A History Of Road Racing - Michl Technik

An essential guide to the history of motorcycle racing, featuring racing legends, archive action footage and fascinating stories. This thoughtful documentary traces the history of the sport from the early 1900s, through the creation of World Championship racing, into the era when purposebuilt short circuits replaced true road courses and on to examine the continuing passion for ‘real’ road racing.
Thoroughly researched archive footage features race action from legendary circuits, including Assen, Spa, the Isle of Man TT and Northern Ireland’s Dundrod track, plus there are contributions from race historians, experts like TV commentator Murray Walker and famous racers, including Geoff Duke and John Surtees. As well as revealing the history of today’s famous World Championship series, this programme examines the continued success of road races like the TT and Ulster Grand Prix. Road racing titles remain among Duke’s top-selling motorcycle DVDs, with rarely-seen archive material often proving the most in demand.
In addition to the millions of enthusiasts who follow short-circuit World Championship races, this absorbing history will prove essential viewing to the tens of thousands of fans who packed the road sides at famous road races like the TT and North West 200.
Global interest in road racing is growing, thanks to increased media coverage and the resurgence of events like the TT. Worldwide TV, internet and print coverage ensures interest in the history of motorcycle racing is at an all-time high. The release will be supported by a PR and marketing campaign targeting leading specialist publications, including Motorcycle News, Motorcycle Racer and Classic Racer, as well as more than 100 other proven media contacts.