Mike Hailwood
Author | : Mick Woollett |
Publisher | : Haynes Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 1859606482 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781859606483 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Mike Hailwood has often been described as motorcycling's greatest rider. A superb all-around rider, Hailwood took eight world titles in the 250cc, 350cc and 500cc classes. This lavishly illustrated volume contains coverage of the British Championships and early Continental races in 1959 and 1960; riding for MV Agusta and Honda in 1960-61; back with Honda and four more world titles, 1966-68; BSA and the American Daytona classic, 1970-71; plus his incredible comeback in 1978 winning the Isle of Man TT on a Ducati and winning the Senior TT title on a Suzuki. Foreword by Giacomo Agostini. Hardbound, 10" x 10", 208 pages, 225 b&w illustrations, 16 color pages