Freddie Dixon Collection

The Banking Sidecar
Freddie Dixon and Walter Denny display their 1923 Sidecar TT-winning Douglas and banking sidecar, designed by Dixon. The levers by the sidecar raises and lowers the wheel axle

Bray Hill - in reverse
Ferrddie Dixon (Riley) is about to turn right and climb Bray Hill in the 1934 Mannin Moar race. Dixon was the only person to win races on two, three and four wheels on the Island

1923 Sidecar TT
Freddie Dixon (Douglas) rounds Ramsey Hairpin on his winning way. Passenger Walter Denny, who remained seated the whole race, can be seen pushing the banking lever forward to lower the sidecar

Freddie Dixon Indian 1922 Senior TT
Freddie Dixon (Indian) 1922 Senior TT

Freddie Dixon - 2, 3 and four-wheel TT winner
Freddie Dixon was an unconventional mechanical genius. He designed and built the banking Douglas sidecar on which he won the 1923 Sidecar TT

1921 Senior TT
Jack Watson-Bourne (sv Triumph) checks back as he senses a fast-approaching Freddie Dixon on an Indian single through the Laurel Bank section. Dixon finished second, Watson-Bourne fifth

All-rounder Freddie Dixon
Unconventional Freddie Dixon; no goggles, a screen will suffice. Footboards instead of footrests. But no one else has won races on two, three and four wheels on the Island

Freddie Dixon - the wayward genius
A rapt audience watches Freddie Dixon round Governors Bridge on his single Indian in the 1922 Senior. Dixon always rode without goggles and favoured footboards instead of footpegs

Riley Racing Six of Freddie Dixon competing in the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935
Riley Racing six 2-litre cc. Event Entry No: 58. Driver: Dixon, F.W. Place: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

Freddie Dixons Riley Red Mongrel Special leading RJ Mundays Munday Special, Brooklands, 1933
Riley Red Mongrel special 1089 cc. Event Entry No: 3. Driver: Dixon, F.W. Finished: 2nd. Centre: Munday Special 4310 cc. Event Entry No: 4. Driver: Munday, R.J. Place: Brooklands Byfleet banking

John Cobbs 24 litre Napier Railton on Byfleet Banking, BARC meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1933
Napier Railton 23970 cc. Entry No: 1. Driver: Cobb, J.R. Background: Bugatti Type 54 4975 cc. Entry No: 2. Driver: Don, K. Background: Riley 1089 cc. Entry No: 10. Driver: Dixon, F

Freddie Dixon (Riley) at Brooklands, 1937. Frederick William Dixon (1892-1956). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

Fred Dixon, English motorcycle racer, 1935
Freddie Dixon (1892-1956), English motorcycle racer. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

HRD, FW Dixon during 1927 Isle of Man Junior TT race, Ramsey Parliament Square

FW Dixon on HRD motorbike 1927

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Freddie Dixon: The Wayward Genius of Motorsports Freddie Dixon, a name synonymous with speed and innovation in the world of motorsports. With his daring exploits and unparalleled skills, he left an indelible mark on racing history. In 1923, at the Sidecar TT, Dixon showcased his mastery by conquering the treacherous track with finesse. Known for his expertise in sidecar racing, he maneuvered through every twist and turn flawlessly. The Banking Sidecar became his trusted companion as they conquered one challenge after another. But it wasn't just sidecars that fascinated Freddie Dixon; he was a force to be reckoned with in various categories. In the Indian 1922 Senior TT race, he proved himself once again as a versatile racer who could excel on any machine. Bray Hill - in reverse - presented yet another opportunity for Dixon to showcase his exceptional talent. As he tackled this iconic course from an unconventional angle, spectators were left awestruck by his audacity and skill. Dixon's triumphs extended beyond two wheels; he also excelled in four-wheel competitions. His remarkable performances earned him accolades as a multiple-time winner at the TT races – truly establishing himself as an all-rounder. The year 1921 witnessed Freddie Dixon's brilliance shine brightly during the Senior TT event. It was here that fans witnessed firsthand why he was regarded as one of the greatest racers of his time. An enigmatic figure both on and off-track, Freddie Dixon possessed a unique blend of genius and unpredictability. His Riley Racing Six dominated at Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb in Worcestershire during 1935 – leaving competitors trailing behind in awe-struck admiration. In 1933 at Brooklands circuit, we saw more evidence of Freddie's prowess when his Riley Red Mongrel Special took charge against RJ Munday's formidable Munday Special. This thrilling duel showcased Dixon's relentless pursuit of victory.