Jimmie G

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Jimmie Guthrie was a Scottish motorcycle racer who was born in 1897. Known to many as 'Jimmie G.', the Hawick-born rider became a major star in European motorcycle road racing duri ng the 1930s. During his remarkable career he won 28 Grand Prix and Tourist Trophy races. He was 500cc European Champion in 1935 and 1936, and dual 350cc and 500cc European Champion in 1937. Extremely popular with his many racing fans, Jimmie died in 1937 whilst leading the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring. This book looks at the remarkable life of Jimmie G., the many motorsport racing characters who accompanied him from obscurity to the pinnacle of success, and finally his tragic death. Show more