Drag Bike Racing in Britain
From the Mid ‘60s to the Mid ‘80s
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
Av Keith Lee
229 kr
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A story of ultimate raw power on two wheels. Drag bike racing developed from a strong history of sprinting in the UK, with riders battling awesome machinery to become the quickest over the standing start ¼ mile. The variety of bikes constructed to assault the track was incredible during the sport’s formative years. From V8 power and triple-engined behemoths to an unbelievably quick 500 Vincent – all are featured here. But biggest was not always best, as this book highlights.The author is well qualified to chart the progress of the sport's outstanding riders, having witnessed first-hand their amazing progress. He has been a spectator, racer, Santa Pod commentator and leading photojournalist, and in this entertaining and gripping volume, his photographs capture the essence of this highly visual sport.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2010-11-15
- Mått205 x 190 x 7 mm
- Vikt318 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieThose Were the Days
- Antal sidor96
- FörlagDavid & Charles
- ISBN9781845843144
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