100 Years of the Isle of Man TT by David Wright

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From the days of single-speed, belt-driven machines delivering 5 bhp, to the highly developed projectiles offering a fearsome 200 bhp, race fans have watched in awe as motorcyclists rode the fastest machines of their day around the mountain course, in pursuit of a coveted Tourist Trophy. This book looks at 100 years of this famous Trophy contest.

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100 Years of the Isle of Man TT by David Wright

Run over the every-day roads of the Isle of Man for the past 100 years, the world-famous Tourist Trophy races have gripped the imaginations of successive generations of motorcyclists. From the earliest days of single-speed, belt-driven machines delivering 5 bhp, to the highly developed projectiles of today offering a fearsome 200 bhp, race fans have thronged the roadside banks and watched in awe as the best racing motorcyclists in the world rode the fastest machines of their day around the twists, turns and climbs of the 374 mile Mountain Course, all in pursuit of a coveted Tourist Trophy.
David Wright is the author of several motorcycle history books, including Vincent published by Crowood. His deep interest in the TT goes back to his youth and this book is the culmination of years of research. He lives on the Isle of Man.
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ISBN 13 9781861269065
ISBN 10 1861269064
Title 100 Years of the Isle of Man TT
Author David Wright
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Year published 2007-01-22
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.