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The extraordinary story of the motorbike legend and his Superbike racing son
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'Rocket' Ron Haslam started racing on the professional circuit in 1972 at the age of 15 and developed into one of the finest, and fastest, racers the UK has ever seen. Winner of three World titles and four British championships, as well as a record six Macau GPs, he rode in more than 100 Grands Prix. Despite tragically losing two of his brothers in motorbike accidents, Haslam kept on riding, setting speed records wherever he went.
His son, Leon, the 'Pocket Rocket', is following in his father's extremely speedy footsteps. A national Motorcross champion and national Scooter champion at the age of just 14, he became the youngest ever rider to compete in the 500cc World Championship and is now one of Britain's top racers, competing for Stiggy Honda in the World Superbike Championship.
This is the extraordinary story of a father and a son who are addicted to motorbikes, with all the thrills and spills, miraculous escapes and multiple broken bones that involves. Both colourful characters, their story takes us all the way from the 1970s to today and is full of hilarious high-octane derring-do, a cast of characters including legends like Fast Freddie Spencer and Barry Sheene, and nothing less than terrifying but exhilarating adventure.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A great read from start to finish.This book really puts into perspective the hard slog that Ron had to go through to reach the top,compared to some of the pampered sportsmen of today. He graphicly tells of the many lows that would have stopped a lesser man. The young chip off the old block has his say as well. A FIRST CLASS READ AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My husband recieved this book as a wedding anniversary present. He said it was 5 star rating if you are a biker. He read it in 3 days., but he does that with all good books he enjoys.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Grand book very good read, i have met Ron and lived in the area so a lot of facts for me brilliant.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A good read
A very down to earth, honest book.
Ron tells his history well and shows the realities of what bike racing at all levels is all about. Read more
Ron tells his history well and shows the realities of what bike racing at all levels is all about. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ken Tucky
Inside view of Motorbike racing
In many ways, this book would merit 5 stars, but it falls a bit short in the literary sense. I wanted to read a book that would serve to put Mark Gardiner`s excellent Riding Man in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Orlando M. Shorter
Rocket Ron Haslam
Bought as a Christmas present for my husband. He will be taking it on holiday next week, so should keep him quiet for an hour or two. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mandy
5 star read
just finished reading 'rocket men' and was so glad i did! took me 3 days to read and i'm not a big reader but is just one that i couldn't put down. Read more
Published 7 months ago by long1
ron" the rocket" haslam.
A very good read, from Ron's rather madcap childhood in Langley Mills, one of 10 kids, who had to put up with a drunkard, workshy dad- he seemed to either be in the pub or jail! Read more
Published 12 months ago by road nomad
Not just motorcycle racing!
Really good book! The book is split between Ron's racing career and his tough upbringing. I've read several biographies of racers, and this is up there with the best. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Martin Heppenstall
ROCKET MEN
Bought as a Christmas present which was read in less than 2 weeks! I'm told it is a very good, interesting book and well written.
Published 17 months ago by Tracy B
Buy it now
As a race fan I always get a rider biography to take on holiday.
I watched Ron race for years and admired him a a racer but knew little of his life before the limelight. Read more
I watched Ron race for years and admired him a a racer but knew little of his life before the limelight. Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Elsworth
returns
some way amazon made a big error ,i ordered 3 books but ended up with 3 the same ,suppliers would take the back but at my expense ,very poor customer service will not use again... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. P. Carter
Rocket Review
This is a great read from start to finish. The gritty determination of this Derbyshire lad grips you and you just have to turn the next page. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by Mr. K. Green
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