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Moto GP has never been seen like this before This stunningly unique visual study of the world's leading motorcycle championship features vintage photographs alongside related images from the modern era. Offering a fresh perspective, it covers the legendary champions, famous tracks, great races, and life away from the track. Written by leading Moto GP journalist Michael Scott, Moto GP Yesterday & Today reveals how the details of the sport have changed over the years, but also how many fundamentals have remained unaltered.
Author : Michael Scott Publisher : Carlton Books Page : 0 pages File Size : 43,7 Mb Release : 2011 Category : Grand Prix motorcycle racing ISBN : 1847328717
MotoGP has never been seen like this before, in a unique visual study of motorcycle grand prix racing's past and present. "MotoGP Yesterday and Today" is a stunning illustrated book where vintage photographs are shown alongside related images from the modern era. The themes covered include the legendary champions, famous tracks, great races and life away from the track, and the result is a unique record that shows MotoGP from a new and revealing perspective. Written by leading MotoGP journalist, Michael Scott, "MotoGP Yesterday and Today" reveals how much the sport has changed over the years but also how many of the fundamentals of motorcycle racing remained unaltered.
Aimed at the enthusiast who would like to gain a greater understanding of technical and design issues facing MotoGP constructors, this fascinating book provides detailed analysis of the cutting-edge technology used in the sport’s premier class today. Each area of a racing motorcycle’s design is explained and separate chapters for each manufacturer trace the development of each machine over the years through to the detailed specification of the current version.
The Illustrated History of Moto GP by Michael Scott Pdf
This illustrated history jam packed with more than 150 stunning photographs celebrates high performance motorbike racing since the start of the world championship in 1949.The daring exploits of motorcycle race legends Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner and John Surtees are all gloriously celebrated in Moto GP: The Illustrated History. Each racing decade is dissected and discussed, as are the big incidents, top personalities and technological innovations. To complete the book, motorcycle racing's greatest names – including John Surtees, Giacomo Agostini, Kenny Roberts, Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and young phenom Marc Marquez – provide exclusive personal insights and accounts of what it is like to race at speeds of 180mph. Moto GP: The Illustrated History is a unique book which brilliantly conveys the exhilarating spirit of this popular sport.
MotoGP Source Book by Julian Ryder,Martin Raines Pdf
Officially licensed and published in the 60th anniversary year of World Championship motorcycle racing, this book presents a fact-packed and statistics-laden year-by-year history, concentrating on the premier class (500cc, then MotoGP) but not forgetting the other categories along the way. Beautifully illustrated and designed, written by acknowledged experts and featuring extensive data compiled by MotoGP’s official statistician – all these elements combine to create a history book with a difference.
Packed with thrilling images, this fully revised and updated edition of MotoGP brilliantly conveys the exhilarating spirit of this popular sport. The daring exploits of motorcycle race legends Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner, and John Surtees are all gloriously celebrated in this unique illustrated history. Packed with more than 150 stunning photographs, MotoGP celebrates high-performance motorbike racing since the start of the world championship in 1949. Each racing decade is dissected and discussed, as are the big incidents, top personalities, and technological innovations. To complete the book, motorcycle racing's greatest names--including young phenom Marc Marquez--provide exclusive personal insights and accounts of what it feels like to race at speeds of 180mph.
Motorcycle GP Racing in the 1960s by Chris Pereira Pdf
This book examines the classic period of Grand Prix racing from 1960 to 1969, and the men and machines involved. A fascinating exploration of the last decade of ‘traditional’ Grand Prix racing, before significant events changed the nature of the sport forever.
MotoGP: the Illustrated History 2023 by Michael Scott Pdf
The daring exploits of motorcycle race legends Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner and John Surtees are all gloriously celebrated in MotoGP: The Illustrated History. Updated for 2023 and packed with more than 150 stunning photographs, this authoritative and long-overdue illustrated history celebrates high performance motorbike racing since the start of the world championship in 1949. Each racing decade is dissected and discussed, as are the big incidents, top personalities and technological innovations. To complete the book, motorcycle racing's greatest names - including John Surtees, Giacomo Agostini, Kenny Roberts, Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and Marc Marquez - provide exclusive personal insights and accounts of what it is like to race at speeds of 200mph. MotoGP: The Illustrated History is a unique book which brilliantly conveys the exhilarating spirit of this stunning sport.
