• Comprehensive reference work on Grand Prix racing in the 1960s
• Foreword by former GP rider Tommy Robb
• Introductory overview of GP racing in the 60s
• Yearly detailed review of all the races
• Brief racing biographies of well-known riders
• Complete results of all Grands Prix down to sixth place
• Complete world championship results for the decade
• Year-by-year GP machine specification chart
• Rider performance statistical charts and circuit diagrams
• Brilliantly illustrated with 150 quality photographs
Description
This book examines the classic period of Grand Prix racing
from 1960 to 1969, and the men and machines involved. Covering the
emergence of the Japanese factories and the struggle for supremacy
between 2- and 4-stroke technologies, it is a fascinating exploration of
the last decade of ‘traditional’ Grand Prix racing, before significant
events changed the nature of the sport forever.
Synopsis
The 1960s was a unique era in the history of motorcycle
Grand Prix racing, and arguably marked the last period of ‘traditional’
road racing. The decade saw the rise of the Japanese factories that
would eventually dominate the sport, and the burgeoning two-stroke
technology that would go on to replace the traditional four stroke
machines. It was undoubtedly one of the most glorious and exciting
decades as far as technological diversity was concerned, with machines
that displayed a remarkable variety of technical complexity – at least
fifty different makes of machine from over half a dozen countries were
involved in the events.
This book covers these years in full – the bikes, the riders, and the
races – offering a beautifully illustrated and engrossing account of a
remarkable era in Grand Prix racing.
Additional Information
Period covered: 1960 to end 1969
Models covered: Covers all Grand Prix machines raced between 1960 and
1969. Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, MV Agusta, Norton, AJS,
Matchless, Benelli, Morini, Jawa, CZ, MZ, Bianchi, Kreidler, SKEB,
Vostock, Gilera, BMW, Aermacchi, Linto, Paton, Ossa.
