Drag Bike Racing in Britain
From the Mid '60s to the Mid '80s
Will be published approx. on 15. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-84584-314-4 (ISBN)
Description
A story of ultimate raw power on two wheels. Drag bike racing developed from a strong history of sprinting in the UK, with riders battling awesome machinery to become the quickest over the standing start 1/4 mile.
The variety of bikes constructed to assault the track was incredible during the sport's formative years. From V8 power and triple-engined behemoths to an unbelievably quick 500 Vincent - all are featured here. But biggest was not always best, as this book highlights.
The author is well qualified to chart the progress of the sport's outstanding riders, having witnessed first-hand their amazing progress. He has been a spectator, racer, Santa Pod commentator and leading photojournalist, and in this entertaining and gripping volume, his photographs capture the essence of this highly visual sport.
The variety of bikes constructed to assault the track was incredible during the sport's formative years. From V8 power and triple-engined behemoths to an unbelievably quick 500 Vincent - all are featured here. But biggest was not always best, as this book highlights.
The author is well qualified to chart the progress of the sport's outstanding riders, having witnessed first-hand their amazing progress. He has been a spectator, racer, Santa Pod commentator and leading photojournalist, and in this entertaining and gripping volume, his photographs capture the essence of this highly visual sport.
Reviews / Votes
"With the festive season fast approaching, 'Drag Bike Racing in Britain' should be placed immediately at the top of the Christmas list of any drag bike fan, or indeed any drag racing fan." - eurodragster.com "Richly illustrated with period photographs of the bikes and personalities, the book showcases the wide variety of machinery developed to cover the standing quarter and includes insights from many of the top drag-racers of the period." - British Dealer NewsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84584-314-4 (9781845843144)
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Additional editions
E-Book
05/2019
Princeton University Press
€11.49
Available for download
Person
A qualified mechanical engineering designer, Keith Lee has been actively involved in drag racing for 20 years. From impressed young spectator at the drag festivals, he went on to compete on one of the more unusual machines, before spending many years as a writer and photographer working for various national and international publications - most notably, as drag strip correspondent for Motor Cycle Weekly.
Keith was also a commentator at Santa Pod Raceway for ten years, and served on the committee of the main organising club of the period, the BDR&HRA. He now works as a professional photographer.
Keith was also a commentator at Santa Pod Raceway for ten years, and served on the committee of the main organising club of the period, the BDR&HRA. He now works as a professional photographer.
Content
Acknowledgements & dedication Foreword The quest for speed Drag racing establishes its home Charting the significant events The riders American influence The engines The weird and wonderful Still going Index