Damon's parents did not encourage him to enter the world of motor racing as he grew up,but he did enjoy getting out on a motorbike as seen here in a 1975 photo with his dad.
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After Graham's death the Hill family was left in a tough financial situation and Damon started work as a builder's laborer and later as a motor cycle courier to help pay his way through school.
He started to compete first in motor cycle racing about 1980 and although he showed promise his mother, Bette, wanted him to race on 4 wheels instead of 2.
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Damon Hill competing on a Kawasaki at Donington Park. 1980.


(Ken H)