One Good Run: The Legend of Burt Munro

Name: One Good Run: The Legend of Burt Munro
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143019749
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By Tim Hanna

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One Good Run: The Legend of Burt Munro by Tim Hanna is an inspiring biography that chronicles the remarkable life of Burt Munro, a New Zealand motorcycle enthusiast known for breaking speed records on his modified Indian Scout motorcycle. The book explores Munro's determination, innovation, and passion for speed, offering a fascinating glimpse into his relentless pursuit of dreams and the legacy he left behind in the world of motorsport.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by stories of determination and grit, celebrating the life of a maverick who became legendary for his speed-record achievements with a modified Indian motorcycle. It's ideal for anyone who admires tales of overcoming obstacles and pursuing passion against all odds.

One Good Run: The Legend of Burt Munro

Burt Munro was the archetypal eccentric, 'number-eight-wire' Kiwi inventor. He took an original Indian motorbike and modified it in his Christchurch shed so that it was capable of extreme speeds. This title presents the amazing story of this Kiwi motorcycling legend, backyard engineering genius and land speed record holder.

Description

All Burt Munro ever wanted was one perfect run on his highly modified Indian Scout motorcycle - to see how fast it would really go.

In a tiny home workshop in New Zealand, with the barest of tools but a native engineering genius, he constantly rebuilt and modified a unique speed machine, bought brand new in 1920 for $50.

After running out of challenges at home and already aged in his sixties, Burt took his 'Munro Special' to the famous Bonneville salt flats in Utah where he became a legend who is remembered to this day.

The life story of Burt Munro is one of triumph over limitation, achievement against all odds. Brave, funny, gritty and brilliant, he was quite literally one of the original speed freaks, whose exploits have now inspired the hit movie The World's Fastest Indian starring Sir Anthony Hopkins.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143019749

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 October 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 336

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Biography & Memoir Motorsport Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sports Tim Hanna

About the Author

Tim Hanna is a former advertising copy writer, he has also written for television and is a motorcycle enthusiast in his own right. He has personal connections to director Roger Donaldson.