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Michael Rutter

The Life of a Racer

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Michael Rutter

By: Michael Rutter, John McAvoy
Narrated by: Michael Rutter, John McAvoy, Fred Clarke
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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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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
Russ D

Sheer Bliss

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

Some great stories from a true Racer.

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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.

One of the best books

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Sounded at times that punctuation was an issue. Stop start mid sentence. So irritating he could not pronounce the word "Phenomenal"

The story was excellent and despite the poor narrative, got a real sense of the joy Michael gets from his and his father's riding. Fully enjoyed.

Very poor narration.

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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

Great Bloke Great Stoty

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