The 1960s was a unique era in the history of motorcycle Grand Prix racing, and arguably marked the last period of 'traditional' road racing. This book covers these years - the bikes, the riders, and the races - offering an illustrated account of this remarkable era in Grand Prix racing.
For many, trackdays are the ultimate fun you can have on two wheels. But how do you get started, and what should you expect when you get out on the track? How do you improve your skills, recognise what is, and more importantly, what isn't safe? This book covers riding skills - cornering, braking, positioning, and counter-steering.
Joey Dunlop was one of the most exciting bike riders, drawing huge crowds to the Isle of Man TT races and to every other course he raced. This book looks at Dunlop's legacy and captures the rider, the family man, the winner, the humanitarian - the person behind the legend that is the 'King of the Roads'.
Part of a series aimed at covering the careers of the world's greatest motorcycle champions, this work highlights the man who was the first post-war superstar on two wheels, Geoff Duke. It tells the story of the man who set new standards and dominated the World Championship scene, gaining six titles in all.
Includes compelling photographs and narrative that capture the larger-than-life character of Valentino Rossi both on and off the track. This title charts Rossi's life from his earliest days through to his domination of MotoGP, first with Honda, then with Yamaha, and now, for 2011, with Ducati to form a captivating all-Italian title challenge.
Valentino Rossi is one of the most beloved and idolised motorcycle racers on the MotoGP circuit today. Rossi raced his first motorcycle when he was fourteen, and soon after demonstrated his supreme ability. This record traces his development and features on- the-track action.
Suzuki, with Honda, was the global roadracing leader in the 1960s and 1970s. Its two-strokes led the field giving fame and fortune to Barry Sheene, Randy Mamola, Graeme Crosby, Marco Lucchinelli, Franco Uncini, Pat Hennen and the British brat-pack of Grant, Parrish, Newbold, Findley and the like. This book presents the motorcycle racing history.
Ken Sprayson was the man the motorcycle industry and racing stars turned to for something special - Norton, BSA, Douglas - Duke, Hailwood, Smith, and many more, all came to Reynolds and Ken Sprayson. Ken was a legend for 50 years as the Welding Service. A fascinating look into motorcycle racing, frame building and the history of Reynolds.
Foreword by nine times British Motocross Champion, Jeff Smith. Out FRONT contains detailed profiles and race descriptions for all 11 British Motocross Champions from 1960 to 1974. Complete with some 200 stunning photos of the riders in action. From Dave Bickers, and Jeff Smith, right through to Bryan Wade and Vic Allan - they are all here!
Steve Hislop was one of the most famous motorcycle racers in the world. He had always been a controversial and outspoken character having had many famous clashes and splits with teams and riders over the years, not always to his advantage. Season 2003 was no different. Steve's life was incredible, funny and ultimately tragic.
Kevin Cameron is one of the motorcycle journalists. This book includes stories of racing life, interviews with top-notch racers, profiles of builders and engineers such as John Bitten, accounts of change in the world of motorcycle racing, analysis of riding techniques and winning technology, reports of racers, accounts of engine and others.
The author, leading British motorcycle racer of the 1970s and 1980s, was a factory rider for Norton, Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki. He raced against Mike Hailwood, Barry Sheene and Giacomo Agostini, won three grands prix and seven TTs, and later worked in team management. This book includes funny stories about the great and the dodgy.
Drag bike racing developed from a strong history of sprinting in the UK. The variety of bikes constructed to assault the track was incredible during the sport's formative years. This title features bikes ranging from V8 power and triple-engined behemoths to an unbelievably quick 500 Vincent. It highlights that the biggest was not always best.
A video that teaches critical skills necessary for safe off-road travel. It presents the riding skills in a series of simple exercises which are meant to be ridden. It covers: Use of Controls; Seated Riding; Seated Turning; Sections & Lines; Standing Riding; Challenging Terrain; and, Flowing.
The first sidecar world records in the 350cc category were established in 1922 by Cyril Pullin at Brooklands, piloting a Douglas outfit. In fact Douglas was also a pioneer in sidecar racing. This title helps you to learn all about the history of sidecars racing and its competitors from the beginning.
MotoGP is enjoying a period of unprecedented popularity. This title details the acclaim, the heroism and the pressures of riding motorbikes at speeds of more than 200mph. It brings us face to face with those who battle to emerge unscathed, or who just ignore the pain and ride to win against all odds.
Motocross is all about getting down and dirty and having fun doing it. This book sketches the history of motocross in words and pictures, profiles its heroes, surveys the magazines that provide in-depth coverage, and, finally, reviews the ten best ways of crashing.
