Just wondering if anyone has read Jeremy McGrath’s biography ‘Wide Open’? and can tell me if it was a interesting worth while read or not?

Also if anyone has any other moto related biographies they could recommend that would be great ??

Yes was pretty good, only thing was I would have expected it to be longer. Got mine from Amazon cheap and passed it onto fellow motohead at work

I read that while I was in middle school. Very good to a 12 year old me

Awesome book. I have read it about 10 times over the years.

If only we could get one from rc, JS and chad as well

Awesome, thanks for the reviews. I will pull the trigger on buying a copy. Yeah I really hope Chad will do one in the near future when he wraps his career up.

I remember reading it about 10 years ago and when i started i couldn't put it down read right through until 3 or 4am i was about 22 but loved it!

Really looking forward to this book now. So many great personalities in the last 20 or so years, hopefully we will see more biographies put out one day.

Let me see if I can find it at home I’ll send it to you

I have read it multiple times over the years and have loved it! Does anybody know if there are any other good Moto autobiographies out there?

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Matthew_Merrill wrote:

I have read it multiple times over the years and have loved it! Does anybody know if there are any other good Moto autobiographies out there?

David Bailey's. Unfortunately, it has yet to be written.

I bought it on amazon used for like 3 bucks. Its entertaining but short.

Aussie_power_sports wrote:

Awesome book. I have read ...more

Aussie_power_sports wrote:

Awesome book. I have read it about 10 times over the years.

If only we could get one from rc, JS and chad as well

Js7 would be REALLY interesting! From the struggles the family had when james was young to his suspension who led to the end of his career.

A book like that has to come right!?

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Matthew_Merrill wrote:

I have read it multiple times over the years and have loved it! Does anybody know if there are any other good Moto autobiographies out there?

Travis Pastrana has a great also, I read it a bunch as a kid. Give you a good insight into what really makes him tick and why he does the things he does. Definitely had a huge impact on me growing up.

Sideways wrote:

Js7 would be REALLY ...more

Sideways wrote:

Js7 would be REALLY interesting! From the struggles the family had when james was young to his suspension who led to the end of his career.

A book like that has to come right!?

He can't even write a social media update nevermind a book.

Matthew_Merrill wrote:

I have read it multiple ...more

Matthew_Merrill wrote:

I have read it multiple times over the years and have loved it! Does anybody know if there are any other good Moto autobiographies out there?

NorCal 50+ wrote:

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NorCal 50+ wrote:

David Bailey's. Unfortunately, it has yet to be written.

Agree on David Bailey except,a book wont due it justice, David Bailey needs a Movie!

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Just wondering if anyone ...more

420sendit wrote:

Just wondering if anyone has read Jeremy McGrath’s biography ‘Wide Open’? and can tell me if it was a interesting worth while read or not?

Also if anyone has any other moto related biographies they could recommend that would be great ??

Amazing book have read it 3 times. First time I picked it up I read it cover to cover no joke. Definitely a must read.

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Just wondering if anyone ...more

420sendit wrote:

Just wondering if anyone has read Jeremy McGrath’s biography ‘Wide Open’? and can tell me if it was a interesting worth while read or not?

Also if anyone has any other moto related biographies they could recommend that would be great ??

adjentleman wrote:

Amazing book have read it ...more

adjentleman wrote:

Amazing book have read it 3 times. First time I picked it up I read it cover to cover no joke. Definitely a must read.

Agreed. Read one copy so many times between me and my boy that l had to buy a freshie for Jeremy to sign.

Definitely a must read for motoheads.

I haven't read it, but when I do, it sounds like cover to cover is the way to go.

Super cool book i read it over and over until it fell apart in 8th grade. I’ll always be a huge McGrath fan

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Just wondering if anyone ...more

420sendit wrote:

Just wondering if anyone has read Jeremy McGrath’s biography ‘Wide Open’? and can tell me if it was a interesting worth while read or not?

Also if anyone has any other moto related biographies they could recommend that would be great ??

Another great read I just finished is Catching The Sky by Colton Moore and Keith O'Brien. Idk if you're familiar with the Moore Brothers and their story but it is a very inspirational story.

Have always been meaning to read it. This thread reminded me so I finally bought one off Amazon. Looking forward to it's arrival after reading the comments here.

Stefan Everts book.

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Just wondering if anyone ...more

420sendit wrote:

Just wondering if anyone has read Jeremy McGrath’s biography ‘Wide Open’? and can tell me if it was a interesting worth while read or not?

Also if anyone has any other moto related biographies they could recommend that would be great ??

Yes it was a great read.

Hahah. I called in sick to work to read it

I read it a while back. I'm not much of a reader, but I thought it was interesting. I'd recommend it.

It’s an ok book to read if you’re a fan og MC or the 90’s mx/sx scene. Loved what we got. However, it is very poorly written, and I felt like there were things missing or not enough in depth. Also, the language used in it is pretty simple. It was cheap and I liked it enogh to finish it. Kind of wanted more though

there is a Josh Coppins book written by Andy McGechan that is pretty good,

I have read the McGrath one, and it is good,

no sure what ever happened to the Chad Reed book that was in the making,

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scott_nz wrote:

there is a Josh Coppins book written by Andy McGechan that is pretty good,

I have read the McGrath one, and it is good,

no sure what ever happened to the Chad Reed book that was in the making,

He's waiting to finish the final chapter haha

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JM485 wrote:

Travis Pastrana has a great also, I read it a bunch as a kid. Give you a good insight into what really makes him tick and why he does the things he does. Definitely had a huge impact on me growing up.

What’s the title of his book?

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Just wondering if anyone ...more

420sendit wrote:

Just wondering if anyone has read Jeremy McGrath’s biography ‘Wide Open’? and can tell me if it was a interesting worth while read or not?

Also if anyone has any other moto related biographies they could recommend that would be great ??

adjentleman wrote:

Another great read I just ...more

adjentleman wrote:

Another great read I just finished is Catching The Sky by Colton Moore and Keith O'Brien. Idk if you're familiar with the Moore Brothers and their story but it is a very inspirational story.

Nah haven’t heard of him before, snowmobiles aren’t really around in Australia hahaha. But always keen for a good book so I’ll try grab a copy thanks for the recommendation.