In 1992, when Michael Rutter was just 20 years old, he followed in his dad's footsteps and began a career as a professional motorcycle racer. He has been racing ever since. This is his story of highs and lows, survival, luck and persistence, set against the raw, infectious atmosphere of the racing paddock. It is also a story of growing up with a global superstar for a Father; Tony Rutter. Read Michael's account of spending his childhood watching his dad's career - from fighting for world championships to fighting for his life after a devastating crash in 1985. Undeterred, Michael would go on to build his own career and forge his own unique path. This is the remarkable tale of how Michael has stayed competitive for 30 years, and stepped out of his 4-time world champion dads shadow to add his own name to the list of all time greats of the sport. Michael has started 431 British Superbike races, 20 World Superbike races, and 16 MotoGP races while also competing in road racing, where he has started 90 Isle of Man TT, 83 Northwest 200 and 24 Macau Grand Prix races. The Life of a Racer is a gripping journey into the mind and life of someone who was born in to the race paddock and who has been there ever since.
By:
Michael Rutter,
John McAvoy
Foreword by:
John McGuinness
Imprint: The Choir Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 607g
ISBN: 9781789631166
ISBN 10: 1789631165
Pages: 306
Publication Date: 31 January 2020
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword ix. Iintroduction xiii. Chapter1; Montjuic Park 1. Chapter2; Dad 8. Chapter3; Blade 20. Chapter4; 1989-1992: the early years 32. Chapter5; 1993-1996: turning Pro 41. Chapter6; 1994: My First tt 58. Chapter7; 1997-1998: honda - Job for life 70. Chapter8; 1999: Grand Prix 86. Chapter9; 2000: Joey & DJ 99. Chapter10; 2001, 2007 and 2012: Right Bike, Wrong time 109. Chapter11; 2002 & 2003: Renegade 121. Chapter12; 2004 & 2005: hRc - Full Factory 136. Chapter13; 2006: hero to Zero 151. Chapter14; PR, Money and Fame 163. Chapter15; 2008: north West 200 Ducati 177. Chapter16; 2009: Going to the Pub 188. Chapter17; 2010 & 2011: last chances 199. Chapter18; tt Zero 209. Chapter19; 2013: honda legends World endurance 221. Chapter20; classic tt 233. Chapter21; Macau 241. Chapter22; 2014-2019: old Dog, new tricks 250. Chapter23; after the Flag 263.
With over 500 starts in TT and Superbike races and over 200 podium places Michael Rutter's remarkable career has been long and successful. At the age of 13 Michael's father was involved in a serious racing accident that nearly killed him. In spite of this in 1993 Michael followed his father into professional motorcycle racing but he vowed to do things differently.
