Ring of Fire: The Inside Story of Valentino Rossi and MotoGP

by Broadbent, Rick

• ISBN13: 9780760339541
• ISBN10: 0760339546
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-09-06
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl

Summary

Ring of Fireis an insider's account of the acclaim, heroism and pressures of being a MotoGP racer. This is a world where manufacturers invest millions, and where a rider will emerge from a coma with shattered bones to get back on his bike to save his job and race again for the checkered flag. This covers the whole of the modern MotoGP era, at the center of which is the phenomenal Valentino Rossi.Ring of Firecharts his rise, fall and rebirth, detailing the dark side of his infamous rivalries with Max Biaggi and Sete Gibernau as well as his battles with the tax man and the media. This warts-and-all tale offers an insightful, behind-the-scenes look at what makes these riders tick, from double World Superbike champion James Toseland to warring Spanish heroes Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa. Rick Broadbent introduces us, not just to the stars, but also to the officials, parents, doctors, team owners and fans who make up this white-knuckle sport. By turns funny, sad, shocking and uplifting, Ring of Fire brings us face to face with all those who are bonded by a shared love of risking it all at 200mph.

Author Biography

Sports journalist and Times (UK) reporter Rick Broadbent, is a long-time fixture on the MotoGP circuit. His relationship with both past and current champions and contenders brings keen insight to his writing.