Mick Doohan: Thunder from Down Under (Haynes) Book

Mick Doohan is the greatest motorcycle racer of modern times--some would say ever. The teak-tough Aussie has wrestled his 200mph Honda to more than 50 grand prix wins and five consecutive 500cc World Championships after fighting back from a near-crippling accident in 1992. His fearsome broadside riding style has captivated millions of fans worldwide and made him the sport's biggest-ever earner. Written with Doohan's input, this irreverent, fascinating, all-color book charts his life, from wild boyhood to grand master. Covered are his youth spent biking on the local rubbish dump, living in a squat, riding borrowed bikes, and finding he was fast. After learning the skills that would make him world champion, Doohan signed with Marlboro Yamaha for the Aussie Superbike series. His rapid rise to GP winner, was followed by an agonizing comeback from a 1992 crash that nearly led surgeons to amputate his right leg. After surviving the gruesome recovery program and winning five world titles from 1994 to 1998, what's next?Read More