Parrish Times: My Life as a Racer

Steve Parrish is a champion motorcyclist and truck racer, television presenter, and practical joker who has had an amazing journey over the last four decades. He competed for the world motorcycle championship in the 1970s, managed a successful Yamaha factory team, and started a truck-racing career. He also has a reputation for pulling pranks.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2019
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Champion motorcyclist, truck racer, television presenter, practical joker, or simply a survivor – Steve Parrish has been labeled with all these titles. Parrish Times takes readers on an incredible journey spanning four decades, navigating a rollercoaster of emotions in what is undoubtedly the most perilous and exhilarating sporting arena. In the 1970s, Steve competed for the world motorcycle championship alongside legendary teammate Barry Sheene on a Suzuki. After retiring in 1986, Steve ventured into managing a successful Yamaha factory team, leading them to three British Superbike Championship titles. He also embarked on a truck-racing career, achieving unprecedented success and becoming the most accomplished truck racer in history. Additionally, Steve showcased his talent as a natural commentator, initially for BBC radio and later transitioning to television with Sky, ITV, and Eurosport.

Amidst this remarkable career, Steve's reputation for his mischievous pranks emerges. He has pulled off daring stunts such as posing as a medical doctor to enable John Hopkins to fly from Japan to the Australian GP, impersonating Barry Sheene during a qualifying session, and even owning a fire engine, a hearse, and an ambulance – which he strategically parked on double yellow lines with the doors open during visits to his local bank. These antics only add to the intrigue surrounding Steve Parrish, a true multi-talented individual who has left an indelible mark on the world of motor racing and entertainment.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 191 x 151 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474607315