AMA and World Superbike Champion and MotoGP star Ben Spies was a racing prodigy who started winning when he was in junior school. His talent was nurtured by his mother, a single parent. Confirmation that Ben had joined racing's elite came in 2011 when he moved to the factory Yamaha squad. This book tells his story.
A searching and at times harrowing re-appraisal of the life of Evel Knievel, the seventies American icon and the greatest daredevil motorcyclist that ever lived. Now fully updated in paperback with the story of the last few years of his life and his death in 2007.
This authorised biography of the straight-talking, no-nonsense Texan World Superbike champion Colin Edwards chronicles the highs and lows of a colourful career played out during the glory years of World Superbike. The book features full career statistics and details of racing machines.
Born and raised in California, Shawn and Kelly Moran spent the majority of their highly successful speedway careers racing in the United Kingdom. Shawn's clubs included Hull, Sheffield (where he spent a total of ten years in two spells) and Belle Vue (five years). Kelly rode for Hull, Birmingham, Eastbourne, Sheffield Belle Vue and Swindon.
The Southampton Speedway team was one of the founder members of the first speedway league in 1929. Indeed, it was the Southampton promoter at the time, George 'Jimmy' Baxter, who had the idea that dirt-track racing - as it was then called - needed competitive league racing, consisting of teams with which fans could identify, to remain popular.
Australia has produced an incredible twenty-four world champions in everything from Superbikes to Supercross. Riders like Gardner, Doohan, Beattie, Corser, Crump, Reed, Vermeulen and Bayliss have left an indelible mark on the world motorcycling scene. This book tells their stories and the story of Australia's love affair with motor sports.
Speedway continues to attract larger crowds season by season and television coverage is also on the increase. This work features each team and rider in British speedway, with a statistical review and illustrations from celebrated speedway photographer Mike Patrick.
From the pioneering days of the Olympic Speedway to the development of the White City as one of the finest stadia in the provinces, speedway in Nottingham had a flavour of its own. Fans could catch a ferry from the famous Trent Bridge to the riverside track where Nottingham enjoyed a chequered speedway career throughout the 1930s.
A visual study of motorcycle grand prix racing's past and present. It features vintage photographs that are shown alongside related images from the modern era. It covers themes such as: the legendary champions, famous tracks, great races, and life away from the track. It shows MotoGP from a fresh perspective.
Jorge Lorenzo really came of age in 2010 when he took the MotoGP season by storm and became the runaway World Champion, winning nine of the season's 18 races, finishing on the podium 16 times and accumulating the biggest points score ever achieved in the championship. This autobiography of Lorenzo covers the 2010 season.
On 3 May 2008 Martin Finnegan was tragically killed at the Tandragee 100 in County Armagh. He was only twenty-nine when he died but he was already a road racing legend whose talent had earned him a place among the top riders. This book tells the story of this road racing legend.
Niall Mackenzie has been Britain's most successful Grand Prix racer since the legendary Barry Sheene. This look into the British GP and Superbike scene through the eyes of one of its legends, has been fully updated with career adventures off the track in 2003.
The story starts when Honda team travelled 6, 000 miles from Japan to the Isle of Man for the 1959 Tourist Trophy motorcycle races. But when Honda secured the 125cc manufacturer's team award on its debut the mockers were silenced and wins in two 1961 TT races proved that the Japanese factory had become a major force in motorcycling.
One of history's great motorcycle racers, Barry Sheene proved his skill with 19 Grand Prix wins and two World Championships. He added ambition, intelligence and vision to his Cockney charm, and it made him formidable. He played the media to charm the public and his personal courage in facing serious injury made them love him more.
Bert Croucher, Bernard Crapper, and Todd Wiltshire are just a few of the stars who rode for the Cheetahs, participating in the good times and the bad, from the threatened sale of the stadium itself to the record winning team of 1986. This work follows the journey of the Cheetahs from their first meeting in 1939 to the end of the 2006 season.
In 1926 two men, Fred Mockford and Cecil Smith, operating as London Motor Sports Ltd, introduced speedway racing to Crystal Palace. Path racing was an immediate draw to the general public who initially flooded to the track to witness the likes of Triss Sharp and Joe Francis hurtling around the track in the flesh.
In its early days, Rye House was known as a track where riders could learn their trade under 'Queensberry' rules, but where the rigidity of the rulebook was occasionally sacrificed in the name of an enjoyable day's racing. This is the story of the first seventy years of Rye House speedway and the personalities associated with the track.
Published in the 60th anniversary year of World Championship motorcycle racing, this book presents a fact-packed and statistics-laden year-by-year history, focusing on the premier class (500cc, then MotoGP) but not forgetting the other categories along the way.