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MotoGP Legend Jerry Burgess on Rossi, Doohan & Gardner | Racing Back Ep 34
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Nick and Jules are joined this week on Racing Back by one of the most influential figures in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history — Jerry Burgess.
JB is Australian, he was doing the standard European tour in 1980 when friends he was staying with in South London put him forward for a mechanic’s job at Heron Suzuki. He worked for Suzuki for three years, primarily for Randy Mamola before moving to Honda - where he stayed for 21 years.
he started as a mechanic for Ron Haslam before being moved to Freddie Spencer’s team to work for race engineer Erv Kanemoto, from whom Jerry learnt the art of being a crew chief during Freddie’s double championship year 1985.
Honda then moved him to be race engineer for Aussie new recruit Wayne Gardner, winning the title in ’87.
JB was again moved by management to be crew chief for another young Aussie, Mick Doohan in 1989. The first title came in 1994 and was followed by four more consecutively. It was an era of total domination. Doohan retired in 1999 and the arrival of Valentino Rossi at Honda kept JB in the sport. Three world championships with Honda followed by four more after a sensational move to Yamaha. He applied to analytical ability he learnt from Kanemoto and his own experiences. JB is an acute observer of paddock behaviour Above all, he wanted to win as much as his riders and he knew how to make victory possible
All of which makes Burgess the most successful crew chief in MotoGP history.
Packed with humour, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom, Episode 34 is a must-listen for racing fans, engineers, and anyone fascinated by the human side of elite motorsport.
Whether you’re a MotoGP fan, racer, engineer, or motorsport history lover, this is an unmissable conversation with a genuine legend of the sport.
Watch, listen, and subscribe for more iconic racing stories.

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Happy New Year Racing Backers!
Todays episode Nick, Jules and Martin looks at all of your fabulous entries for the Dream Grid competition!
TWO OF YOU ARE LUCKY WINNERS - IS IT YOU?
Good luck!

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The Christmas Quiz rolls on! 🎄
 Nick and Jules are back with MotoGP guru Dr Martin Raines as Racing Back continues the festive fun in Part Two of the Christmas special.
This episode keeps the Dirty Dozen conversation flowing, with plenty of debate, opinion, and seasonal banter as the team reacts to the challenge and the talking points it’s already created. Expect laughs, strong views, and plenty to get you thinking as you finalise your entry.
🚨 Don’t click away early — there’s more important information waiting at the end of the episode 👀🎁
👇 REMINDER:
Once you’ve sorted your Dirty Dozen, drop your answers in the YouTube comments for your chance to win.
Festive vibes, MotoGP chat, and Christmas Quiz chaos — let’s head back to the paddock! 🏁
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MotoGP guru Dr Martin Raines joins Nick and Jules as Racing Back dives deeper into this year’s Christmas Competition 🎄
In Episode 31, the team breaks down Rainsey’s infamous “Dirty Dozen” challenge — how it works, how to approach it, and what you need to know before submitting your entry.
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Make sure you watch until the very end for details on some very special prizes 👀🎁
👇 HOW TO ENTER:
Once you’ve sorted your Dirty Dozen, drop your answers in the YouTube page comments for your chance to win.
Enough said… let’s head to the paddock! 🏁
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This week on Racing Back, Nick and Jules welcome back the legendary Dennis Noyes, fresh from a European trip and packed with insight.
Dennis looks back on the past racing season with the benefit of hindsight, sharing fascinating research and data-driven comparisons between the 2024 and 2025 seasons. From key performance trends to what the numbers reveal once the season is complete, this episode delivers expert analysis you won’t want to miss.
🔥 A must-watch for racing fans who love deep dives and expert opinion.
🎄 Coming Next Week:

 The good Dr Martin Raines returns with the Racing Back Christmas Quiz! Have you got your grid ready?
Sit back, hit play, and enjoy Episode 30 of Racing Back. 🏁

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