Derek Woodman was a British former

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. His best season was in when he rode an MZ to finish the year in third place in the 125cc world championship, behind Hugh Anderson and Frank Perris.Derek Woodman biography in Thai English Language paper
/ref> In 1964, he teamed with Brian Setchell to win the

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endurance race.

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Derek Woodman Isle of Man TT results at iomtt.com

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