Speed Is My Need

Inside the mind of a superbike racer, what makes these young men risk their lives for the thrill of speed? Spectacular footage, unbelievable crashes, racing psychology and modern surgery, an intimate look inside the world of racing superbikes. The last of the gladiators, racing can mean life or death with a twist of the throttle. Directed by Mark Sloper and featuring interviews with USA racing legends 'Fast' Freddie Spencer & Colin 'Texas Tornado' Edwards, Rick Broadbent of the Times, 'Rocket' Ron Haslam and his son British Champion Leon Haslam, all time fastest TT winner Peter 'Hicky' Hickman, and ex British champs James Whitham and Shakey Byrne. NTSC Region 0