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The glorious return of one of motorcycle racing’s
biggest names to the Isle of Man TT is the stuff
of legend, still one of the most talked about events
at the fabled road race more than three decades
on.
Now fans can once again relive the incredible return
of Mike Hailwood in the classic film One Day
in June, at last available on DVD.
In 1978, multiple World Champion Hailwood returned
to the iconic 37.73-mile TT course, after a
self-imposed 11 year absence from the world famous
circuit. Few doubted Hailwood still possessed the
legendary skill which had brought him 12 TT wins,
but a comeback at 38, after more than a decade
away, was still a daunting prospect.
With a fine handling, but under-powered Ducati
V-Twin at his disposal, Mike the Bike went headto-head
with fellow great Phil Read, riding the much faster
4 cylinder Honda in the opening race of
the TT festival. Amazingly, Hailwood roared to
victory in the Formula One race.
Fortunately a crew from Outrider Films was on hand
to capture this historic moment, and interviews with
Hailwood himself as he explains how boredom with his
‘9-5 lifestyle’ had brought him back to racing.
One Day in June is a unique opportunity to see one
of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time in
action in one of his most important races.
This classic film also includes footage from the
Senior TT, where Hailwood raced a Yamaha against
legends like Pat Hennen and Tom Herron. In addition,
this DVD includes a bonus audio feature offering
fans the chance to hear ‘Mike the Bike’ discuss a
decade of racing at the TT in the extraordinary Mike
Hailwood: My First 10 TT Years.
Recorded at Hailwood’s London flat in 1968, this
chat with Peter Arnold chronicles the highs and lows
of 10 years racing in the Isle of Man, from
fresh-faced teenager to his apparent retirement in
1967.
Digitally remastered from the original Stanley
Schofield archive recording, Mike Hailwood: My First
10 TT Years recalls the exhilarating battles,
frustrations and tremendous triumphs. It is a
thrilling opportunity to discover how Hailwood
managed to stamp his authority on the event, and
offers revealing insight and first-hand accounts of
some of the most memorable races ever.
The soundtrack to the interview is provided by the
Hondas, MV Agustas and other glorious machines that
dominated the TT during Hailwood's heyday, plus race
commentary from such luminaries as Murray Walker.
The classic film One Day in June combined with
Hailwood’s recollections of 10 years of TT racing
make this a must for all serious racing fans.
One Day in June
is released 25 May 2009 on DVD, priced at
£12.71 and will be available from
leading video outlets or direct from Duke Video: Tel
01624 640 000, fax 01624 640 001 or email
mail@dukevideo.com.
Visit
www.dukevideo.com
online.
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