Never Say Never

The Inside Story of the Motorcycle World Championships

By: Nick Harris

Narrated by: Nick Harris

Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's Summary

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Never Say Never, written and read by Nick Harris. 

As 'The Voice' of motorcycle racing for 40 years, commentator Nick Harris became the biggest star not on two wheels in the paddock, and this is his mostly eyewitness, white-knuckle account of MotoGP's scorching 70-year history.

The story starts on the Isle of Man in 1949, when Geoff Duke, with his slicked-back hair and one-piece black leathers, became the nation's hero, defying the odds and winning the most dangerous race in the world on a British-built Norton. Just over a decade later at Mallory Park, another British champion and one of the greatest riders of all time, Mike Hailwood, screamed past a young Nick Harris on his 250cc Honda, and a lifelong passion was born.

Harris has been at the centre of the sport for decades, getting to know the riders as individuals, seeings feuds unfold, champions made, careers and sometimes lives ended. We'll see the biggest podium stars up close, from Barry Sheene and Kenny Roberts to Valentino Rossi, and we'll meet the mechanics behind them, the manufacturers who poured millions into the teams and the organisers who, in the early days, ruthlessly compromised rider safety for profits. The drama has often been as tense off the track as on it.

This is the book the motorcycling world has been waiting for.

©2019 Nick Harris (P)2019 Random House Audiobooks

Critic Reviews

"The unmistakable voice of Moto GP." (Valentino Rossi)

I had to stop listening

I’m a huge fan of all things motorsport and familiar with Nick Harris’. However after so long I couldn’t listen any more. Just constantly reading out race results, it was like listening to a timekeepers diary. Barely any information other than that. A brief description of getting into the job role and then just drawling on about race results. I can read these for myself on Wikipedia. Sorely disappointed.

Felt like listening to a statistical report!

Way too many statistics and not so much a story about the authors travels and what he has experienced in his looong career! I learned some stuff about the riders before my time (the 90s), but ended up being way too boring for me!

Brilliant entertainment and very informative

Lost count of the number of times I have listened to this, each time a new gem lodges into my memory. So informative and always special when the author elects to read their own book. With the familiar and very listenable voice of the author feeds on my constant craving for all things motorcycle racing.

Enthralling and enlightening

Nick Harris’s story was entertaining, informative and a couldn’t put down read, if you are into your bike sport this audible book is a must.

What a great listen

Always followed moto gp and I found this book to be probably the best listen out of all the AB's and books on the subject.
Full of interesting history and provides a unique perspective from someone that's been heavily involved in the sport for decades.
Well worth a listen , would definitely recommend

What a star

This is a great listen well worth it you won’t be disappointed well done Nick Harris

Great audio book spoken well by the author

Great audio book spoken very well by the author which is the only way it should be. Really enjoyed some of the stories of the biking heroes. Nick has had an amazing career and life so this is a must listen for any racing fan.

Fantastic listen

Wonderful insight into several decades of grand prix motorcycle racing (and a brief departure into F1) from a genuine expert and (equally importantly) enthusiast in the field. Factual, funny, moving and entertaining - a great listen for fans of motorsport.

very enjoyable

Excellent combination of racing stats and experiences of happenings on and also off the track.

Brilliant

Loved every minute of listening to Nick talk about the championship, champions, legends and his experiences over the years. Absolutely super 👍👍👍