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-Truth, Lies, and O-Rings. About the events and decisions leading up to the Challenger disaster, then the ensuing investigation. Written by one of the Thiokol engineers/whistleblowers. Long (600-something pages) but reads quickly.
-Beast. The story of Penske’s secret pushrod engine that was able to exploit a rule to gain an advantage at Indy. I’m not doing it justice, but for anyone who’s a fan of Indy (the way it used to be) and/or engines and mechanical stuff, it’s great.
-Above Average: Naval Aviation the Hard Way. DD Smith’s story of leaving rural Minnesota and ultimately becoming a Navy fighter pilot flying combat missions in Vietnam. He returned to the US after combat and became a test pilot. If memory serves he then rose in rank and had command in one or more bases/programs. Been awhile since I read it, so I can’t recall exactly. Good read, interesting perspective on Vietnam from someone who was there, and great for a guy (me) whose dream it was to fly fighters, but wasn’t able to.
https://www.amazon.ca/Motocross-Saved-My-Life-Darkness/dp/1525553550
True story and great read by a fellow racer here in Canada. I'm not a reader much, but couldn't put this down. Good luck on your recovery!
Not MX, but "Crash and Byrne" the story of Tommy Byrne who should've been an F1 star in the 1980's is a hell of a read. A huge talent who went from local banger-racing in Ireland to F1 in 4 years but got stitched up just as he should've hit the big time. He went to Indycar then ended up racing for drug cartel-funded teams in South America after a big downward spiral in luck.
He was a party animal and complete headcase, and the story is pretty near the knuckle at times, but I had to read the whole thing in one sitting. It's an amazing story.
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John penton and the off-road motorcycle revolution. Quick and easy read about the father of off-road in the US
Thank you.
Here’s the link:
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Rob
Both are awesome capture of the era, Lackey's especially filled with great pictures, and true foundations of technique have not changed that much.
I'd add Torsten Hallman's Mr. Motocross, which everyone should find a copy of.
Anything by Doug Hall!
Suggestions below. Also poke around eBay - search on "Motocross yearbooks" - tons out there.
The Art of Racing in the Rain, a novel, focused on car racing from a Dog's PoV. It is a good heartfelt read:
https://www.amazon.com/Art-Racing-Rain-Tie-Novel-dp-006236491X/dp/006236491X/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
DC at RacerX penned this article. Lots of good books here. Try to find Roddy MacLeod's book Will to Victory, Mr. Motocross is an old school classic.
https://racerxonline.com/2019/10/11/the-list-best-motocross-books
Some of the books mentioned in other posts can be purchased off of We Want Fast website.
https://shop.wewentfast.com/collections/literature
Jimmy Weinert's biography
https://www.amazon.com/JAMMIN-JIMMY-WEINERT-Living-Dream/dp/1976845866/ref=asc_df_1976845866/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312763424639&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17272141951678090450&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1016202&hvtargid=pla-569972211531&psc=1&mcid=642f145015fd3f50ab781152e1cbd072&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqsitBhDlARIsAGMR1RjuA9EqDYnZOy29Yh4a-HaJ0u0wAyCFCpxWl2lBbxMAhpHM3r2CUDIaAu26EALw_wcB
Hurricane Bob Hannah book
https://www.amazon.com/Hurricane-Hannah-Story-Tom-Madigan/dp/0760333009/ref=sr_1_2?crid=PO3UZQAMWDQX&keywords=bob+hannah+book&qid=1706209509&s=books&sprefix=bob+hannah+book%2Cstripbooks%2C243&sr=1-2
My neighbor is Jim Scobee. He was the brother of the commander of the Challenger. Francis “Dick” Scobee. I got to see some pretty cool stuff on his living room walls. Lots of NASA stuff and, other things of interest surrounding his brother. Unfortunately, Jim passed last August. Super cool, very interesting guy I’m thankful I got a chance to know.
Man. There’s a lot of books to choose from. Thank you for all of the responses. I really appreciate it.
Ordered. Thank you for providing the link. 👍🏼
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Thank you for your order!
My big brother gave me this for Christmas this past year. Pictures alone are worth whatever the book costs....
The pics of the works bikes, and the stories about them are fantastic.
Here’s a book you might enjoy and that will hopefully inspire you.
Pit Row
Have you watched the adventure riding series with Charley Boorman and Ewan mcgregor?
The long way round
the long way down
the long way up
I think they are all on Apple currently. Two buddies take their bikes around the world. Pretty cool series, 8-10 episodes per season if I remember correctly. I know, not strictly moto or a book but a good time killer with interesting content.
I ordered the book based on your suggestion.
I’m about 1/2 way through it at this point.
It’s a good book.
After reading about the legal proceedings, all I can think is, I’ll never own a Suzuki.
Thank you.
Here’s the book for those of you interested.
Once I finish it, I’ll be ordering some of the other suggestions.
Thanks everyone.
Another recommendation for Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance; one of the more influential books in my life.
I received your book today.
Thanks Rob.
Stealing Speed by Mat Oxley is an amazing read.
Another plug for Monkey Butt, by Rick Sieman (aka Super Hunky). Not specifically moto, but a good read none the less.
How’s the recovery and reading adventures coming along? I wanted to throw out one I read last year about deep divers and a German U-boat recovery. True story, and very interesting, even if non-moto. Fuels the adventure spirit while you’re laid up. It’s called Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson.
Best thing I ever read on the Columbia catastrophe (and shorter, but still a long read for a magazine). Author is a magnificent writer.
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2003/11/columbias-last-flight/304204/
I’m hanging in there. PT twice a week and, finally getting into strength training. Thanks for asking. I just wrapped up, An Inventors Life. It was a really good book. I’m moving on to, The Inside Line tonight.
I like WWII stuff. I’ll definitely check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.
Excellent! Glad it arrived promptly. Enjoy!
Slightly off Moto, but any of the Guy Martin books are awesome. The guy is a legend! If you want to read about a ‘Diesel Mechanic’ that just happens to one of the most fearless people on a two wheeled bike, then this is a great book. It inspired me to look further in life, and find excitement away from what people perceive as ordinary. One would assume that because he is badass on a bike then he should always follow the racing route in life and walk a certain way, but he thinks otherwise and does some epic projects/events.
My personal favourite is Worms to Catch.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guy-Martin-Worms-Catch/dp/0753545322
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