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Michael Rutter

By: Michael Rutter, John McAvoy
Narrated by: Michael Rutter, John McAvoy, Fred Clarke
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Summary

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.

Listen to 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 four-time-world-champion dad's 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.

Michael Rutter: 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.

©2019 Michael Rutter and John McAvoy (P)2021 Michael Rutter and John McAvoy
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Great Bloke Great Stoty

Written from the Heart a great story and a down to earth bloke., has a great love of the sport and his Dad says it how it is! And yes he’s careful with his Money , but not to the point of drying out his Tea Bags to use again! Thanks

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One of the best books

I've read / listened to a lot of books by Motorcycle racers, some good, some bad, but I found this to be one of the best. interedting with lots of laughs along the way.

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Some great stories from a true Racer.

Don't hesitate on getting this book!
Blade has done a great job.
Great Audio book.

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Awesome

Just like the rider himself this book is awesome. Have always followed the blade and this is must have for any fan

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Great insight, poor narration

Really enjoyed getting the learn more about Michael unfortunately the narration of the audiobook is terrible. Completely monotone, start to end. Go of the kindle or physical copy.

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cracking listern

enjoyed it very much, shows that the life of a racer is pretty damn tough. will buy the next one.

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No ‘bull’

Having raced Motocross I’m always Looking for honest ‘raw and real’ accounts of racing.
This audio gives just that.. sharing the life on the road and ‘salt’ of the earth genuine bike fans.
The days of old and comradeship in the paddock .. probably the end of an era .. but a great story told with wit and honesty!! 👊🏼

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Sheer Bliss

Have followed and watched Michael all my life and absolutely loved this from start to finish.
I quite often found myself chuckling at some of the things said.
I loved it
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Good listen

A frank insight into a decent career I enjoyed hearing memories of competitors and bikes of past and present 👍🏻

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life of a racer Michael Rutter.

The book was bloody brilliant but unfortunately the chap who was reading it was very poor.

No reflection on Micheal great Career and nice bloke.

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