David Jefferies

by Barker, Stuart

• ISBN13: 9780857330086
• ISBN10: 085733008X
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-07-15
• Publisher: Haynes Pubns

Summary

Inscribed on the gravestone of David Jefferies is: 'Those who risk nothing do nothing, achieve nothing, become nothing'. 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 'probably the most naturally talented rider in the British paddock'. This is his story.

Author Biography

Stuart Barker has written biographies for Naill Mackenzie, Steve Hislop, Barry Sheene and Evel Knievel.  This 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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 6
Foreword	p. 7
Prologue	p. 10
In the Blood	p. 16
Yorkshire Born and Bred	p. 32
Crashing Cars	p. 56
The Big Time	p. 72
Crazy from the Heat	p. 86
The Mountain	p. 110
On Any Sunday	p. 121
David and Goliath	p. 137
The Man Who Wouldn't Give Up	p. 154
Record Breaker	p. 179
Foot and Mouth	p. 208
The Next Level	p. 220
Full Circle	p. 256
Risk	p. 266
Legacy	p. 285
Major career results	p. 290
Index	p. 306
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