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A History of the Sidecar TT Races, 1923-2023

Af: Matthew Richardson Engelsk Hardback

A History of the Sidecar TT Races, 1923-2023

Af: Matthew Richardson Engelsk Hardback
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The Isle of Man TT is arguably the most historic motorsport event on the planet. Its 37 ¾ mile Mountain Course is the world’s oldest racing circuit that is still in use. Three wheeled machines first appeared in 1923, and were an instant hit with the spectators. Early pioneer Fred Dixon set the standard for technical innovation with his banking sidecar, but lack of manufacturer support meant that the class was soon dropped. When sidecar outfits made a comeback at the TT in the 1950s, it was West German BMW machines which dominated the podium places. The Munich factory supported World Championship contenders such as Max Deubel, Georg Auerbacher and Siegfried Schauzu, and it was not until the late 60s that BSA-mounted British riders began a fight-back. Through the 1970s Yamaha two stoke engines were the weapon of choice at the TT, and powered the likes of World Champions George O’Dell and Jock Taylor; that is until Mick Boddice secured the support of Honda UK. Boddice battled it out with the rising young star Dave Molyneux, who would go on to dominate the sidecar TT over three decades as the most successful driver in the history of the event. In recent years the pace at the TT has been set by the electrifying World Championship duo of Ben and Tom Birchall. Sidecar Century celebrates the technical innovation and sheer determination of all of these competitors, over 100 years of classic racing.
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The Isle of Man TT is arguably the most historic motorsport event on the planet. Its 37 ¾ mile Mountain Course is the world’s oldest racing circuit that is still in use. Three wheeled machines first appeared in 1923, and were an instant hit with the spectators. Early pioneer Fred Dixon set the standard for technical innovation with his banking sidecar, but lack of manufacturer support meant that the class was soon dropped. When sidecar outfits made a comeback at the TT in the 1950s, it was West German BMW machines which dominated the podium places. The Munich factory supported World Championship contenders such as Max Deubel, Georg Auerbacher and Siegfried Schauzu, and it was not until the late 60s that BSA-mounted British riders began a fight-back. Through the 1970s Yamaha two stoke engines were the weapon of choice at the TT, and powered the likes of World Champions George O’Dell and Jock Taylor; that is until Mick Boddice secured the support of Honda UK. Boddice battled it out with the rising young star Dave Molyneux, who would go on to dominate the sidecar TT over three decades as the most successful driver in the history of the event. In recent years the pace at the TT has been set by the electrifying World Championship duo of Ben and Tom Birchall. Sidecar Century celebrates the technical innovation and sheer determination of all of these competitors, over 100 years of classic racing.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 224
ISBN-13: 9781399044547
Indbinding: Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 1399044540
Kategori: Idrætshistorie
Udg. Dato: 9 jul 2024
Længde: 27mm
Bredde: 166mm
Højde: 241mm
Forlag: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Oplagsdato: 9 jul 2024
Forfatter(e): Matthew Richardson
Forfatter(e) Matthew Richardson


Kategori Idrætshistorie


ISBN-13 9781399044547


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 224


Udgave


Længde 27mm


Bredde 166mm


Højde 241mm


Udg. Dato 9 jul 2024


Oplagsdato 9 jul 2024


Forlag Pen & Sword Books Ltd