What an episode – and this is only the beginning!
This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by one of the true legends of Grand Prix motorcycle racing – Freddie Spencer.
In the first of three special episodes, Freddie takes Nick and Jules back into one of the most extraordinary periods in motorcycle racing history.
This is the story of the bikes, the battles and what it really took to become a World Champion.
Freddie recalls his legendary battles with Kenny Roberts, but this fascinating conversation goes far deeper than the rivalry between two extraordinary riders.
He reveals the remarkable level of engineering and motorcycle development taking place behind the scenes as Honda and the other factories pushed the boundaries of what was possible with a 500cc Grand Prix machine.
The technology was evolving at an incredible pace – and it was down to riders such as Freddie to somehow harness it.
Freddie discusses the determination, physical demands and sheer grit required to compete at the very highest level, offering a rare first-hand perspective on an era that produced some of the greatest racing the sport has ever witnessed.
From Honda and the machinery to Kenny Roberts, World Championships and the mentality of a winner, this is Freddie Spencer telling the story from the inside.
And there is much, much more to come.
Episode 62 is Part One of a three-part Racing Back special with Freddie Spencer, with Parts Two and Three continuing the conversation over the coming weeks.
• Freddie Spencer's journey to becoming World Champion
• Racing the extraordinary 500cc Grand Prix machines
• His legendary battles with Kenny Roberts
• Honda and the engineering behind the motorcycles
• The relentless development race between the factories
• The physical and mental demands of the era
• First-hand stories from one of Grand Prix racing's greatest periods
This is just Part One.
Freddie Spencer returns for two more episodes, as Nick and Jules continue this remarkable conversation and delve even deeper into the career and experiences of one of motorcycle racing's greatest World Champions.
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Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring World Champions, legendary riders, engineers, journalists and paddock insiders sharing incredible stories and first-hand insights from MotoGP, 500cc Grand Prix racing and motorcycle racing history.
