A Guide to Motorcycle Racing
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Motorcycle racing can be fun, although many think it dangerous. But it is a fascinating sport, and can provide an outlet for the high spirits of young and old. Behind what is seen in racing and general motorcycling is a whole world that is unknown to many. Factories compete to try and outdo each other, and get a lead in the marketplace. The tactics employed can drive a leading manufacturer into bankruptcy if he falls behind his rivals. Each one faces a complex problem every year, and shares this with automobile makers. How to predict the demand for one's products in the coming year, and how to place orders for just the right number of items that will be required? This book follows the struggles of three motorcycle manufacturers to handle this conundrum, and how they won or lost in this deadly game.
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United States motorcycle enthusiasts can learn a lot by looking to their peers in Europe, which has as rich a history as they do.
Hedley J. Cox was living in England when he became involved in racing in the early 1950s. An engineer of the first order, he raced and designed machines and traveled with a team to International Grand Prix meetings in Europe.
In this behind-the-scenes look at the world of motorcycle racing, you’ll learn the answers to questions such as:
- How does management politics affect racing?
- Why did British motorcycle manufacturers lose the spirit of adventure that is so necessary in racing?
- What happened when that sense of adventure was lost?
He also examines the state of racing in the Canada, where he raced for a big manufacturer after moving to the United States. At every turn and curve, he encouraged others to embrace new ideas to beat competitors.
Join the author on a fascinating journey that spans thousands of miles with three different manufacturers with A Guide to Motorcycle Racing.
About the Author
Hedley J. Cox, a native of England, was an engineer when he first became interested in motorcycles. He began racing them in 1950, competing in the Isle of Man and other races. He immigrated to the United States in 1956, closing out his career with the U.S. Air Force.