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Model Number: R-107742-9
Brand: HISTORY OF MOTORCYCLE RACING IN AUSTRALIA 1901-1969
Online Retailer ID: 1580017
Located in: Dvds, Sport, Motorsport
Motorcycle racing in Australia began around 1901. Two unknown riders with primitive machines, little more than bicycles with engines slung in them, decided to see who was the fastest.Australia’s love affair with motorcycles was born…
From the early origins, to modern time, motorcycles and their daredevils riders have formed a integral part of the Australian culture. Each chapter of this exciting story, told through rare film footage and photographs, is enriched by commentary from experts Jim Scaysbrook, Rod Sayward and motorcycling greats including Australian champions Maurie Quincey, Bert Flood, Max “Atom” Rathbone, Linsey Erkert, Ray Owen and international speedway star Neil Tret.
Journey with us as we rediscover many fantastic moments in Australian motorcycle racing history.
Great original footage
By Sven from Melbourne on 5/11/2008
Pros:
Engaging Characters, Entertaining, High Production Value, Informative, Original
Best Uses:
At Home, Perfect Gift
Describe Yourself:
Casual Viewer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This film really made me think about just how brave our early racers really were.. flying around those very ordinary tracks on even more ordinary machinery...just imagine how fast some of them would be today...this film really is a great insight into the pioneering days of Motorcycle sport in Australia
Great interviews and great old footage..side cars belting along goat tracks..isle of Mann.. 6 day trials..Speedway.. its funny in parts too. my advise is just get it, sit back and soak it in.