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Freddie Dixon David Mason

Freddie Dixon By David Mason

Freddie Dixon by David Mason


$22.99
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

Freddie Dixon was an all-rounder of the pre-war era of motor sport, and is the only man to have won Isle of Man TT races on two, three and four wheels. Dixon was competitive off-track and his penchant for wild celebrations, regardless of success or failure fuelled his reputation as a hard-working, hard-drinking racer. This book features his story.

Freddie Dixon Summary

Freddie Dixon by David Mason

Freddie Dixon was a true all-rounder of the pre-war era of motor sport, and is the only man to have won Isle of Man TT races on two, three and four wheels. Dixon was equally competitive off-track, and his legendary penchant for wild celebrations, regardless of success or failure, fuelled his reputation as a hard-working, hard-drinking racer. An innovative thinker, he had an unsurpassed ability to see engineering problems in their simplest terms, which played a significant part in his success. Here is the story of a true British character, a man who left an indelible mark on the record books, and on all those who met him or raced against him.

About David Mason

David Mason is a practising barrister who has been researching and writing this biography for many years as a spare-time interest. He lives in Darlington.

Table of Contents

The first biography of a great British racing personality, filled with anecdotes about this fiercely competitive, hard-drinking, charming prankster, racer and visionary character.The stories of Dixon's remarkable exploits on the Isle of Man and at Brooklands and his legendary post-race celebrations, victory or not.Dixon's character-building early life in County Durham, leading up to his first Isle of Man TT race, in 1912, at the age of 20.Motorcycle star on Indian, Harley Davidson, HRD and Douglas, on the Isle of Man and at Brooklands.Dixon's racing achievements in Riley sports and racing cars, including races at Brooklands, Donington, Ulster and Le Mans, immortalising the marque.An innovative engineer and undisputed master tuner of unsupercharged racing engines, as well as the inventor of the modern four-wheel-drive system.

Additional information

GOR002850333
9781844255405
1844255409
Freddie Dixon by David Mason
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Haynes Publishing Group
2008-07-31
240
N/A
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