"Dive into the exhilarating world of motorcycle racing with 'Two Wheels, One Legacy: A Century of Motorcycle Racing to MotoGP.' From the gritty origins of early 20th-century racing to the high-octane spectacle of modern MotoGP circuits, this comprehensive tome takes readers on a thrilling journey through the evolution of motorcycle racing. Delve into the stories of pioneering riders like Glenn Curtiss and Stanley Woods, whose daring feats captured the imagination of a generation and set the stage for the sport's explosive growth. Explore the technological marvels that transformed humble two-wheeled machines into lightning-fast racing thoroughbreds, from the pioneering days of Indian and Harley-Davidson to the cutting-edge innovations of today's MotoGP prototypes. But this book is more than just a chronicle of races won and records broken-it's a celebration of the remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on the sport. Meet the legends of MotoGP, from the charismatic Valentino Rossi to the fearless Marc Márquez, whose skill, tenacity, and unwavering passion have captivated millions of fans worldwide. In 'Two Wheels, One Legacy, ' readers will discover not only the thrills and spills of motorcycle racing but also its enduring legacy. From the impact of racing on consumer technology to the global reach of MotoGP and the rise of electrifying new classes like MotoE, this book offers a comprehensive look at the past, present, and future of one of the world's most electrifying sports. Strap in, rev your engines, and get ready for the ride of a lifetime!"
Author : Rick Broadbent Publisher : Random House Page : 354 pages File Size : 52,9 Mb Release : 2010 Category : Grand Prix motorcycle racing ISBN : 9780553819618
MOTORCYCLE RACING. Ring of Fire covers the recent history of MotoGP, 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 and Spaniards Dani Pedrosa and 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 Toseland's attempts to break into this elite, and looks back at the tradition of reprobates, romance and debauchery in the paddock dating back to the 60s and stars like Mike Hailwood and Giacomo Agostino. Rick Broadbent introduces us not just to the stars but also to the officals, mechanics, doctors, team owners and fans who make up this white-knuckle ride of a sport.
Moto GP - a photographic celebration by Phil Wain Pdf
'Moto GP is about the individual’s story, the battles between the individuals, the different personalities, the different men that are striving for one goal, to win the world championship'. Freddie Spencer, three-time world champion Since its earliest beginnings on public road courses to today’s purpose-built championship courses, Moto GP has always been about one thing: pushing man and machine to new heights of performance. Telling the story of how leading manufacturers such as Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki, have strived to build the perfect machine, and detailing the incredible rivalries of such sporting legends as Kenny Roberts and Barry Sheene, Freddie Spencer and Eddie Lawson, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo – to name just a few – Phil Wain uncovers the stories behind historic races, the innovations that made the best bikes on the grid and describes the infamous moments in which riders were made champions. Moto GP is a photographic celebration of the heroes, bikes and circuits that have defined the adrenaline-soaked world of motorbike racing.
Injury. Adrenaline. Addiction. These are the things that fuelled one man's race to international stardom as he pushed boundaries and took life on and off the bike to the limits. Starting out as a talented youth riding the desert tracks of California, his reckless nature and incredible talent earned him a position in the rarefied world of professional motorcycle racing. Despite the success in his professional life, his personal life was crumbling around him - John was battling with depression and temptation, which began to threaten his career, health and marriage, ultimately bringing him to a life of alcoholism, addiction and even smuggling. In his remarkable memoir, one of the world's most renowned riders takes us on a raw and unique journey to the extremes of fast living. John 'Hopper' Hopkins is an icon for motorsport fans worldwide. He won't let anything hold him back. He has broken almost every bone in his body (twice), suffered a bleed on the brain, and had a finger amputated... yet he continued to race. Finally, at the age of 35 - with his latest crash at Brands Hatch in 2017 putting him in rehab for two years - he decided to hang up his helmet. Leathered tells the incredible story of an unparalleled career. From bone-crunching injuries and alcohol-fuelled antics to the breakdown of his marriage, it unveils the true stories behind the lurid headlines.
The second edition of this official Moto GP guide, aimed at racing and track day enthusiasts at all levels, has been expanded to include extra information and many new photos and quotes from today's Moto GP stars.
60 Years of MotoGP & the World Motorcycle Championship by Michael Scott Pdf
This is an authoritative illustrated history of MotoGP and the World Motorcycle Championship featuring exclusive contributions from the legends of the sport.
Casey Stoner, the two-time World MotoGP champion, tells his own explosive story. Showing anything is possible when determination meets talent, two-time World MotoGP champion Casey Stoner shares his incredible journey from being a Queensland toddler with an extraordinary ability on a motorbike to his decision to retire at 27 with nothing left to prove. For the first time, he tells of his early family life, the development of his riding skills and why his parents decided to sell everything and travel from Australia to Europe to chase the dream and support his aim to become World Champion when he was only 14 years old. As fearless with his opinions as he is on the racetrack, Casey includes all the highs and lows of his life so far: the real reason he left for Europe so young, his thoughts on racing as it stands today, the riders' hierarchy, the politics of racing, the importance of family, his battle with illness and why he decided to turn his back on a multimillion-dollar contract when he was still winning. And he also lets us in on some of the new goals he has set for himself.