Steven J. Henshaw (2 April 1954 – 7 June 1989) was an English professional motorcycle racer and working motorcycle mechanic.

Biography Born in Nottingham, East Midlands, Henshaw began racing at the nearby club circuit at Darley Moor in Derbyshire, progressing to circuits like Mallory Park and twice winning the Scarborough Gold Cup held at the Oliver's Mount race circuit.

Henshaw's road racing career included racing on both street circuits and race circuits. His road race entries included a total of 23 appearances at the Isle of Man TT from 1981 to 1989. He made one appearance in the Grand Prix world championships finishing in 17th place at the 1983 British Grand Prix.

Henshaw also made appearances in motor-racing films Silver Dream Racer and Space Riders.Motorsport Memorial - Steve Heshaw

Henshaw died after an accident at Quarry Bends during the 1989 Isle of Man TT races. When trying to avoid fallen James Whitham, Henshaw and Mike Seward touched trying to avoid the debris, and Henshaw was killed instantly in the crash.Henshaw was 150th victim on Isle of Man Nottingham Post, 15 June 2013, Retrieved 2015-03-04

Personal life Henshaw was married to Val.England and Wales marriages Stephen J Henshaw Retrieved 2015-03-04England and Wales marriages Retrieved 2015-03-04

Legacy The popular Henshaw has a Trophy named in his honour at the Gold Cup races held at Oliver's Mount,Motor Cycle News 12 September 1990, pp.20-21 Scarborough Gold Cup road race report. Gold scoop for Jefferies. "Yorkshire bike dealer Nick Jefferies receives the Scarborough Gold Cup from Val Henshaw, widow of Steve Henshaw". Accessed and added 2015-03-04 a road-based circuit through parkland near the Yorkshire east coast holiday resort of Scarborough.Motor Cycle News 12 September 1990, pp.20-21 Scarborough Gold Cup road race report. "Hot stuff in the Scarborough sun as Dave Savile leads Eddy Wright into one of the tight hairpins that are a feature of the Scarborough parkland circuit". Accessed and added 2015-03-04

See also List of Snaefell Mountain Course fatalities

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