{"product_id":"parrish-times-9781474607315","title":"Parrish Times","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampion motorcyclist and truck racer, television presenter, practical joker or just plain survivor - Steve Parrish has been called them all. \u003ci\u003eParrish Times\u003c\/i\u003e tracks his amazing journey over the last four decades, through a rollercoaster ride of emotions in surely the most dangerous and exhilarating sporting arena there is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 1970s Steve was competing for the world motorcycle championship with legendary team mate Barry Sheene on a Suzuki. After retiring in 1986, Steve managed a successful Yamaha factory team to three British Superbike Championship titles and started a truck-racing career, becoming the most successful truck racer ever. He also proved to be a natural commentator, first for BBC radio, then transferring to television with Sky, ITV and Eurosport. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgainst this backdrop are Steve''s notorious pranks: posing as a medical doctor to allow John Hopkins to fly from Japan to the Australian GP; impersonating Barry Sheene in a qualifying session; owning a f\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom team-mate of Barry Sheene, to Superbike team manager and European and British Truck champion to race commentator, Steve Parrish is motorsport's jack of all trades. \u003ci\u003eParrish Times: My Life as a Racer\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea fantastic look back at his career with some hilarious anecdotes. A great read for bikers and non-bikers alike\u003c\/b\u003e * Daily Express *\u003cbr\u003eA tale of life in the fast lane, \u003cb\u003epeppered with practical jokes and stunts\u003c\/b\u003e * Boundless *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orion Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739602891095,"sku":"9781474607315","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781474607315.jpg?v=1720052711","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/parrish-times-9781474607315","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}