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Book SynopsisGary `Sox' Hocking raced against the likes of Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood and John Surtees, and eventually became double world champion - yet his name remains largely forgotten. He retired at an early stage in his career, and the explanation so often given for this ultimately proved far removed from the real reason. Roger Hughes' fascinating book is a positive celebration of Hocking's life and career. Stories reveal how he went from riding a motorbike to work to becoming world champion - a riveting journey, made more so by being told by those who were close to him. Gary's decision to move to car racing because it was safer, only to then be killed in a car, makes for a tragic end to his tale. This book explores the many suggestions as to how the accident happened. With photos covering Hocking's early career racing Nortons in South Africa, through to his final motorcycle ride, at the 1962 Isle of Man TT - a win that was, in many ways, so important to him - this book is a fitting tribute to a forgotten champion. This popular book is now available in paperback.
Trade ReviewRoger Hughes' fascinating book is a positive celebration of Hocking's life and career. Stories reveal how her went from riding a motorbike to work to becoming world champion; a riveting journey, made more so by being told by those who were close to him. With photos covering Hocking's early career racing Nortons in South Africa, through to his final motorcycle ride, at the 1962 Isle of Man TT, this book is a fitting tribute to a forgotten champion. This popular book is now available in paperback. - Autoaddicts.co.uk. A remarkable book about a remarkable man, it deserves to be a best seller. Nacelle Thoroughly engaging and accessible from cover to cover, 'Sox' Gary Hocking - The Forgotten World Motorcycle Champion is an excellent addition to sports biography shelves Midwest Book Review
Table of ContentsForeword: To the late Gary Hocking MBE - A tribute by John Wells 1 The early years 2 A helping hand 3 The tracks and the bikes 4 Off to Europe 5 The big red fire engines 6 Joining MV 7 The champion 8 Isle of Man TT 9 The beginning of the end 10 Life without bikes 11 The final lap 12 The legacy List of Gary Hocking's races, compiled by Gary Hocking and sent to Reg Dearden Races in South Africa after returning from Europe 1961 Summer Series in South Africa Gary Hocking's record in major car races I would like to thank the following ... Bibliography
