The smallest things

» 2000, BSB, final race, and Suzuki’s Chris Walker only had to be fourth to be champ. Valve retainers were a weak spot so frequently replaced, but new ones hadn’t arrived for the last engine rebuild. The team re-used existing bits... and one failed. The BSB title was lost due to a £4 part. They arrived from Japan the Tuesday after the race, with a note saying sorry...