- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Willow; 1st Edition edition (2 Jun 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007156405
- ISBN-13: 978-0007156405
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.3 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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- #47 in Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Motor Sports > Motorcycle Racing
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Brough Scott, Sunday Telegraph, May 25, 2003
'vivid and uncompromising'
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Steve Hislop is one of the most famous motorcycle racers in the world. He has always been outspoken and controversial, having had many famous clashes and splits with teams and riders over the years, not always to his advantage. Now he gets his chance to tell his incredible, funny and at times tragic story.
Hislop made his debut in 1979 on a bike paid for by his father, but when the latter died of a heart-attack, he embarked on a self-destructive quest that resulted in more crashed bikes and cars than he can remember. Three years later his brother Garry was killed racing at Silloth.
It looked as if he would never race again but while on holiday at the Isle of Man TT races in 1983, he was mesmerised by the sight of Joey Dunlop and he knew he had to try it.
He took to the roads immediately, amassing an amazing career record of eleven wins and was the first rider in history to lap the course at an average speed of over 120mph. Hizzy's TT victories over big name rivals like Joey Dunlop and Carl Fogarty made him a living legend the world over. He turned his back on the Isle of Man in 1994, claiming it was too fast and dangerous for modern Superbikes.
However, he had already proved he was just as fast on purpose-built short circuits having won the British 250cc championship in 1990 and then went on to win the British Superbike title in 1995.
He is currently leading the 2002 British superbike championship and looks set to win it for a second time.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a fantastic book - having never really liked the man when I met him, reading this book gave me an insight to the kind of person that Steve Hislop really was. A true and genuine person who endured so many things in his life, but this never stopped him from what he loved doing most - Motorcycling.
The 2004 season of racing will not be the same without his unique style.
If you think life has treated you badly - read this book and you will realise that whatever life throws at you, there is always something to look forward to. Inspirational writing.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the best autobiography I have read so far. Once you start reading it you cannot put it down. It is a tragic story. The number of people he knew who lost their lives is unbelievable yet he still soldiered on. It is an incredible story, of an incredible rider. He mastered the most dangerous circuit on the earth, the TT, won on the rotary norton in 1992 which was said to be impossible. Beat the worlds best on a motorcycle. This man was a legend and one of the best men to have ever swung his leg over a motorcycle. This is his story. This is an absolute must read for any bike racing fan. RIP hizzy. We will miss you
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
the greateset british superbike racer ever rest in peace missed you at oulton park
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