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Chris Carter at Large: Stories from a lifetime in motorcycle racing Kindle Edition

by Chris Carter (Author), Richard Skelton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
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Few people have been as deeply involved in motorcycle sport as Chris Carter, a larger than life character and raconteur who was for a great number of years a journalist, commentator and broadcaster at the very top level of motorcycle sport.
This memoir is a funny, fascinating and unique insider view of professional motorcycling over more than six decades. From scrambling in the 1960s, to four decades of international road racing - including Daytona and Macau - as well as trials and speedway. Packed with remarkable stories and amusing anecdotes, as well as interesting reflections and astute observations, it is a light-hearted, highly readable autobiography which lifts the lid on an extraordinary world.
In past times, racing paddocks were open and friendly, and Chris felt part of a big, happy family. He lived cheek by jowl with the very top riders and shared their triumphs and tragedies; to many, he was a friend and confidante. Honest, frank and direct, Chris tells things exactly as they were, and provides insights into a fast disappearing world.

eBook ISBN: 978-1-787116-67-2 (9781787116672)
Print ISBN: 9781845840914 (9781845840914)
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"Sometimes cutting, often funny, always truthful ... a truly enjoyable, informative and fascinating read." - Nacelle



"A light-hearted book for you to enjoy ... this is not one to leave lying around to impress visitors but I am sure it will spend a lot of time travelling when the same friends borrow it" - Motor Cycling Club (MCC)



"an in depth, warts and all account of the riders who work hard and play hard ... [an]extremely interesting book ... I learnt a lot from this book and would recommend it without hesitation to those interested in past motorcycle sport." - On The Level

About the Author

Chris Carter has been a motorcycle broadcaster, commentator and journalist for more than 60 years. Few people have been as deeply involved in motorcycle sport. While still a boy, Chris found a niche as a precocious young circuit commentator and club reporter. In the 1960s, he was Motorcycle News' motocross correspondent, and for nearly 40 years, from the early 1970s onwards, he travelled the world covering international road racing. He is now semi-retired, but still works as a press officer for British road racing clubs and writes regular features for Classic Racer magazine. Richard Skelton has been a motorcyclist since first taking to the road on a Yamaha FS1-E on his 16th birthday in 1976, and his first book, Funky Mopeds, was about the 1970s sports moped phenomenon in which he played an active part.After 30 years working in the television industry as a sound editor, and time spent working as a newspaper reporter, as well as a writer for BikeSport News and other racing publications, he now combines writing books about motorcycles and classic cars with running a small B&B in the Yorkshire Pennines.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081THM2WR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Veloce Publishing Ltd. (November 20, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 30721 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 357 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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IndyTennis
5.0 out of 5 stars Great voice, great read.
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2016
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One of the best racing announcers of all time, also writes a great tome.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2016
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Fascinating book. Great storyteller
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Archy Ray
4.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
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It's a Christmas gift and I am sure he will like it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2016
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Good read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Used books are very good value
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2021
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Great service. Book was in good condition. My husband is enjoying it.
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Fabu
5.0 out of 5 stars grande Chris
Reviewed in Italy on July 6, 2020
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la storia del motociclismo in UK e del motomondiale da un protagonista dei paddock. accurato e alle volte esilarante. un must nella libreria degli appassionati. ciao Chris, ci mancherai.
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Pelayo
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all GP fans
Reviewed in Spain on December 14, 2016
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Great book, lots of interesting stories with the peefect style of this autor. highly recomended uf you like the continental circus era.
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JG
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book! A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2015
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I had the honour of once sharing Chris's company after winning a race at Mallory Park. That secured the championship for me and Chris came over for a chat and a cup of tea. I also once had Chris commentate at a race I lead at Cadwell, he said "I had an unassailable lead", whilst winning was important, to me it was of greater importance to have the legend say such great things! Anyway the book!.....What a great book! Light hearted, fun, easy to read Chis takes you through a fantastic journey through time and conjours up memories of a time past and easily forgotten. Highly recommended, you won't put it down until it's finished!
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5.0 out of 5 stars due to Chris I had my first experience of being "Chief Marshall" of all that was brilliant in British Scrambling
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2016
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Should have written it years ago. We were mates in his early years in Kettering and went everywhere in his FIAT 600. due to Chris I had my first experience of being "Chief Marshall" of all that was brilliant in British Scrambling. Well done Chris. hope to see you soon.JEFF
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