detail profile john surtees
Riwayat Hidup
John Surtees, CBE (11 February 1934 – 10 March 2017) was an English Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and Formula One driver.
He was a four-time 500cc motorcycle World Champion – winning that title in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 – the Formula One World Champion in 1964, and remains the only person to have won World Championships on both two and four wheels.
He founded the Surtees Racing Organisation team that competed as a constructor in Formula One, Formula 2 and Formula 5000 from 1970 to 1978.
He was also the ambassador of the Racing Steps Foundation.
Source: Wikipadia
Info Pribadi
Peran Yang Di Mainkan John Surtees
Philip Vincent built the fastest and...Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story 2022
Philip Vincent built the fastest and most glamorous motorcycles in the world - yet he ended his days in poverty. Some 40 years after he died, one of his machines sold for over $1 million. This is his untold story.
Celebrate the long and storied history...Maserati: A Hundred Years Against All Odds 2020
Celebrate the long and storied history of one of the world's most recognizable icons, Maserati. From humble beginnings into a small Italian garage to the coveted and luxurious automobile we know today, witness the evolution of the business, the brand, and the cars themselves over 100 years. Featuring interviews with the Maserati family, world-famous racers, collectors, and more.
The story of the forgotten godfather...Brabham 2020
The story of the forgotten godfather of modern Formula 1—Jack Brabham—and a son's quest to defy the odds in the competitive world of international motor-sport once more.
In the early 1960s Henry Ford...The 24 Hour War 2016
In the early 1960s, Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari went to war on the battlefield of Le Mans. This epic battle saw drivers lose their lives, family dynasties nearly collapse, and the development of a new car that changed racing.
Set in the golden era of...1 2013
Set in the golden era of Grand Prix Racing '1' tells the story of a generation of charismatic drivers who raced on the edge, risking their lives during Formula 1's deadliest period, and the men who stood up and changed the sport forever.
In the 60s and early 70s...Grand Prix: The Killer Years 2011
In the 60s and early 70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to be killed while racing, often televised for millions to see. Mechanical failure, lethal track design, fire and incompetence snuffed out dozens of young drivers. They had become almost expendable as eager young wannabes queued up at the top teams' gates waiting to take their place. This is the story of when Grand Prix was out of control. Featuring many famous drivers including three times world champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, twice world champion Emerson Fittipaldi and John Surtees OBE, this exciting but shocking film explores how Grand Prix drivers grew sick of their closest friends being killed and finally took control of their destiny.
From obscurity to global celebrity Lewis...Lewis Hamilton: Life in the Fast Lane 2007
From obscurity to global celebrity - Lewis Hamilton is the No 1 sporting sensation in Great Britain at the moment - he has taken the world of Formula One by storm and proved this year to be the top young driver in the world. Join us as we take a fast-paced ride through the life of one of Britain`s hottest sporting talents. From his karting debut at the age of eight, through Formula Renault and Formula Three, this unofficial DVD charts Lewis`s rapid rise to the top. Packed with a feast of interviews, photos and plenty of racing footage, this is the only DVD that will let you inside the world of Lewis Hamilton.
From the very outset of the...The History of Motor Racing 1960s - A Very British Era 2004
From the very outset of the decade, the years 1960-69 were to remembered as a time of great significance and excitement in the history of motorsport. Never before, and not since, had Britain been so to the fore in Formula One motor racing. Rapid technical development transformed the performance and agility of the cars whilst charismatic drivers in shorter races on demanding circuits guaranteed the excitement. Now you can enjoy the extraordinary highs and lows of this ‘very British era’ as motoring historian Neville Hay recalls, with superb archive action footage and interviews, the many memorable races and characters of a momentous period in Grand Prix history. Featuring Jack Brabham, Jim Clark, John Surtees, Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart and Denny Hulme and racing machinery from Lotus, BRM and Ferrari.
Documentary showing the 1966 Le Mans 24 hour...This Time Tomorrow 1966
Documentary showing the 1966 Le Mans 24 hour endurance race.
A Scottish civil servant must learn...
A docualmanac about British sports personalitiesBritish Sporting Personalities 1959
A docu-almanac about British sports personalities.
