world championships never materialised for Hislop. This was possibly because of a self-destructive aspect to his character. The flaw may have led to a number of well-publicised clashes with other riders and teams in the British championships which hindered progress into international series. Personal life Having lost his brother and many friends in motorcycle accidents, Hislop made a point of never going to the funerals of fellow racers, saying: "Some people might find that a bit callous. I only ever attend family ones and people find it a bit strange that I won’t go to a friend’s funeral, but it’s just my little way of shutting off." Hislop had two children by former partner Kelly Bailey, the first called Aaron Hislop but the couple split just before his second son Connor was born. He had joint custody of the children, and had found love again with girlfriend Ally Greenwood. Hislop died in a helicopter accident near Teviothead, Roxburghshire and was interred in the village of Chesters near his birthplace of Hawick, Scotland. Legacy Knickerbrook Chicane at the Oulton Park circuit in Cheshire was renamed "Hislops Chicane" following re-development over the 2003 winter period. There is a bronze statue in memory of Hislop on Onchan Head, Isle of Man There is a bronze statue in memory of Hizzy in Wilton park, Hawick, near his hometown of Denholm. It is unusual as it is a life-sized image of Hizzy in his leathers and is mounted at ground level. Hislop has a museum room all about him at Wilton park. It displays trophies, some of Hislop's bikes and leathers. It also has x-rays taken after Hizzy broke his neck. There is an Annual Hizzy Run which Starts and finishes in Denholm Green. The run was started in 2003 by fellow racer and friend Alan Duffus to raise money for the bronze statues which were put in place 2005. The Run is still going and regularly attracts hundreds of bikers who listen to speeches made by friends and fellow racers. References 1962 births 2003 deaths Aviators killed in aviation accidents or incidents in Scotland British Superbike Championship riders Isle of Man TT riders Scottish motorcycle racers Sportspeople from Hawick Sportspeople from the Scottish Borders Superbike World Championship riders Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in 2003 Victims of helicopter accidents or incidents