In a series of wonderful recordings - originally released on vinyl LP as ‘The Chairmen’, part of the Stanley Schofield Sound Stories collection - tribute is paid to the extraordinary bravery and ingenuity of the stars of sidecar racing.These recordings have been carefully digitally remastered and are now available on CD.
Sidecar stars is an examination of why people choose three wheels over two, what it takes to become a passenger, why the ‘poor relation’ of road racing has a greater sense of community than seen in the solo paddock.
Peter Arnold supplies the commentary and conducts interviews with some of the greatest sidecar stars, including the legendary Eric Oliver, veteran Bill Boddice, World Champion Helmut Fath, renowned passenger Eric Bliss and many more.
However, it is the evocative exhaust notes of some of the most iconic sidecar outfits in racing history which make these recordings so important.
Sidecar Stars features Freddie Dixon’s 1923 TT-winning machine, the fabulous works BMWs, the exotic water-cooled twin of Harry Langman, the Imp of Ray Pollard, the controversial Mini special, the Parkinson speedboat-engined special, plus many sounds from BSA, Triumph, Matchless and
more.
Enjoy evocative sounds and celebrate the often unsung heroes of racing.
Wonderful historic material from the 1960s, a real nostalgic sound captured on CD for the first time.
Recommended. | 
