Doran (born November 12, 1916) was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best season was in 1951 when he won the Dutch TT and finished the year second to Geoff Duke in the 350cc world championship. Doran won two Grand Prix races during his career. A section of the Isle of Man TT course was named Doran's Bend in his honor.
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