There's footage from every major stage of 'Mike the Bike's' two and four-wheeled career as well as film from the Hailwood family archive. The programme also includes many tributes from other great riders including Woods Read Agostini and six time World Champion Geoff Duke.
Six times World Motorcycling Champion, six times TT winner, 1951 Sportsman of the Year - Geoff Duke O.B.E. was the name in motorcycling in the 1950s. His extraordinary riding talent and almost scientific approach to racing established Duke as probably the first true professional to grace the pages of motorcycle sport history. During the fifties he had such a following that 400,000 people - a record to this day for any GP - turned up to see him do battle for Norton with the mighty BMW team in Germany. In this first and definitive video biography Geoff Duke personally recounts the story of his remarkable career.
100 Greatest TT Moments counts down the events that created a legend as chosen by the fans. This fascinating film charts the highs and lows and the triumphs and tragedies that have shaped the Isle of Man TT. Featuring the best the worst the fastest the closest the controversial and numerous 'firsts' from this unique racing event - vintage and modern racing footage archive interviews and exclusive contributions from many TT icons make this an extraordinary trip through al
This programme gets under the skin of the event and celebrations letting the fans the marshals the organisers the locals and more have their say looking at the impact of the TT on the Island capturing the off-track attractions and discovering what it means to race. It is an in-depth study of the importance of the event examining what draws thousands of people from around the world as well as a fascinating look at what it means to be a biker. The extraordinary TT: Centenary Celebration is packed with thoughtful contributions from the stars - including Carl Fogarty John Surtees Geoff Duke John McGuinness and Guy Martin - and your guide throughout is the irrepressible Murray Walker the legendary motorsport commentator and lifelong TT fan.
In the summer of 1995 America's Team Obsolete revisited the legendary circuits of Mallory Park Assen and Scarborough to relive the magic of multi-cylinder racing aided by a host of former World Champions. Jim Redman Giacomo Agostini Dave Roper Luigi Taveri Gianfranco Bonera Kel Carruthers Mick Grant John Cronshaw and Geoff Duke bring to life historic machines such as the MV Agusta 500 Triple 350 MV Triple 350 MV-4 and 350 Benelli-4. Join us for over an hour of colourful aural and visual nostalgia as we relive the special magic of multi-cylinder motorcycles - with the men who made them famous.
One of the first films made for the world famous Castrol Film Library portrays a wide range of motorcycle sport activity during 1950. Narrated in classic period style by Graham Walker (father of Murray Walker) this is 60 minutes of pure nostalgia.Featuring:- The Pioneer Run- The Lands End Trial- Silverstone Saturday- Victory Trial- Senior TT- North v South Scramble- Scottish Six Days Trial- International Six Days TrialRound the TT cours
Sit back and enjoy the excitement of racing on the worl'd most demanding racetrack the Nurburgring in Germany's Eifel mountains. Plus take a look at some of the great races of the past including Geoff Duke's victory on the Gilera in 1955 and Kenny Roberts clinching world titles in 1978 and 1980.
Introduced by the legendary Geoff Duke here are two nostalgic films that demonstrate the ferocious riding talent of US riders Steve Baker and Freddie Spencer. 'Formula 750 Champion' follows Baker through his 1978 Eurpoean GP road racing campaign as he competes in the fastest class of the day. As one of the first Americans to take part in the Grand Prix series there was no room for error. This skilled Works Yamaha racer manoeuvred his way with precision through a very eventful season battling against Suzuki rider Barry Sheene and charting a dozen crashes on the way! 'Spa' brings all the drama from the 1982 Belgium GP where 'Fast' Freddie Spencer celebrated Independence Day in style thanks to an incredible 500cc victory. As one of the most dangerous and spectacular racing circuits in Europe massive crowds gathered to marvel at the world's best motorcycle aces as they took on a truly testing track! The film also takes a look at some great Sidecar action from Spa and there's footage from the 250cc class. Featuring interviews with big names like Kenny Roberts Barry Sheene Graham Crosby Giacomo Agostini and many more this is a nostalgic glimpse into life in the paddock and on the racetrack from a memorable era of motorsport. With exotic multi-cylinder machines reaching speeds of 180 mph American Challenge brings you two wheel action at its most refined!
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