David Jefferies

by Barker, Stuart

• ISBN13: 9781844256631
• ISBN10: 1844256634
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-11-01
• Publisher: Haynes Pubns

Summary

'Those who risk nothing, do nothing, achieve nothing, become nothing.' The epitaph inscribed on David Jefferiesrs" gravestone is not a quote from classic literature but the words of the man himself. It was the code he lived by, and ultimately, died by. As the undisputed master of the most dangerous race track in the world, the Isle of Man TT course, the affable Yorkshireman risked so much and achieved such legendary status before losing his life in practice for the 2003 TT. John McGuinness rated him as ls"probably the most naturally talented rider in the British paddockrs". This is his story.

Author Biography

Stuart Barker has written biographies of Niall Mackenzie, Steve Hislop, Barry Sheene and Evel Knievel. His TT Century: 100 Years of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy was nominated in the ‘Best Illustrated Title’ category in the 2008 British Sports Books awards. He lives in Kettering, Northants.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 6
Foreword	p. 7
In the Blood	p. 10
Yorkshire Born and Bred	p. 25
Crashing Cars	p. 48
The Big Time	p. 64
Crazy from the Heat	p. 78
The Mountain	p. 101
On Any Sunday	p. 112
David and Goliath	p. 127
The Man Who Wouldn't Give Up	p. 143
Record Breaker	p. 168
Foot and Mouth	p. 196
The Next Level	p. 208
Full Circle	p. 243
Risk	p. 252
Legacy	p. 270
Major career results	p. 273
Index	p. 288
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