This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by legendary Grand Prix race mechanic Stu Shenton, whose career in motorcycle racing began before he had even left school.

Over the decades, Stu has worked with some of the sport's biggest names, helping to win World Championships with Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki while experiencing the highs and lows of life inside the Grand Prix paddock.

Described by Matt Oxley as "a man with plenty of tales to tell," Stu certainly lives up to that reputation as he shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from a lifetime spent at the heart of motorcycle racing.

There was simply too much to fit into one episode, making this the first part of a fascinating two-part conversation with one of the paddock's true characters.

In this episode

• Stu Shenton's remarkable career in motorcycle racing
• Working as a race mechanic from a young age
• Winning World Championships with Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki

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Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, mechanics, engineers, journalists and paddock insiders sharing stories, opinions and insights from the world of MotoGP and motorcycle racing.

This weeks episode is dedicated to Maria Costello and all women in racing.

In this episode of Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by filmmaker and documentary producer Maria Köpf for a thought-provoking conversation about the role of women in MotoGP and Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

Maria discusses her forthcoming documentary and the fascinating stories that inspired it, highlighting the women whose passion, determination and contributions have helped shape the sport throughout its history. Together, Nick, Jules and Maria explore a side of MotoGP that is often overlooked but is every bit as important to the championship's remarkable story.

From pioneering figures to the continuing evolution of the sport, this episode is packed with insight, history and fascinating conversation, offering a fresh perspective on the people who have helped make MotoGP what it is today.

A must-listen for anyone interested in the rich history and future of motorcycle racing.

The almost unbelievable Cold War birth of the modern two stroke!This week on the Racing Back MotoGP podcast, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by one of motorcycle racing's most respected journalists, former Grand Prix racer and acclaimed author, Mat Oxley.Mat takes Nick and Jules on a fascinating journey through the rich history of the Sachsenring, the remarkable story of East German motorcycle racing, Degner's defection, the legendary MZ marque that helped shape Grand Prix racing and the almost unbelievable Cold War birth of the modern two stroke! Along the way, he shares incredible insights, untold stories and the historical context that makes this one of the most fascinating conversations we've had on Racing Back.With his unique experience as both a racer and journalist, Mat brings the past to life with the passion and knowledge that have made him one of the sport's foremost historians.If you love the history of MotoGP, Grand Prix racing and the stories behind the legends, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Interested in learning more?To find out more about Mat's writing and purchase his books, visit his official website: Mat Oxley – https://matoxley.bigcartel.com/Want even more Racing Back?Become a member of The Racing Back Paddock for just £3.99 per month.Members receive:⚡ Early access to new episodes🏅 Exclusive loyalty badges📣 Member shoutouts on the show🔜 Plus more exclusive perks coming soon!Simply click the JOIN button on the channel and become part of the paddock.Enjoyed the episode?Please Like 👍, Comment 💬 and Subscribe 🔔 to support the channel and help more motorcycle racing fans discover Racing Back.💬 Question for viewers:What's your favourite piece of Grand Prix racing history, and which historic circuit or manufacturer would you like us to explore in a future episode?#MotoGP #MatOxley #Sachsenring #MZ #GrandPrixRacing#MotoGPHistory #RacingBack #NickHarris #JulianRyder#MotoGPPodcast #MotorcycleRacing #Motorsport #BikeRacing#MotoGPLegends #motorcyclehistory Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, journalists, team managers and paddock insiders sharing stories, opinions and insights from the world of MotoGP and motorcycle racing.