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Andre Citroen was not afraid to push his luck and back a haunch. Time and time again he staked everything gin the interests of innovation and originality, avoiding convention and mediocrity at all costs. No other motor magnate dared to make so great a le
Award winning writer Phil Llewellin chronicles some of his most exciting journeys across the world. Features his 5000 mile journey in Yugoslavia that included getting arrested, driving to the top of the worlds highest mountain, crossing Arctic Canadas fr
Coping with illness
As sporting heroes go, you dont get much bolder than ex-Champ car ace Alex Zanardi. When he lost both legs in a terrible accident in 2001, Zanardi was determined to compete again. Two years later he was racing again. Here is his inspirational story, writt
Child Abuse
This is the heart-wrenching true story of a girl named Cupcake and it begins when, aged eleven, she is orphaned and placed in the \'care\' of sadistic foster parents. But there comes a point in her preteen years - maybe it\'s the night she first tries to run
The in-depth story of TT winner and top World Championship 500cc race Rocket Ron Haslam, first released on VHS in 1994. From rookie privateer to highly regarded works rider, this is the in-depth story whose skills and talent on two wheels earned him the
Not just a diary but a full biography of the two-time World Rally Champion. Includes contributions from his rivals, co-drivers and team bosses. An authoritative text makes this compelling reading. Fantastic photography from Richard Klein beautifully pr
A wonderful book that sees racing through a drivers eyes, heart and soul. What goes on in their head? How does it feel to race, push the throttle and hit 200mph, then brake down to 60mph? Who are their friends? Who do they love and hate? A riveting,
In 2004 Charley Boorman completed his astonishing round the world bike trip with friend Ewan McGregor. On his return, he sought a new, fresh biking challenge, and what better challenge than the Dakar Rally. The rally takes the competitors through 15,000 k
The story of Jarno Saarinen - a truly brilliant rider. In Imola 200 you can see why, as he wins both legs of the Daytona of Europe riding only a 350 Yamaha against the cream of 750 superbikes. In Tribute to Saarinen further insight reveals that many belie
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The autobiography of the doctor who fixes motorcycle racers! When they fall and fracture, Claudio revives their bodies and often their careers. An intriguing behind the scenes look at his long trackside career. Discover what makes riders tick, why they ra
Barry Briggs MBE is world famous, not only for his four World Speedway Championships, but also as the most prominent speedway personality in the history of the sport. This exclusive video biography will give you a great insight into Briggos character and
Celebrates the extraordinary life of one of the greatest motorcycle road racers of all time, Joey Dunlop. It charts the rise from humble beginnings to the dizzy heights of F1 world titles and record-breaking exploits at the Isle of Man TT. Includes tribut
John Reynolds spent 35 years racing motorcycles in high-speed pursuit of his dreams, winning five British Championship titles and making his mark in World Superbikes and 500GP racing along the way. This autobiography looks at the vital part the Reynolds
James Dean is famous for his performances in East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause. Less well known is that he had a lifelong passion for speed and the thrill of high-performance machines. Dozens of unpublished photos combined with interviews with peop
This truly spectacular Prestige Figure captures the moment when the armoured Henry V addressed his troops before the Battle of Agincourt. Senior Sculptor Alan Maslankowski has created a stirring piece, from the horse rearing boldly to the honed defiance o
Biography of the first man to ever win consecutive F1 championships, a superstitious man who bizarrely ignored his usual rituals just before his final drive which cost him his life. Fascinating reading supported by superb images. 208pp, hardback, 26 x 2
Paddy Hopkirk is as much a part of the 1960s as the Mini-Coopers in which he competed with such success. Our best-loved rally driver, he put the Mini on the map with a stunning victory in the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally. Here, for the first time, is his acco
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