Speed is My Need screens on Netflix!
Speed is my Need is a feature-length doc-movie which chronicles the fall and rise of Leon Haslam to take the 2018 title.
SPENDING a night in front of the TV just became a lot more pleasing as a new BSB documentary, Speed is My Need, has been added to the online streaming service, Netflix.
The hour-long documentary follows Leon Haslam as he makes his way through a turbulent British Superbike season to eventually take the BSB crown Kawasaki team-mate Jake Dixon.
the film also delves into the psyche of a motorcycle racer, shedding light on what drives them to risk life and limb every weekend.
The film features expert analysis from Shane Byrne, Colin Edwards, Leon Haslam, Ron Haslam. Also featured are Peter Hickman and Freddie Spencer.
Accompany the trailer on YouTube, the makes of the film say:
“Speed is My Need strips bare the euphoria of speed on two wheels. Injury and death constantly lurk around the next corner when a misjudged twist of the throttle means that the next time you put your helmet on, could be your last.
“The Isle of Man TT is notorious for ending lives and careers. Race tracks were never built for the increased performance of today’s race bikes - so why do riders risk life and limb in their quest to go ever-faster?
“Speed is My Need uncovers how sports psychologists and surgical experts across Europe are helping racers to rebuild their minds and bodies in order to race on the edge of oblivion.
“With access to heroic racing footage, Speed is My Need is a pulsating, edge of the seat ride into the strategic minds and courageous hearts of these two-wheeled gladiators.”
This is definitely one to watch!
Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
