Hitting the Apex is the inside story of six fighters - six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time - and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour on a motorcycle. From the director of faster & fastest, hitting the apex takes us to the heart of this exhilarating sport at a time when the speeds have never been higher or the talent on the track more brilliant.
Hitting the Apex is the inside story of six fighters - six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time - and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour on a motorcycle. From the director of faster & fastest, hitting the apex takes us to the heart of this exhilarating sport at a time when the speeds have never been higher or the talent on the track more brilliant.
From filmmaker Mark Neale and award-winning producer Paul Taublieb, comes Fastest, a spectacular maximum-speed, full-length documentary feature film delving deep into the world of MotoGP racing. This feature documentary, narrated by Ewan McGregor, highlights the thrills, spills and incredible commitment and courage the sport demands of it stars. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and never before seen angles, interviews and insight, this true cinematic experience charts the highs and lows of the sport, including career-threatening crashes and spectacular returns to racing, including Rossi's 41 day turn around to race at the German Grand Prix. Featuring Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Ben Spies, Dani Pedrosa, Marco Simoncelli, Casey Stoner plus many others. What does it take to be the Fastest?
A flurry of team changes ensured the 2011 MotoGP World Championship would be unpredictable, dramatic and, often, controversial from the first green light.The Official Review features the hottest action from every race, using the best footage from aerial, trackside and on-bike cameras, including the breathtaking gyroscopic views. There are interviews, bonus features and informed commentary to ensure you get the full story of a season packed with highs and lows.Reigning World Champion Jorge Lorenzo, still on the works Yamaha, started favourite, however, Casey Stoner took no time to get to grips with his new Honda mount and soon emerged as the leading title contender. Dani Pedrosa's hopes were, again, hit by injury, but the Honda star still produced some outstanding performances - not least in the epic Japanese GP. A switch to the works Yamaha for Ben Spies showed he has the makings of a future World Champion, and then there was Marco Simoncelli...villain to some, hero to others the one thing he can never be called is boring!Making almost as many headlines as the championship battle was Valentino Rossi's battle with his wayward Ducat. The Doctor and his team kept working hard all year, giving his legions of fans hope the move from Yamaha will pay off, eventually.
A fascinating behind the scenes look at what it takes to compete in the highest level of motorcycle racing. This official programme takes fans of MotoGP through the mental preparation riding skills set-up team work media management and other essential elements of bike racing heroes like Valentino Rossi Colin Edwards and James Toseland must master. Loaded with top tips expert insight and advice from the professionals this is a truly exceptional look behind the scenes of the world's leading motorcycle championship and a must for all fans of MotoGP.
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