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“My first contact with Mike Sinclair was initiated as a result of wanting to write about individuals from my home town (Christchurch) who had contributed to the success of the Marlboro Series in New Zealand 1973/74 – 1976/77,” says author Kerry. “Despite the fact that both Mike and I were from Christchurch, and that I had a real interest in motorcycling, it wasn’t until I began writing his biography that I became truly aware of the significance of his contribution to international racing.

“Mike is pragmatic and as self-effacing as they come, yet at the same time, he is an astute observer of the human condition. In writing the book I wanted to reflect that trait, which in my mind so characterises Mike, and this was also to be a view of the racing world ‘from the shed’. This story presents an entirely different perspective on motorcycle racing at the highest level, while documenting a period when two-strokes ruled, and Mike’s team initiated technological developments that not only won races, but influenced how most other manufacturers designed and built their bikes.”

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