The Manx Grand Prix had its beginnings in 1923 as the Manx Amateur Motor Cycle Races. Its aim was to offer amateur riders the opportunity to compete at the Isle of Man, with professional riders excluded. After surviving sundry problems during the late 1920's, in 1930 the series emerged as the Manx Grand Prix. Since then it has progressed to a world class and well-supported event which continues to the present day. Murray McLeod has presented a review of those formative years from 1923 to 1953, with bios and beautiful pencil portraits of a selection of those pioneer riders.
Murray McLeod is an accredited author/illustrator with a particular interest in aviation history which he has portrayed in his recently published titles; For Valour, Aces and Adventurers and Flying Matilda. Motor cycle racing also features in his published books; The Unapproachable Norton and TT Legends. The Manx Grand Prix is his latest offering which covers the early years of a significant race series set in the Isle of Man.