JIMMIE GUTHRIE HAWICK’S RACING LEGEND

JIMMIE GUTHRIE HAWICK’S RACING LEGEND
WRITTEN BY JOHN E. ROGERSON / GORDON SMALL

Published by Hawick Archaeological Society – Reprint 2022

This book gives an insight into the life of Jimmie Guthrie, a Scottish sporting icon whose life was so tragically cut short.
It traces his career from an early engineering apprenticeship, through serving as a dispatch rider during WW1, followed by the creation and development of a garage business in Hawick with brother Archie.
These beginnings led to a glorious career in professional motorcycle racing.

CONTENTS :
1. The early years
2. The Isle of Man – and other matters
3. Works rider for Norton
The image gallery
4. European champion and more world records
5. The last race of a beloved champion
6. His major road racing achievements

The book is new. Soft cover, 48 pages, English text.

ISBN : 978-0-9956360-3-