It’s with nice unhappiness that I convey the information that Jack Wooden has handed away in the present day (twenty eighth December). Jack’s early years have been spent in Port St Mary; Isle of Man; the place his mother and father owned a butcher’s store; additionally they owned two extra. After leaving faculty he entered the motor commerce however then needed to work for the household’s enterprise when his brother was conscripted throughout WW2. After his personal nationwide service had a haulage enterprise, however quickly his expertise as motorbike rider brought about him to focus on highway racing. Such was his expertise that the good Geoff Duke supported him as a full time rider in 1953. Jack raced with distinction within the Manx Grand Prix; 1953 being his greatest 12 months with 4th within the Senior and seventh within the Junior. Throughout that 12 months he gained the 350cc race on the North West 200 and gained the Light-weight on the Leinster 200. In 1955 he raced within the inaugural Southern 100 Races; taking 4th within the 350cc Race. In that 12 months he gained the 350cc Race at Leinster. He joined the Continental Circus in 1956, however the wants of his household brought about him to cease that journey on the finish of the season.
He joined Island Garages when he returned to work on the island; finally turning into Normal Supervisor and a director. He remained dedicated to motorbike racing taking up many roles. He was a travelling marshal; course automotive driver and Deputy Clerk of the Course for the Southern 100 races. He undertook each function, other than timekeeper for his beloved MGP Races. He’s greatest often known as the excellent Clerk of the Course for the TT Races within the post-World Championship period. He had the respect and admiration of rivals; sponsors; riders; marshals and spectators as a result of they knew that he been there and completed it; understanding their roles; their issues and what they want to obtain; or see occur on monitor.
It was an actual privilege to have recognized Jack effectively, attributable to my time as CSM for the TT and MGP Races. He was at all times welcoming; even when busy and beneath strain. He took care to know everybody’s first title and would take heed to what was being steered, making everybody really feel that their opinion was of worth, a uncommon ability.
Relaxation in Peace Jack; yours was a life lived to the complete.
