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Niall Mackenzie: The Story of Reaching Grand Prix Racing on Just £14,000

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Former grand prix rider Niall Mackenzie, together with his son Taylor, recounted how he climbed his way to the grand prix stage on a personal budget of just £14,000. It's an epic from an era of passion and ingenuity, quite different from today's world where deep pockets carry the most weight.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Clawing your way to MotoGP on 14,000 pounds out of pocket is unthinkable in today's era. It's a world you can't ride in without money, but Mackenzie forced the door open through grit and talent. It's even nicer that he tells this story alongside his son Taylor. As someone who knows the pit-side world, this kind of self-made story hits home.