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On-board motorcycle footage, filmed from the rider's perspective at a number of prestigious racing meetings, including the TT, the Ulster GP, the NW200 and the Southern 100. Riders featured include Joey Dunlop, Steve Hislop, Nick Jefferies, and Iain Duffus.
Steve Hislop was one of the most famous motorcycle racers in the world. He had always been a controversial and outspoken character having had many famous clashes and splits with teams and riders over the years, not always to his advantage. Season 2003 was no different. Steve's life was incredible, funny and ultimately tragic. Hislop made his debut in 1979 on a bike paid for by his father, but when the latter died of a heart-attack, he embarked on a self-destructive quest that resulted in more crashed bikes and cars than he can remember. Three years later his brother Garry was killed racing at Silloth. It looked as if he would never race again but while on holiday at the Isle of Man TT races in 1983, he was mesmerised by the sight of Joey Dunlop and he knew he had to try it. He took to the roads immediately, amassing an amazing career record of 11 wins and was the first rider in history to lap the course at an average speed of over 120mph. Hizzy's TT victories over big name rivals like Joey Dunlop and Carl Fogarty made him a living legend beyond the confines of just the UK. He turned his back on the Isle of Man in 1994, claiming it was too fast and dangerous for modern superbikes. However, he had already proved he was just as fast on purpose-built short circuits having won the British 250cc championship in 1990 and then went on to win the British Superbike (BSB) title in 1995 and 2002. Defending a title is always difficult and made even harder when your current team doesn't give you a new contract. However, season 2003 started positively for Steve, inasmuch as he found a new team, but he was sacked half way through the season after a string of poor results on an uncompetitive bike. These events, however, paled into insignificance when Steve was killed in July 2003 when the helicopter he was flying crashed in a remote Scottish border region. His book is a fitting tribute to a motor racing legend.
A 120 mph low level viewpoint of a 1990 practice lap with Steve Hislop, plus rider commentary. The camera is mounted at wheel level.
Biography of motorcyle racer Robert Dunlop. Features interviews with those who know him best, including friends and family, journalist Jimmy Walker, race promoter Billy Nutt, and rivals Carl Fogarty, Steve Hislop and Jeremy McWilliams. Also includes an interview with Robert himself, talking about his career and his relationship with his brother Joey.
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