David Jefferies: The Official Biography

Stuart Barker’s 272-page hardback biography of one of British road racing’s most loved characters of all time is being serialized in MCN, starting from June 3. Here’s a brief blurb to whet your appetite…

Inscribed on the gravestone of David Jefferies is: ‘Those who risk nothing do nothing, achieve nothing, become nothing’. As the undisputed master of the most dangerous race track in the world, the Isle of Man TT course, the affable Yorkshireman risked so much and achieved such legendary status before losing his life in practice for the 2003 TT.

‘John McGuinness rated him as ‘probably the most naturally talented rider in the British paddock’. This is his story.

The book costs £19.99 from www.haynes.co.uk