{"product_id":"valentino-rossi-revised-and-updated-life-of-a-legend-hardcover","title":"Valentino Rossi, Revised and Updated: Life of a Legend - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Scott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis visual biography explores the legendary career of motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi, including his victories, rivalries, and racing class transitions across Aprilia, Honda, Yamaha, and Ducati race bikes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the day he was born into a racing family on February 16, 1979, Valentino Rossi seemed destined for racing greatness. Racing karts and minimotos as a child, he progressed to international motorcycle competition in 1996, riding for Aprilia in the 125cc class; Rossi won his first World Championship the following year. Advancing to MotoGP's premier class in 2000, Rossi would go on to \u003cb\u003ewin nine Grand Prix World Championships\u003c\/b\u003e and score \u003cb\u003e89 victories in 371 starts\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this richly illustrated review of \u003cb\u003ethe most successful MotoGP career of the twenty-first century\u003c\/b\u003e, relive Rossi's incredible battles against the likes of Max Biaggi, Sete Gibernau, Dani Pedrosa, and more and how they inspired three films (\u003ci\u003eFaster\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFastest\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHitting the Apex\u003c\/i\u003e). Long-time motojournalist and author Michael Scott was at the circuit for nearly all of Rossi's 432 grand prix races and every one of his 115 grand prix wins. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rossi's incredible charm, wit, and irreverence earned him a huge fan base and his indomitable will to win cemented his racing legend. \u003ci\u003eValentino Rossi: Life of a Legend \u003c\/i\u003erecounts it all.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA leading MotoGP commentator for more than 30 years, Michael Scott's reports highlight not only the technical and sporting but also the extraordinary people - including highly commended biographies of World Champions Barry Sheene and Wayne Rainey. As well as a major history of the sport, the magazine highlights include regular reports and columns for \u003ci\u003eCycle News\u003c\/i\u003e in the USA and \u003ci\u003eAustralian Motorcycle News\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as major UK publications including \u003ci\u003eMotorcycle News\u003c\/i\u003e. Since 1990 Scott has edited the prestigious \u003ci\u003eMotocourse\u003c\/i\u003e annual, the bible of motorcycle racing. He also played a leading role as expert commentator in several motorcycle racing films, including the popular series \"Hitting the Apex\", \"Faster\" and \"Fastest\", as well as \"The Unrideables\" and the official 75th anniversary Dorna film and book \u003ci\u003eRacing Together 1949-2016\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 10.87 x 9.45 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766256763168,"sku":"9780760378380","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a2909b39b2aaa7e8512d2a0e074cd4c4.webp?v=1780288452","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/valentino-rossi-revised-and-updated-life-of-a-legend-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}