Racing Career
Hislop entered and finished second in a newcomers’ race at the Manx Grand Prix in 1983 - the year after Garry had won it. He won the 250cc British Championship in 1990, and the British Superbike Championship in 1995 - some attributed his success to James Whitham battling cancer having led the championship midseason, much to Steve's annoyance. He did not take a BSB victory in either 1996 or 1997, but was hired by Rob McElnea's dominant Cadbury's Boost Yamaha team for 1998 - to the surprise of commentator Barry Nutley. A near-collision on the last lap at Snetterton cost the team a 1-2 finish, but Hizzy generally matched his countryman, before a huge crash took him out of title contention.
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