Narrow Edge DVD - Description
This truly exceptional motorsport film lets viewers experience a classic season of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, featuring legendary names like Giacomo Agostini, Phil Read, Barry Sheene and Kenny Roberts.
Narrow Edge set new standards for motorsport filmmaking, winning Europe-wide awards for producer C.H. Woods. It has stood the test of time and remains a unique record of a fascinating year.
This is the story of the 1974 Grand Prix season, focusing on multi-World Champion Agostini as he switches from the MV team to the two-stroke Yamahas for the first time.
After a dramatic year of hard-fought competition, Read would secure the 500cc title for MV Agusta in what was intended to be the final year the Italian marque would field a works team. It was the perfect end to an era of amazing success for the howling MVs.
From Daytona, Florida, to Imatra, Finland, we are treated tremendous racing between Ago and former teammates Read and Gianfranco Bonera. Plus, there is the emergence of an exciting new talent in the shape of Barry Sheene.
There's also a chance to watch Ago's stable mate Teppi Lansivouri in action, and see Kenny Roberts in his very first GP, riding a 250cc Yamaha.
Between races we join Ago away from the circuit to discover what the Italian superstar gets up to when he's not racing!
Narrow Edge remains a standard-setting motorsport film, as well as a unique insight into the life of a true legend and an exceptional Grand Prix season.
