Motorcycle Racing With the Continental Circus 1920 to 1970 - Couverture souple

Pereira, Chris

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1787117782 ISBN 13 : 9781787117785

Editeur : Veloce, 2021

Synopsis

A fascinating history of European motorcycle racing, going back to a period far removed from the world of Moto GP today: a time when many young men from all walks of life decided to give up their livelihoods in favour of earning their living by racing motorcycles on the dangerous public road circuits of the European Continent. It was a nomadic existence that involved travelling from circuit to circuit, circus fashion, hence the title ‘Continental Circus.’

Motorcycle Racing with the Continental Circus 1920 to 1970 begins with the pre-war period, when many young British riders travelled to the Continent to take part in the Grand Prix races, beginning around 1920 and held across Europe. British riders such as Alec Bennett, Stanley Woods, Jimmy Guthrie and many more, gained notable success and established their reputations on the European circuits.

Moving on to the post-war era, the book details the riders from around the world who joined the Circus – self-financed ‘privateers’ from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The 1950s and ’60s were the days of the true Continental Circus, when private riders earned their living riding all over the continent.

The book also covers the development of the machines that became the essential tools of the private riders, and the eventual demise of the Continental Circus in the 1970s, due to new safety regulations and the escalating cost of racing.

Chris Pereira’s historical account is sourced both from first-hand experience of racing, and from his own vast library of racing history records and photographs. 
 

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Chris Pereira became interested in motorcycle racing while still a schoolboy. He emigrated to England in 1955, and went to work for racing dealer Arthur Taylor of Shipston-on-Stour.Chris attended many race meetings and TT Races during the ’50s and ’60s, often helping out riders.He raced in club events during the 1960s, on vintage bikes during the 1970s, and on classic bikes from 1981 to 2000. He also rode in the Classic Manx Grand Prix in 1984.Chris has written articles on racing history in classic magazines, and has published a book on historic racing motorcycles. He still rides in race parades and historic events.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Veloce
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1787117782
• ISBN 13: 9781787117785
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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