14 December
“No one can ride like me!” – Steve McQueen in ‘On Any Sunday
Motorcycle racing films are a great way to get pumped up for the upcoming race season. Whether you’re an expert motorcycle racer or just someone who loves watching motorcycles compete, these are some of our favorite movies about motorbike racing that every enthusiast should watch!
‘On Any Sunday’
The movie follows the documentary ‘On Any Sunday‘ about an aging motorcycle racer in his quest to become a world champion. The movie captures the life and spirit of the man, along with his love for motorcycles. Steve McQueen is phenomenal in this role, not only because he’s great at motorcycle racing, but because he’s able to connect with the audience.
‘The Great Escape’
The Great Escape is a movie about a group of prisoners who attempt to escape from a POW camp during World War II. The prisoners are forced to work in a factory, and one day they decide to make a break for it. They steal some motorcycles and make their way out of the country. However, the Gestapo is hot on their heels and they must race against the clock to make it to safety. This is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you entertained from beginning to end.
‘Le Mans’
Le Mans is a movie about a group of racers who take a self-destructive approach to motorcycle racing. They don’t care about the risks, and they know that death is possible. The gist of the story is about a group of friends who have been competing together for years. In what seems to be their final race, things get worse when one of them dies in an accident.
‘Brands Hatch’
The Brands Hatch story is about a racetrack in Kent, England that has been home to world championships for over forty years. The film follows the lives of the motorcyclists who have the desire to be the fastest in their respective disciplines. It starts with a motorcycle racer who has barely escaped death in a crash. He’s in serious condition until he’s able to submit his life completely to God. With divine intervention, he’s able to get back up on his feet and go racing again.
‘Grand Prix’
The Grand Prix story follows the lives of motorcyclists who have the desire to be the fastest in their respective disciplines. It starts with a motorcycle racer who has barely escaped death in a crash. He’s in serious condition until he’s able to submit his life completely to God. With divine intervention, he’s able to get back up on his feet and go racing again.
This movie captures what it means for these men and women as they race at speeds over 200 miles per hour around some of the most challenging tracks in the world while risking everything for victory!