Derek Minter

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Derek Minter
Nationality Flag of the United Kingdom British

Grand Prix motorcycle racing career
Active years 1957 - 1960, 1962 - 1965, 1967
Teams Honda
Grands Prix 25
Championships 0
Wins 1
Podium finishes    8
Career points 82
Pole positions N/A
Fastest laps N/A
First Grand Prix 1957 500cc Belgian Grand Prix
First win 1962 Isle of Man 250cc Lightweight TT
Last win 1962 Isle of Man 250cc Lightweight TT
Last Grand Prix 1967 500cc Belgian Grand Prix


Derek Minter (born April 27, 1932) was a British former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best season was in 1958 when he finished the year in fifth place in the 500cc world championship. In 1960, Minter won the North West 200 race in Northern Ireland. In 1962, he won the Isle of Man 250cc Lightweight TT