Motocross On-Air by Ian Berry
Foreword 1 by Dave Bickers Foreword 2 by Murray Walker In the 1960s, motocross became a TV phenomenon! At its peak the BBC TV Grandstand Programme was watched by millions every Saturday afternoon throughout the winter months, and it became a sensation for spectators and riders alike. This is the story of the races and riders, all the results, the
Like so many of his generation, Ian Berry was first introduced to the joys of motocross when, in company with his family, he tuned in to the BBC Grandstand programme. There he discovered a fast-moving, captivating sport, and was immediately hooked as he listened to the incomparable Murray Walker providing the frenetic commentary that complimented the remarkable display of riding skills on display. This 'baptism' clearly had a lasting effect on the youngster, who would go on to attend meetings in his native East Anglia at such time-honoured venues as Wakes Colne, Cadders Hill, Lyng and Hadleigh during the heyday of the sport in the 1960s and 70s. Indeed it was memories of such happy outings, rekindled by watching VHS compilations of racing from this period, that prompted him to try his hand at writing. This was in the late 1990s and the rest, as they say, is history! The photo shows Ian at the launch of his first book Out FRONT! in 2010. He lives with his wife and two children near Lisbon, Portugal, where he works as an English teac
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| ISBN 13 | 9781909213135 |
| ISBN 10 | 1909213136 |
| Title | Motocross On-Air |
| Author | Ian Berry |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Panther Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-10-17 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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