Doug Nye

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Doug Nye

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Built To Win: John Surtees
1h 27m
Movie 2023

Built To Win: John Surtees

Feature length documentary exploring the life of legendary racer John Surtees. In a career spanning four decades John Surtees became the first man to win the Isle Of Man TT three times in succession and to this day, is still the only person to have won world championships on both two and four wheels.

Stirling Moss: The Uncrowned King of F1
1h 20m
Movie 2020

Stirling Moss: The Uncrowned King of F1

The story of one of the most recognisable names in British sport, tracing his meteoric rise from teenage racing prodigy to a global superstar.

Brabham
1h 24m
Movie 2020

Brabham

The story of the forgotten godfather of modern Formula 1—Jack Brabham—and a son's quest to defy the odds in the competitive world of international motor-sport once more.

Ferrari: Race to Immortality
1h 32m
Movie 2017

Ferrari: Race to Immortality

The late 1950s were known as golden years in the world of motor racing, champions were made and lost on a Sunday, and no losses were greater than those of Enzo Ferrari’s Scuderia. Based on Chris Nixon’s bestselling biography Mon Ami Mate, Ferrari: Race to Immortality tells the story of the loves and losses, triumphs and tragedy of a turbulent era that shook the motor racing world.

Graham Hill: Driven
0h 59m
Movie 2008

Graham Hill: Driven

Graham Hill was an eccentric, charismatic Englishman from a bygone era of sporting endeavour. With great determination he won the Formula 1 World Championship, the Indy 500 and the Le Mans 24 hours race, thereby achieving the 'triple crown' of motor racing - a unique feat that remains unmatched to this day. Graham also won the glamorous Monaco Grand Prix five times during an era when drivers routinely met violent death. Graham's illustrious racing career spanned three decades, which at its height saw him routinely slugging it out with fellow F1 champions Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart. Close friends yet intense rivals on the track, they were the 'Three Musketeers' during a golden era of motor racing. But what was the truth behind Graham's popular public image? 30 years on from his death, his family, close friends and former colleagues paint an intimate, revealing and entertaining portrait of a sporting hero tragically killed in a plane crash in 1975.

Biography

Doug Nye, born in 1945 in England, is a highly regarded British motorsport historian, author, and journalist known for his extensive knowledge of racing history and automotive engineering. Over several decades, Nye has written over 70 books and numerous articles on motorsport and classic cars, covering topics such as Formula 1, sports cars, and iconic racing teams like Ferrari, McLaren, and BRM. His books are considered essential reading for motorsport enthusiasts and historians, blending detailed technical insight with captivating stories from the racing world. Nye has also been a long-time contributor to magazines such as Motor Sport and Autosport, providing expert analysis and historical context. He has collaborated with figures in motorsport, including drivers, engineers, and designers, to document racing's evolution and preserve its heritage. In addition, Nye has worked as a consultant for museums and collections, helping to curate and document significant racing artifacts. His work has cemented him as one of the foremost authorities on motorsport history, known for his meticulous research, passion, and dedication to documenting the legacy of racing.

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