Niall Mackenzie - The Autobiography ***Signed by Author***

Mackenzie, Niall; barker, Stuart

ISBN 10: 000714489X / ISBN 13: 9780007144891

Published by CollinsWillow, London, 2002

About this Item

First Edition / First Print (number line on copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2). Hardback copy in black cloth boards with silver gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 317pp. Colour and b/w photographs. Signed by author in black ink to title page. Not library copy, light rubbing to bottom board edge, few marks to reverse dustjacket. (5/7).

Seller Inventory # ABE-1681819226447

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Niall Mackenzie - The Autobiography ***Signed by Author***
• Publisher: CollinsWillow, London
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 000714489X
• ISBN 13: 9780007144891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

The 39-year-old Scot has been Britain's most successful Grand Prix racer since Barry Sheene. At his final race in Knockhill in August 2001, more than 20,000 fans turned up to bid farewell to their local hero.

The 39-year-old Scot has been Britain's most successful Grand Prix racer since Barry Sheene. At his final race in Knockhill in August 2001, more than 20,000 fans turned up to bid farewell to their local hero. Niall has come a long way from Denny where he would regularly get into trouble for racing round the streets, as well as in and out of the local chip shops, to impress the girls.

As an amateur it was recognized he had an abundance of talent, especially after winning his first race at Knockhill, but he also had a wild side and looks back on a time when chasing girls and getting drunk were as important as winning races.

After moving up through the amateur ranks and securing his first factory 500 rides on a Suzuki, Niall notched up a host of 500 GP podium finishes before moving to Superbikes. He proved unbeatable between 1996 and 1998 when he claimed a hat-trick of British Superbike titles. On each occasion he beat big-name team-mates Jamie Whitham, Chris Walker and Steve Hislop.

While he may have finished racing, his involvement in the sport will continue as he will be testing for the new World Superbike team managed by Carl Fogarty.

This is a fascinating look into the British GP and Superbike scene through the eyes of one of its legends.

About the Author

Niall Mackenzie is a three-time British Superbike champion and has just retired from competitive racing to join Carl Fogarty’s new team as a test rider.

Stuart Barker is a freelance journalist and also works for MCN on a regular basis.