Bob Mitchell
The Sultan of Slide - a privateer's story
The Sultan of Slide – a privateer’s story, a magnificently illustrated volume with photos of sidecar racing in Australia and Europe which have never been previously published.
— THE BOOK —
The hard cover, coffee-table book details the racing career of Bob Mitchell, the most successful Australian sidecar racer at a Grand Prix level in the history of international sidecar racing.
Hundreds of rare photographs, letters and diary entries makes this book a fascinating read.
Respected motorcycle racing journalist and author, Don Cox, says of the book:
"a great story, full of bravery, high drama, gritty determination, romance, tragic loss, elation, disappointment and acts of bastardry."
Inside the book
More than 200 photos, 180 media clippings and 100 reproductions of diary entries and letters — most never seen outside the immediate family.
Rare photographs
Hundreds of rare photographs from sidecar racing in Australia and Europe which have never been previously published.
Diaries & letters
A wonderful collection of records kept undercover by Bob for 50 years — a chiselling story of courage and private determination.
The Jean story
Letters Bob wrote to Jean while he rode on the Grand Prix circuit tell of their heartfelt romance, alongside very personal revelations about his racing companions.
"My congratulations. You really have done an incredible job. It is certainly the best biography of a rider I have ever seen."
MICK WOOLLETT — MOTORCYCLE RACING JOURNALIST
From the photo library
High-resolution images from Bob’s racing career, Australia and Europe.
"Above all else, safe motorcycling would be Bob's most desired legacy."
A percentage of all profits from this site is donated to Motorcycling Australia and other organisations dedicated to promoting motorcycle safety.
The Bob Mitchell card collection
Dynamic images of Bob from his racing career, combined with some of his witticisms and philosophies on racing and life.
The book launch — 10 May 2013
Photos and footage from the official Sultan of Slide book launch.
THE SULTAN OF SLIDE — A PRIVATEER'S STORY
Own the book
The hard cover, coffee-table edition. Hundreds of rare photographs, letters and diary entries — most never previously published. Posted Australia-wide.