Ring Of Fire

Product Description

Moto GP is enjoying a period of unprecedented popularity & Ring of Fire" details the acclaim the heroism & the pressures of riding motorbikes at speeds of more than 200mph. This is a world where manufacturers invest millions & the world champion celebrates by staging mock jail breaks & giving pillion rides to a blow-up doll. One rider warms up for major races by singing Hank Marvin songs on his karaoke machine & a rising Italian star sees the world in terms of black & white energy tubes. Another sees nothing strange in racing with two broken ankles. Ring of Fire covers the recent history of Moto GP from American Nicky Hayden spectacularly overturning established champion Valentino Rossi in 2006 through the emergence of wild young Australian Casey Stoner as the new champion in 2007 to the fierce rivalry between them & Spaniards Dani Pedrosa & Jorge Lorenzo in what would prove to be one of the most closely-contested years of racing in 2008. It gives a behind the scenes look at World Superbike Champion James Toselands attempts to break into this elite & looks back at the tradition of reprobates romance & debauchery in the paddock dating back to the 60s & stars like Mike Hailwood & Giacomo Agostino. Rick Broadbent introduces us not just to the stars & the multi-million pound contracts but also to the officals mechanics doctors team owners & fans who make up this white-knuckle ride of a sport. By turns funny sad shocking & uplifting " Ring of Fire" brings us face to face with those who battle to emerge unscathed or who just ignore the pain & ride to win against all odds."