Post by: martin_uk on January 03, 2015, 09:00:49 PM
Quite alot of detailed racing info, but his background and motivation is interesting.
I enjoyed his Speed series and loved the short with Merlin engine and the Spitfire build.
I wondered how much the engine would have cost and in book he says paid £35k
The book helps explain the reasons behind his behaviour and found the bit about his inner chimp (rash behaviour) quite interesting.
It comes across as quite honest, as he readily admits many of his shortcomings.
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Post by: Green1 on January 03, 2015, 10:46:00 PM
Mick
Post by: mick on January 04, 2015, 08:05:04 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on January 04, 2015, 12:30:38 PM
but loves the Ch4 series he does,and the shorts,
for those that have not seen it,this DVD is worthwhile,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TT-Closer-Edge-Single-Disc/dp/B008EUZNP0/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1420374300&sr=1-1&keywords=closer+to+the+edge
and I also got from Santa,this brilliant book,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-Racing-1960s-Chris-Pereira/dp/1845844165/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1420374516&sr=1-1&keywords=motorcycle+gp+racing+in+the+1960s
Post by: Eyeguy on January 04, 2015, 05:41:11 PM
I'd heartily recommend, though, Leanings, an anthology of articles by Peter Egan, either volume; my favourite journo. Also, if you can find a copy of ' a million miles ago' by Neale Shilton. One of the very best motorcycling books I've ever read, he was chief salesman for Triumph and rode to virtually every show, before going on to commission and flog the police SAINT, Interpol, BMW and Norton Rotary bikes. Fascinating stuff.
Cheers
ATG
Paul
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on January 04, 2015, 05:56:36 PM
Me first
Steve
Post by: Eyeguy on January 04, 2015, 07:21:10 PM
Cheers
Paul
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on January 04, 2015, 08:36:29 PM
This isn't going to be a fast relay, but would anyone like it after me?
Steve
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on February 06, 2016, 09:37:33 AM
Does anyone want it next?
Steve
Post by: philward on February 06, 2016, 02:11:28 PM
Post by: whiteylfc on February 06, 2016, 07:29:43 PM