Kelly Moran
A Hell of a Life
2014
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7509-5388-7 (ISBN)
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7509-5388-7 (ISBN)
This is the book that speedway fans the world over have been waiting for: the inside story of the Californian hell-raiser, Kelly Moran.
The charismatic American was one of the most spectacular and naturally talented riders to race speedway and very few share that incredible ability which ensured that he performed at the highest level for most of his career.
A three-times World Finalist, double World Team Champion and US National Champion, Kelly’s talent as a racer took him around the world, while his exploits off the track have become legendary – making him one of the most popular riders ever.
From leading the USA to world glory, via a near-death hotel accident, to joy-riding in a president’s bus, Brian Burford’s new book mixes the legendary tales of excess off the track with the success and popularity on the race circuit.
With contributions from his family, friends and rivals, and written by one his closest friends, this book finally brings you the real story of Kelly Moran.
The charismatic American was one of the most spectacular and naturally talented riders to race speedway and very few share that incredible ability which ensured that he performed at the highest level for most of his career.
A three-times World Finalist, double World Team Champion and US National Champion, Kelly’s talent as a racer took him around the world, while his exploits off the track have become legendary – making him one of the most popular riders ever.
From leading the USA to world glory, via a near-death hotel accident, to joy-riding in a president’s bus, Brian Burford’s new book mixes the legendary tales of excess off the track with the success and popularity on the race circuit.
With contributions from his family, friends and rivals, and written by one his closest friends, this book finally brings you the real story of Kelly Moran.
Brian Burford is a journalist who has worked in motorcycle racing and the film industry. He is the author of "Breaking the Limits," "Leigh Adams," "No Bull," and "Until the Can Ran Out," as well as countless articles for Speedway magazines. He and Kelly Moran were great friends for many years.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 6.10.2014 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 16 Plates, black and white; 16 Plates, black and white; 60 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Stroud |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Motor- / Rad- / Flugsport | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7509-5388-8 / 0750953888 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7509-5388-7 / 9780750953887 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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