ton-up

British

adjective

(esp of a motorcycle) capable of speeds of a hundred miles per hour or more
liking to travel at such speeds

a ton-up boy

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noun

a person who habitually rides at such speeds

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Ron Easton, known as Ton-Up Ron, died in hospital nine days after he was rescued from his house in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, on 24 October.

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It is thought the former racing driver - known locally as "Ton-Up Ron" - fell while attempting to fix his aerial.

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A flag in the village has been lowered to half mast, with a local tribute saying "Ton-Up Ron RIP".

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Mr Easton is known locally as Ton-Up Ron, for his love of cars and is still seen driving around the area in his blue MG.

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The former racing driver - known as "Ton-Up Ron" - was airlifted to hospital where he is in a stable condition.

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