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Mick Doohan: Thunder from Down Under Hardcover – January 1, 1999

by Mat Oxley (Author)

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When Mick Doohan crashed at Jerez in 1999, the world held its breath. Could the greatest motorcycle racer of modern times, with limbs horribly shattered, manage to ever race again, or would he finally have to hang up his leathers? The second edition of this best-selling, all color, official biography describes the entire career of the teak-tough Aussie, from wild youngster to five-time 500cc World Champion, to his heroic struggle and return to his sport. This book is packed with action and anecdotes, plus career statistics. "Tells the whole story." The Daily Telegraph.

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Former motorcycle racer Mat Oxley--1985 Isle of Man TT winner and third in the 1986 World Endurance Championship--has been a bike journalist since 1981, covering grands prix full-time for 10 years.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Haynes Pub Group (January 1, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1859606350
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1859606353
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches

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buck

World Champion for 5 Consecative Years!

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Beautifully- written with hard-to-find photos

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 1999

Mick Doohan is arguably the best GP500 rider and this book has so many details about his success, particularly his come-back after the accident in Assen Holland which almost ended his chance of ever walking again let alone riding a motorbike. The photos are exceptionally good.

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Laura Denesco

THE THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2007

I ENJOYED THIS BOOK AND WOULD RECOMMMEND IT TO ANY RACING FAN FROM WAY NBACK WHEN,,,,

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Bret Hittleman

Mick Doohan - Thunder From Downunder

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2000

This is a nice book about Mick Doohan, a man, who is arguably the greatest motorcycle Grand Prix racer ever. Unfortunately there is very little of interest about the man himself aside from his incredible talent and psychological make-up. One stands in awe at his ability to overcome serious injury and return to complete domination. The reader does get an overwhelming sense of just how much better Doohan was than his competition. Oxley does a nice job covering Doohan's career and early beginnings and the photographs are excellent. I would have liked to read more detail and even more quotes and thoughts from his peers and competitors. The paragraphs about his and Max Biaggi's jibes and digs throughout the '98 season are the best in the book. Now that Doohan has retired, after winning an incredible 5 world championships in a row this book is well worth having in your collection.

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Dave

At Last.................

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2014

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Been looking for this on and off for a couple of years,looked on here and found a few copies one place wanted over £114.......so i bought what looked like the best used copy and to my mind i was right in choosing this one great condition and arrived on time.