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The 500cc World Champions: Kings of the Road Race [Hardcover]

Michael Scott (Author)

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Publication Date: 28 Mar 2002
A celebration of the story of 500cc winners. From 2002 this Blue Riband class will be open to a new category of motorcycle, 990cc four-strokes, which will change the character of Grand Prix racing overnight. Featuring anecdote and action, this volume chronicles the "true" 500cc top riders, from the early days before the World Championship was founded in 1949, right through to the 2001 title winner. Topics covered include: World Championship history and background; giants from the past, including Stanley Woods and Jimmy Guthrie; Mick Doohan talks about the experience of racing a 500; and Giacomo Agostini, Geoff Duke, John Surtees, Mike Hailwood, Eddie Lawson, Kenny Roberts, Wayne Rainey and others.

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Michael Scott has covered the full World Championship series continuously since 1984. He has written more than 15 books, including Haynes's successful Wayne Rainey: His own story, and edited Motocourse since 1990. He lives in London.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical Reference 27 Feb 2012
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Great book for historical reference. Lots of color photos and stories from the riders both past and current. Couldn't be happier.
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