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In a world where it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain a dominance in any sporting discipline, Fogarty has won the World Superbike Championship no fewer than four times including back-to-back wins. Carl has come a long way since the early 1980s when he used to travel to circuits as far away as Finland in a clapped-out old horsebox. But those early days were also wild and enjoyable times. Tales of hell-raising abound: staggering home at five in the morning before the Isle of Man TT was clearly not the best preparation for one of the most dangerous races in the world. This autobiography tells his tale of a working class Lancashire boy made good in one of the most dangerous and glamorous of sports.
This autobiography examines the trajectory of Carl Fogarty from a working-class background to his status as a four-time World Superbike Champion. The narrative documents the evolution of professional motorcycle racing through the lens of Fogarty's personal experiences, detailing the transition from the rudimentary conditions of the early 1980s to the high-stakes, professionalized environment of modern championship racing. It explores the intersection of extreme physical risk, technical discipline, and the hedonistic lifestyle that characterized the sport during his tenure.
What You Will Find
The text provides a candid, unvarnished look at the professional racing circuit, emphasizing the grit required to succeed in a high-mortality sport. It serves as a primary source for understanding the career arc of one of the most successful figures in superbike history.
Page Count:
318
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
Publisher:
Harpercollins Pub Ltd
ISBN-10:
0002189607
ISBN-13:
9780002189606
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