NAC but one of the most amazing stories in motorsports...

[Mark J. Besso]

Thanks Jim.  That's a great series of videos.

I was familiar with the bike and John Britten's far-too-early passing, 
but I had no idea of the history.

~Mark



thejimrose wrote:
> thought you lot would appreciate this. a rare video of the john
> britten story. for those unfamiliar, a lampmaker from new zealand and
> a few mates went about building a superbike in his garage. he took it
> to daytona in 1992 and it was leagues faster than anything else. he
> revolutionized motorcycling with little used or entirely new
> technologies - carbon fiber wheels, hossack style girder fork,
> revolutionary aero management, electronic engine management, and an
> 1100cc vtwin completely handmade and cast in his wifes pottery kiln.
> it made 180hp, in 1992 - which is what a ducati 1198 makes today. it's
> the greatest underdog story i know about..
>
> http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/britten-backyard-visionary-1993
>
>