Videos tagged with: '500cc'
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Great Bike Grand Prix of the Eighties Dutch 1985
Uploaded on Mar 09, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may downloadRelive one of the greatest 500cc World Championship showdowns of the 1980s for the very first time. Comprehensive, action-packed coverage brings you the full story of the dramatic Dutch Grand Prix from Assen on Saturday, June 29th, 1985.
World Champion Eddie Lawson was determined to cut the title lead of fellow American Freddie Spencer at the Dutch TT, but he would have to contend with driving rain and some very determined rivals. Spencer and Christian Sarron were out early, leaving the door open for Lawson to pursue and pass second-placed Ron Haslam. However, his bid to catch runaway leader Randy Mamola ended in disaster for the normally 'Steady Eddie'.
Superb camera angles, including superb on-board footage of the rain-lashed Assen circuit courtesy of Mamola, bring you all the action as one of the most dramatic GPs of the 1980s unfolds. There are also interviews with the stars, including Lawson, Spencer, Haslam and Mamola.
Also features highlights of the breathtaking 250cc race, as Toni Mang battles from 29th to first in treacherous conditions, only to find himself under intense pressure from rivals including Martin Wimmer, Carlos Lavado and Spencer during what proved a truly gripping contest.
This exceptional record also includes coverage of fast and furious Sidecar World Championship race, which saw the dominant Steve Webster and Tony Hewitt lose the lead in an horrific crash.
Great Bike Grand Prix of the Eighties Italy 1987
Uploaded on Mar 09, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may downloadRelive one of the greatest 500cc World Championship showdowns of the 1980s for the very first time. Comprehensive, action-packed coverage brings you the full story of the dramatic Nations Grand Prix from the Italian Monza circuit on Sunday, May 24th, 1987.
American Randy Mamola was eager to defend an early season World Championship lead, but Honda's Wayne Gardner and reigning champion Eddie Lawson were the men to beat. The pair enjoyed an early dice before Australian Gardner secured a commanding, and unassailable lead. Behind them, though, the battle raged as five riders, including Mamola, Christian Sarron, Rob McElnea and Ron Haslam, fought for the final podium position.
Superb camera angles bring you all the action as the thrilling five-way contest unfolds, including the heartbreaking moment when Mamola crashed out just two corners from the chequered flag. Plus, there's Kevin Schwantz's remarkable ride through the field.
There's also interviews with many of the stars, including Lawson, Gardner, Schwantz and team boss Kenny Roberts, explaining why he returned to the Grand Prix track after four years in retirement.
This exceptional record also includes coverage of the awesome 250cc race, as Toni Mang, Reinhold Roth, Dominique Sarron and more battle each other, and the Italian heat, in a desperate tussle for victory.
Great Bike Grand Prix of the Eighties Spain 1987
Uploaded on Mar 09, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may downloadRelive one of the greatest 500cc World Championship showdowns of the 1980s for the very first time. Comprehensive, action-packed coverage brings you the full story of the dramatic Spanish Grand Prix from Jerez on Sunday, April 26th, 1987.
This was the first visit to the technical and twisting Jerez circuit for the Grand Prix circus, and with soaring heat the race was set to be a draining affair for the riders. The race action proved as hot as the sweltering temperature, with Wayne Gardner and Eddie Lawson dicing for the lead, Brits Ron Haslam and Niall McKenzie locked in battle for third and the likes of Kevin Schwantz and Randy Mamola contesting a seven-way, race-long fight for fifth.
Superb camera angles bring you all the action as Gardner forces his way past Lawson, Haslam holds off the hard-charging McKenzie and the mid-field melee unfolds in this pulsating race. You share every vital moment as the 500cc machines buck and slide in the hot Spanish sunshine.
There are also interviews with stars like Lawson, Gardner, McKenzie and Mamola to ensure you get the full story of the epic race.
This exceptional record also includes coverage of the 250cc race, which saw Toni Mang throw away an early lead to leave Luca Cadalora and Martin Wimmer to fight it out for victory at Jerez.
Great Bike Grand Prix of the Eighties Belgium 1988
Uploaded on Mar 09, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may downloadRelive one of the greatest 500cc World Championship showdowns of the 1980s for the very first time. Comprehensive, action-packed coverage brings you the full story of the drama-filled Belgian Grand Prix, held at the classic Spa-Francorchamps circuit on Sunday, July 3rd, 1988.
Christian Sarron was again in pole position, and with rain falling on the legendary Spa track the French wet weather expert looked set for success. However, it was reigning World Champion Wayne Gardner who leapt into first place, his Rothmans Honda leading title rival Eddie Lawson's Marlboro Yahama into the awesome Eau Rouge. Sarron fought back, forcing his way past Lawson and reeling in the hard-charging Gardner.
The leading pair embarked on an epic battle, wrestling with twitching 500cc machines on the wet circuit, heroically battling to control the sliding bikes. Superb camera angles bring you all the action as Gardner and Sarron trade blows in this enthralling race, and Cagiva hero Randy Mamola defies the critics to battle back from 22nd to the podium.
Interviews with the stars, including Gardner, Lawson, Kevin Schwantz, Wayne Rainey and an emotional Mamola ensure this is the full story of an amazing Grand Prix.
Also includes highlights from the incredible 250cc race, where the awesome battle between Toni Mang, Sito Pons, Dominique Sarron and Juan Garriga was marred by terrifying crashes.
Great Bike Grand Prix of the Eighties West Germany 1985
Uploaded on Mar 09, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may downloadRelive one of the greatest 500cc World Championship showdowns of the 1980s for the very first time. Comprehensive, action-packed coverage brings you the full story of the dramatic West German Grand Prix from Hockenheim on Sunday, May 26th, 1985.
American star Freddie Spencer was out to 'do the double' and take his Rothmans Honda machinery to victory in both the 250cc and 500cc classes. However, he would have to contend with extremely challenging conditions and strong competition in two thrilling races - not least from wet weather expert Christian Sarron.
Superb camera angles bring you all the action from both races. You'll be on the edge of your seat as first Spencer battles back from a poor start in the 250cc event to try and catch leader Martin Wimmer, and then finds himself under intense pressure in the 500cc race from the flying Frenchman Sarron.
In addition to action-packed race footage, there are interviews with all the stars, including Eddie Lawson, Ron Haslam, Randy Mamola and Raymond Roche. Plus, Spencer and Sarron reveal the inside story of the awesome 500cc race, explaining how the French rider turned an 18 second deficit in a massive lead despite treacherous conditions.
This is an exceptional record of what proved to be two thrilling races, letting you enjoy again and again that unforgettable moment when Sarron, ignoring the slippery conditions, forced his 500cc Yamaha around the outside of Spencer.
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