History Motorcycle Racing

This is the extensive and definitive history of motorcycle racing from the early 1900s to the end of the 20th century. It features a wealth of archive footage skilfully combined with modern interviews and race coverage by award-winning producer David Wood to create an entertaining and historically significant record.

Part1 How it All Began & The TT

Focusing on early road races in Britain and in Europe, the action includes Brooklands, racing in France and the first TT Races in the Isle of Man. From solid tyres, beltdrives and pedal assistance to the outbreak of World War II, this is the definitive story. The film is packed with fascinating pictures, personalities and machines.

Part 2 Birth of the Grand Prix & The Japanese Arrival

Tracing 40 years of World Championship racing. The works teams of Norton, Gilera, Moto Guzzi, MV Augusta, BMW, AJS and more are featured during the glorious 1950s, then two-strokes arrived on the scene and soon had to be taken seriously. The Japanese Arrival includes footage of early Japanese appearances in Europe and features racers screaming around the TT course in the 60s, plus Hailwood, Ivy, Read and more in action.

Part 3 The Other Champions & Pressure, Money and the Need to Win

A look at racing classes other than the Blue Riband 500cc championship, including the sidecars and featuring profiles of many of the worthy champions, then a study of the ultra-professional approach to racing which produced a new breed of riders, those committed to the commercial aspects of the sport as they are to winning. Includes contributions from Barry Sheene and great footage of stars like Roberts, Spencer, Gardner and Schwantz in action.

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[doctorcoley]

Extensive? A couple of minutes with slow motion clips and terrible music?