Author: Roger Hughes
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787117103
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Until recently, Gary Hocking was the only World Motorcycle Champion of his era without a book dedicated to his life. This book reveals Gary's life in Rhodesia, how he was helped to become a World Champion, his dedication, and retirement at a young age - and the accident that cost him his life.
‘Sox’
Author: Roger Hughes
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787117103
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Until recently, Gary Hocking was the only World Motorcycle Champion of his era without a book dedicated to his life. This book reveals Gary's life in Rhodesia, how he was helped to become a World Champion, his dedication, and retirement at a young age - and the accident that cost him his life.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787117103
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Until recently, Gary Hocking was the only World Motorcycle Champion of his era without a book dedicated to his life. This book reveals Gary's life in Rhodesia, how he was helped to become a World Champion, his dedication, and retirement at a young age - and the accident that cost him his life.
Jim Redman - Six Times World Motorcycle Champion - The Autobiography
Author: Jim Redman
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845845498
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
The incredible rags to riches story of one of the world's greatest motorcycle racers.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845845498
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
The incredible rags to riches story of one of the world's greatest motorcycle racers.
Sox
Author: Roger Hughes
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845848620
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Gary 'Sox' Hocking raced against the likes of Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood and John Surtees, and eventually became double world champion - yet his name remains largely forgotten. He retired at an early stage in his career, and the explanation so often given for this ultimately proved far removed from the real reason. Roger Hughes' fascinating book is a positive celebration of Hocking's life and career. Stories reveal how he went from riding a motorbike to work to becoming world champion - a riveting journey, made more so by being told by those who were close to him. Gary's decision to move to car racing because it was safer, only to then be killed in a car, makes for a tragic end to his tale. This book explores the many suggestions as to how the accident happened. With photos covering Hocking's early career racing Nortons in South Africa, through to his final motorcycle ride, at the 1962 Isle of Man TT - a win that was, in many ways, so important to him - this book is a fitting tribute to a forgotten champion.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845848620
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Gary 'Sox' Hocking raced against the likes of Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood and John Surtees, and eventually became double world champion - yet his name remains largely forgotten. He retired at an early stage in his career, and the explanation so often given for this ultimately proved far removed from the real reason. Roger Hughes' fascinating book is a positive celebration of Hocking's life and career. Stories reveal how he went from riding a motorbike to work to becoming world champion - a riveting journey, made more so by being told by those who were close to him. Gary's decision to move to car racing because it was safer, only to then be killed in a car, makes for a tragic end to his tale. This book explores the many suggestions as to how the accident happened. With photos covering Hocking's early career racing Nortons in South Africa, through to his final motorcycle ride, at the 1962 Isle of Man TT - a win that was, in many ways, so important to him - this book is a fitting tribute to a forgotten champion.
Rhodesian Sports Profiles, 1907-1979
Author: Glen Byrom
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Rhodesians Worldwide
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Zimbabweans
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Zimbabweans
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Sox & Martin
Author: Jim Schild
Publisher: Cartech
ISBN: 9781613254783
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Sox & Martin: The Most Famous Team in Drag Racing is a comprehensive archival recap of straight-line racing's greatest duo.
Publisher: Cartech
ISBN: 9781613254783
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Sox & Martin: The Most Famous Team in Drag Racing is a comprehensive archival recap of straight-line racing's greatest duo.
Foal Registrations, Illinois Conceived & Foaled Standardbreds
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foals
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foals
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
In the Shadow of the Tokolosh
Author: Conrad K
Publisher: Silverling Inspired
ISBN: 0956561403
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Four young men growing up in the wilderness, as the last remnants of colonialism in Africa. While the world and its attitude changed around them, they found themselves fighting to save their way of life, in a land that did not share their views or values. Set in the Zambezi Valley, where the white man made his last stand in Africa.
Publisher: Silverling Inspired
ISBN: 0956561403
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Four young men growing up in the wilderness, as the last remnants of colonialism in Africa. While the world and its attitude changed around them, they found themselves fighting to save their way of life, in a land that did not share their views or values. Set in the Zambezi Valley, where the white man made his last stand in Africa.
Foal Registrations of Illinois Conceived and Foaled Standardbreds
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foals
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foals
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Casey Stoner: Pushing the Limits
Author: Casey Stoner
Publisher: Hachette Australia
ISBN: 0733631886
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The bestselling autobiography of Casey Stoner, Australia's two-time MotoGP Champion. 'If you never give up, anything can happen' - Casey Stoner Showing anything is possible when determination meets talent, two-time World MotoGP champion Casey Stoner shares his inspirational journey from Queensland toddler, with an extraordinary ability on a motorbike, to his decision to retire at twenty-seven with nothing left to prove. For the first time, he tells of his early family life, the development of his riding skills and why his parents decided to sell everything and travel from Australia to Europe to chase the dream and support his aim to become World Champion when he was only fourteen years old. As fearless with his opinions as he is on the racetrack, Casey includes all the highs and lows of his life so far: the real reason he left for Europe so young, his thoughts on racing as it stands today, the riders' hierarchy, the politics of racing, the importance of family, his battle with illness and why he decided to turn his back on a multimillion-dollar contract when he was still winning. And he will let us in on some of the new goals he has set for himself. Pushing the Limits is a unique and remarkable account of self-sacrifice and determination to succeed against the odds, the inspiring story of a young Australian who took on the world on his terms, his way. . . and won.
Publisher: Hachette Australia
ISBN: 0733631886
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The bestselling autobiography of Casey Stoner, Australia's two-time MotoGP Champion. 'If you never give up, anything can happen' - Casey Stoner Showing anything is possible when determination meets talent, two-time World MotoGP champion Casey Stoner shares his inspirational journey from Queensland toddler, with an extraordinary ability on a motorbike, to his decision to retire at twenty-seven with nothing left to prove. For the first time, he tells of his early family life, the development of his riding skills and why his parents decided to sell everything and travel from Australia to Europe to chase the dream and support his aim to become World Champion when he was only fourteen years old. As fearless with his opinions as he is on the racetrack, Casey includes all the highs and lows of his life so far: the real reason he left for Europe so young, his thoughts on racing as it stands today, the riders' hierarchy, the politics of racing, the importance of family, his battle with illness and why he decided to turn his back on a multimillion-dollar contract when he was still winning. And he will let us in on some of the new goals he has set for himself. Pushing the Limits is a unique and remarkable account of self-sacrifice and determination to succeed against the odds, the inspiring story of a young Australian who took on the world on his terms, his way. . . and won.