These recordings chart the careers of some of the greatest motorcycle racers ever. Originally released on vinyl, Duke is delighted to present these gems from the Stanley Schofield Sound Stories on CD for the first time, each carefully digitally remastered. Mike Hailwood, John Surtees and Geoff Duke are among the 10 greats featured in this two-CD Stars of Speed collection. Combining the familiar, authoritative commentary of Murray Walker with the evocative sounds of legendary racing machines at full chat, Stars of Speed delivers a fascinating audio history of someof the most important moments in motorcycle racing – and some of the most important men.
The timing of the release is especially significant – it is out in time for the Isle of Man TT’s Centenary celebrations. Several of the stars featured on the CD are expected in the Island to join the festivities, including Surtees, Duke, Luigi Taveri, Jim Redman and Phil Read – plus Murray is due to make an appearance!
Murray’s commentary recalls highlights from races held around the world and the Voice of Motorsport’s distinctive style captures the drama, triumph and tragedy that created these legends of the sport.
The roar of BSAs, Gileras, Moto Guzzis, Hondas, Nortons and many, many more conjure up the atmosphere of history-making race meetings. Close your eyes and let the evocative engine sounds, period race commentary and Murray’s detailed narrative transport you back to these classic races.
Fastest laps, greatest wins and devastating setbacks are all remembered in this exceptional collection.
Stars of Speed also features interviews with the subjects of these audio biographies – including McIntyre, Hailwood, Surtees, Duke, Redman, Read, Taveri, Derek Minter, Gary Hocking and Tom Phillis. There are also some incredibly rare recordings of six-times World Champion Geoff Dukeracing in his heyday.
Bonus track Sprint Special, another Stanley Schofield Sound Stories gem available on CD for the first time, brings you the sounds of this popular form of racing and the voices of some of its greatest stars. Peter Arnold narrates this fascinating study of sprint competition.
TT Stars of Speed is available now, priced at £14.99 from leading video outlets or direct from
dukevideo.com Tel 01624 640000, fax 01624 640001.
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