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Chris Carter at Large Richard Skelton

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Chris Carter at Large Richard Skelton


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Zusammenfassung

Chris Carter has been a journalist, broadcaster, commentator and friend of the star names of international motorcycle sport for more than 60 years. This book is a wonderful collection of anecdotes - some tragic, but mostly humorous - documenting a fascinating and unique life spent at the heart of motorcycle sport.

Chris Carter at Large Zusammenfassung

Chris Carter at Large: Stories from a Lifetime in Motorcycle Racing Richard Skelton

Few people have been as deeply involved in motorcycle sport as Chris Carter, a larger than life character and raconteur who was for a great number of years a journalist, commentator and broadcaster at the very top level of motorcycle sport.This memoir is a funny, fascinating and unique insider view of professional motorcycling over more than six decades. From scrambling in the 1960s, to four decades of international road racing - including Daytona and Macau - as well as trials and speedway. Packed with remarkable stories and amusing anecdotes, as well as interesting reflections and astute observations, it is a light-hearted, highly readable autobiography which lifts the lid on an extraordinary world. In past times, racing paddocks were open and friendly, and Chris felt part of a big, happy family. He lived cheek by jowl with the very top riders and shared their triumphs and tragedies; to many, he was a friend and confidante. Honest, frank and direct, Chris tells things exactly as they were, and provides insights into a fast disappearing world.

Chris Carter at Large Bewertungen

Sometimes cutting, often funny, always truthful ... a truly enjoyable, informative and fascinating read. - Nacelle A light-hearted book for you to enjoy ... this is not one to leave lying around to impress visitors but I am sure it will spend a lot of time travelling when the same friends borrow it Motor Cycling Club (MCC) an in depth, warts and all account of the riders who work hard and play hard ... [an]extremely interesting book ... I learnt a lot from this book and would recommend it without hesitation to those interested in past motorcycle sport. On The Level He says what he thinks about people, and tells it like it was. A great and informative read! Fishtail this is a rather 'chaotic' book ... It goes from one rider, circuit or country to another and back again with little apparent order. But that's actually a large part of the book's charm - it's like sitting down with Chris for a number of hilarious anecdotes and very honest opinion, based on decades spent on the inside of the sport. Bike Rider Magazine Hiding nothing and telling everything, Chris ... has produced a truly mighty winner, and it comes highly recommended. Old Bike Mart Chris Carter at his very best ... this book should be at the top of everyone's reading list Ian Kerr The stories are peppered with unique insights, many remarkable details and funny anecdotes. It is a book that you'd devour and occasionally stirred you to tears, the one time of deep sadness and other times laughing. Frans Geurts

Über Richard Skelton

Richard Skelton has been a motorcyclist since first taking to the road on a Yamaha FS1-E on his 16th birthday in 1976, and his first book, Funky Mopeds, was about the 1970s sports moped phenomenon in which he played an active part.After 30 years working in the television industry as a sound editor, and time spent working as a newspaper reporter, and as a writer for BikeSport News and other racing publications, he now combines writing books about motorcycles and classic cars with running a small B&B in the Yorkshire Pennines.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

CONTENTSAcknowledgementsForewordsIntroductionCHAPTER ONEEarly DaysScarboroughHeroesGetting StartedMotocross Correspondent At LargeJeff Smith and Dave BickersTV Scrambling and SnobberyEuropean SceneTravels with JeffCars and TrucksHard and Crazy MenForeign LandsFast ForeignersMotorcycle NewsMoving OnCHAPTER TWOA New ChapterStorming NormanBoom TimesDangerousNew HorizonsFirst TasteA New AdventureOn the RoadInside ViewAgoPhil ReadPhil and BillProtective WomenMick Grant and Chas MortimerOther Brits (and Jon)Ladies' ManCHAPTER THREEJarnoItaliansBehind the Iron CurtainPaddock NightlifeFascinating PeopleScandinaviansVive le FranceOrientalsSpaniardsTiddlersMore PeopleThe SwissImatraWhite SlaverySuicidal FansCHAPTER FOURMr CommentatorRight Said FredMuddy WatersHow to Do ItBosses at the BeebFacilitiesRobber BaronsFormula 750Doing Things DifferentlyDangerous CircuitsThe AccidentDeath TollCredit Where it's DueTragedy Close to HomeStopping FastCHAPTER FIVEBarry SheeneKing KennyRandy MamolaCrozRocket RonSidecar RacersTunersMike TrimbyWorld SeriesThe Blazer BrigadeDifferent StrokesDifferent FolksCHAPTER SIXThe More Things ChangeNear MissA Breed ApartWhy People RaceThe Cost of RacingMotorcycle WeeklyDrinking CultureFire EscapeCHAPTER SEVENDaytonaAll the way to AmericaAmerican AdventuresGary NixonDale SingletonMore AmericansOn the RoadVenezuelaIdeas ManThe Birth of World SuperbikesProfiterolesIsle of Man TTTT Press OfficeTT TalesHailwood ComebackCHAPTER EIGHTInto the EightiesPeter CliffordTeam GallinaDining OutMechanicsThat's LifeChanging TimesFast FreddieRevvin' KevinBig StarsJohn KocinskyBubbling UnderMax BiaggiPierfrancesco ChiliBye Bye BrianCHAPTER NINECh Ch Ch Changes...Dave and DermotYoung GunsFoggyFast MenDodgy CharactersMacauTV WorkGetting On With PeopleBikeSport NewsSimply the BestA Marshal's Lot is Not a Happy OneA Word About GeoffSlowing Down Lap

Zusätzliche Informationen

GOR007431697
9781845840914
1845840917
Chris Carter at Large: Stories from a Lifetime in Motorcycle Racing Richard Skelton
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Veloce Publishing Ltd
20151029
208
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