horseman Sending condolences to Peter Starr’s family and friends. Starr, who died July 3 at the age of 80, was a legend in the world of motorcycling thanks to his work in film and television.
Born in Coventry, England in 1942, Starr became interested in motorcycles while working for Triumph as an interpreter. In 1965, he went to the US and worked as a DJ. Over time, his vision expanded into filmmaking. His award-winning documentary, Take it to the limitbrought motorcycling to the masses and gave viewers a closer look at iconic riders like Kenny Roberts, Jay Springsteen, Ricky Graham and Bubba Shobert.
Starr produced and directed more than 40 television specials related to motorsport and motorsport during his lifetime. He has received 14 major international awards for filmmaking and his work has been featured on USA Network, TNN, ESPN, Turner Broadcasting, The BBC, Channel Five UK, ABC Sports, The History Channel, PBS, and others.
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Based on Starr’s website, he was also the first to introduce many creative techniques into motorcycle filmmaking. He was the first to have a motorcycle camcorder and stream live video from a racing motorcycle. He is also the first person to have a national television series about motorcycles: Peter Starr . Motor Show.
Starr also spent some time in front of the camera as a stunt racer. He has performed in movies like Batman and Robin, Apollo 13, edtvAnd Weapon 3 . Damageas well as lots of ads.
He was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame in 2017 and the Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2011. He has written two autobiographical books and hosts the MotoStarr podcast and YouTube channel.
The Rider Magazine Insider Podcast hosted Peter Starr in 2021. In this episode, Starr and Editor-in-Chief Greg Drevenstedt talk about Starr’s life and career, his films, and his motorcycling experience. he’s in 12 countries, this is the subject of Starr .’s book motorbike tourists. Listen to the podcast episode This.
Peter Starr is a true legend who has shaped the motorcycle image for riders as well as non-riders. He will be ignored.
